Item 2.F-November 9, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s): 11713
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Teaching and Learning Technologies
College/Division: University Libraries /
Office of Provost
Account #(s): 1101-108-0201
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
X New position: Proposed Range: 2
Proposed Title: Administrator, Web Campus
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
____________________________________________________________
Employee’s Signature
__________________
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
____________________________________________________________
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Robert Newbury
Interim Manager, Instructional Design
____________________________________________________________
Director/Chair/Dean
Kathlin Ray, Dean of University Libraries
__________________
Date
__________________
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
____________________________________________________________
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67317 Range:
2
Pos #(s): 11713
JCC:
EEO: 3J
Eff: 11/1/2012
Approved Title: Administrator, Web Campus
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Administrator, Web Campus
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Administrator, Web Campus, administers the Community Engagement module of Blackboard
Learn, provides faculty training and support for specialized software packages to enhance instruction,
and coordinates, creates, and manages departmental communication to the University of Nevada,
Reno campus. The position addresses technical and program administration needs of the
Instructional Design (ID) unit, enabling designers to work with faculty on course development and
instructional design issues. The position reports to the Instructional Designer and Manager of ID.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
55% - WebCampus Administration
 Maintain the WebCampus Community Engagement module of the Blackboard Learn course
management system
 Train users (primarily university faculty and adjunct organizations, such as National Judicial
College) to set up and configure the Community Engagement module
 Establish and modify appropriate hierarchical structure for user needs/courses using
Blackboard Learn system
 Coach and support users in developing online courses, training modules, etc.
 Develop training documentation and guides for the module
30% - Software Training
 Support specialized software packages available for online course development, e.g.,
Camtasia, Dragon Speak
 Coordinate faculty seminars and workshops in order to manage registration and set up for
workshops, develop training materials, and coordinate evaluation and assessment
 Conduct one-on-one and small group trainings for faculty learning to use and integrate
software
 Provide end user support and troubleshooting
15% Communications
 Coordinate departmental communication to the campus
 Manage and update information through a variety of electronic communication vehicles used
by the department (WebCampus, blog, website, e-mail, etc.)
 Prepare news announcements and other vital communication for faculty, students, and other
users of WebCampus and Instructional Design services
 Design posters, flyers, postcards, etc. announcing workshops or other events
 Prepare and coordinate the distribution of instructional and promotional material for a variety of
purposes, such as new student and faculty orientations and information fairs
Position Description – Administrator, Web Campus
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Administrator is the lead individual supporting the Community Engagement module. Within
guidelines and priorities established by the department head, the position establishes courses and
trains and supports faculty in developing and managing online courses. The position works
independently, but with guidance from the department head, to develop and deliver training classes
and create documentation. The individual consults with the department head, ID team members, and
library management about the purpose, goals and content of communication, and then works
independently to develop the message and identify appropriate communication strategies. External
communications are reviewed by the department head or other management.
Impact:
The Administrator has significant faculty contact, assisting them to build courses and use the
Blackboard Community Engagement module, and to become proficient in specialized software and
integrate it into their instruction. Thus, the position has an indirect impact on the effectiveness of
instruction and on the student learning experience. Performance affects the ease or difficulty of online
instruction for faculty and students, and thus their interest in using it for future classes.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Administration of a web-based course management system
 Various operating systems, file structures, file formats, and protocols
 Specialized software and how best to apply technology in online courses
Skills:
 Teaching, tutoring or training in a computing environment
 Facility in using specialized software such as Camtasia and Dragonspeak
 Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to:
 Retrieve, enter and manipulate data with attention to detail
 Translate system requirements and assist users on a variety of platforms and computing
environments
 Engage users and work with academic faculty in comfortable but professional manner
 Identify appropriate communication medium and audience for particular message
 Develop and disseminate information through a variety of methods – news announcements,
social media, posters, video, etc.
Position Description – Administrator, Web Campus
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5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
TLT and Library colleagues
University faculty and
administrators
External
Vendors
Reason for Contact
To plan, problem solve, develop collaborative projects, and share
information
To provide training, support and communication -- teaching
workshops; assisting in creating online courses; supporting
courses, software and troubleshooting problems; disseminating
information
Reason for Contact
To troubleshoot problems with software or course management
system; get information; seek professional development
opportunities
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience training or tutoring, including experience
in a computing environment
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None