POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Program Coordinator,
Distance Education
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
C
JOB SUMMARY: Provide professional administrative support for the district’s Distance Education
academic programs, i.e., Instructional Television, Interactive Videoconferencing, and Webbased/Internet Instruction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
1. Assist the Director of Instructional Support Services in the scheduling of
distance education programs, in the development of program evaluation
instruments to monitor the effectiveness of the Distance Education
Network, and in the assessment of community needs for additional
distance education courses and the appropriate delivery options.
25%
2. Coordinate student support services with the appropriate college
departments, as well as the distribution and maintains library of
instructional material, e.g. ensures all ITV tapes are available at KCOS TV,
Center for Instructional Telecommunications, and campus libraries.
25%
3. Provide support to faculty in all distance education delivery options to
ensure prompt and accurate delivery of instructional materials such as
certified rosters, grade records, equipment, and ensures information for
faculty is readily available. Provide professional administrative support to
the Distant Education academic programs to include, but not limited to,
conducting orientation sessions, prepare and distribute instructional
packets for students, and ensures facilities will accommodate instructional
delivery, i.e. maintain supplies, equipment, and information is readily
accessible. Assist in resolving issues that arise in the day-to-day delivery
of the Distant Education academic programs.
25%
4. Assist and participate in marketing and outreach activities as they relate to
Distance Education. Act as liaison and provides support services to high
school administrators and students. Work closely with the office of
Recruitment and School Relations in the early admissions and dual credit
efforts. Coordinate and participate in community outreach presentations to
promote distance education programs to the current EPCC students and
recruit potential students.
15%
5. Provide personnel management direction and guidance to staff, including
orientation, performance appraisal, and coaching, personal, and
professional development.
10%
Effective 6/24/02
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Instructional Support Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Part-time staff assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) Years
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal and cognitive skills.
• The ability to successfully plan, schedule, and coordinate multiple
activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
2. Equipment Used: Personal computer, videoconferencing equipment, and a
variety of other equipment that is associated with the delivery of Distance
Education.
3. Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, and database
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle
materials. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties
as a result of repetitive motion of fingers and arms, long periods of standing,
and/or long periods of sitting.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing
behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point
of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with many and frequent
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some
disagreeable elements. In addition, the position is required to travel within the District’s
service region.
Effective 6/24/02
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