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Visiting Training Specialist

This staff position will primarily provide classroom instruction, support, and consultation to faculty, staff, and students on the use of the new university-wide learning management system (Illinois Compass). In addition, the position will require consulting with faculty to assist them with the pedagogy and design issues such as computer-based communication, information delivery systems, and instructional applications. This position may become regular at a later date, depending on availability of funds.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing, scheduling, and delivering workshops and presentations on the use of the new campus learning management system (Illinois Compass) and other instructional technologies
• Assessing effectiveness of workshops and presentations
• Evaluating and improving existing web-based training documentation and tutorials
• Serving as an instructional support person for Illinois Compass users
• Meeting with faculty and staff to discuss their instructional goals and how to make effective use of online course material to enhance student learning
• Providing guidance and consulting in setting up, using, and managing online courses
• Evaluating new instructional software and technologies for their possible application to UIUC courses
• Collaborating with other staff on various training projects

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and two years relevant work experience or advanced degree in the use of computer-based instructional materials
• Classroom teaching/public speaking experience
• Significant experience with web-based course development and course management software
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff
• In-depth knowledge of standard Internet information delivery systems and communications tools (World Wide Web, FTP, email, etc.)
• Desire to independently learn new software

Desirable Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Experience generating and editing images
• Experience with online learning software, such as Campus Grade Book, Blackboard, WebCT, and/or streaming audio and video (REAL, QuickTime, etc.)
• Coursework in instructional design
• Desire to acquire new skills and stay current with rapidly changing technology

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.