MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

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Title: Technical Specialist for eLearning

Initial Date of Adoption: November 20, 2015

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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST FOR eLEARNING

Characteristics of Work:

This is a professional, full-time position that will work with the Assistant Executive Director for eLearning and Instructional Technology. The position is charged with innovating and maintaining a system of support and technical assistance in the areas of eLearning. The position will assist with systems and software management and development, work closely with college eLearning personnel, work to integrate and expand the interactivity of all distance education methodologies, and will assist in project implementation. Responsibilities also include planning, directing, assessing, and reporting of activities in a manner that assures quality results.

Examples of Work:

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position.

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Develops and analyzes program code.

2. Designs, creates, and maintains eLearning databases and database system applications. 3. Performs eLearning database performance monitoring and implements efficiency improvements as required. 4. Designs and implements eLearning database backup and recovery procedures. 5. Designs, implements, and enforces database security standards and policies. 6. Manages, troubleshoots, and provides technical support for eLearning technologies. 7. Serves as the MSVCC technology liaison with technology vendors. 8. Works collaboratively with the MCCB and the 15 community colleges in efforts to provide sufficient technical support. 9. Maintains a broad understanding of current and emerging instructional technologies in higher education. 10. Organizes and implements technology projects with the eLearning Association. 11. Works collaboratively with the MCCB technology department on eLearning Association projects. 12. Serves on the eLearning Associations’ Support Services Committee. 13. Represents the agency through oral and written communications and reports. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution in computer science, data processing, business information systems, instructional technology, or a related field.  Minimum of three years’ experience in systems design, programming and/or systems software and support.  Working knowledge of ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET, MS SQL, HTML, VB Script, Java or JavaScript, C#; LAN/WAN protocols TCP/IP and Visual Studio.NET  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills