Item 8.A-March 14, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s):
Current Title:
Current Range:
Department: Judicial Studies Program
College/Division: Liberal Arts / School of
Social Research and Justice Studies
Account #(s): 1201-112-4307
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
Proposed Range: 2
( X ) New position:
Proposed Title: Manager, Learning Management System (JSP)
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature James Richardson, Dir, GSC and Judicial Studies Date
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Director/Chair/Dean Heather Hardy, Dean, Liberal Arts
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67528 Range:
2
Pos #(s):
JCC:
EEO: 3J
Eff: 3/1/2014
Approved Title: Manager, Learning Management System (JSP)
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 – Manager, Learning Management System
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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 Manager of the Learning Management System (LMS) for Judicial Studies’ (JS) Justice
Management Program (JMP) is responsible for the installation, maintenance and development of all
online courses in the LMS for students and faculty. Additional duties include training and mentoring of
all program faculty on online course development methods, skills and practices; assisting in student
advisement (professional project, online projects); co-teaching online courses in academic research
and online training modules; and, providing all program technical support including maintaining the
JMP informational website and assisting faculty, staff and students in the JS Program. The position
reports to the Director, Grant Sawyer Center and Judicial Studies.
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).
60% - Learning Management System Maintenance
 Maintain and update the Justice Management’s Moodle LMS installation, software and web
hosting
 Generate and maintain new LMS apps, assessment reports (Program Tracking, Semester
Tracker, Applicants Tracker, Enrollment Report, Committee Report, Professional Project and
Thesis Report) and tools to aid JS staff and University Administration and faculty in day-to-day
program operations (usage of system, program review)
 Maintain all past and current JM online courses
 Input and maintain current student information in the LMS
 Maintain synchronization of online course enrollments and information with the University’s
MyNevada system and Content Management System (CMS)
 Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for faculty and students using the LMS
20% - Faculty Mentoring and Teaching
 Assist and mentor program faculty in designing, developing and maintaining individual online
courses using best practices for online course development
 Coordinate online textbook purchases and instructor desk copies
 Co-teach courses in online academic research and online training module development
10% - Student Support
 Provide technical support for Justice Management and Judicial Studies faculty and students
 Assist with JMP student advisement and program progress
 Advise JMP students on implementing online-based training programs
 Maintain student listserv for information dissemination
10% - Program Development and Cooperating Institutions
 Participate in national conferences, showcasing the Justice Management program’s online
course development and future student recruitment
 Advise and assist with cooperating institutions (National Council of Juvenile and Family Court
Judges, National Judicial College, National Juvenile Court Services Association,
The National Center for State Courts’ Institute of Court Management, The American Probation
and Parole Association, The American Correctional Association, The Child Welfare League of
America) in developing online content for use in Justice Management courses
 Maintain the Justice Management Program information website
Position Description – Manager, Learning Management System
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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 Manager has autonomy in making decisions regarding LMS development, but consults with the
Director on new course and curriculum design and additions to the program. The position consults
with the Program Officer on budget changes or purchases.
Impact:
The online master degree is JM Program’s core objective; therefore, decisions and recommendations
may cause negative or positive outcomes which will affect successful matriculation of students and
the reputation of the program as well as the College of Liberal Arts and the University.
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:
 Learning Management Systems (various platforms, strengths and weaknesses)
 Website and server programming languages and protocols (HTML,CSS,PHP and MYSQL
databases)
 Online teaching methods, online course design and best practices
 Latest online teaching tools and resources
 Adult learning theory as it is applied to the online environment
 Curriculum development
Skills:
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Proficient in HTML, PHP and MySQL programing
Proficient in MySQL database structure, maintenance and troubleshooting
Strong verbal and written communication
Troubleshooting and problem solving across a variety of domains
Building and managing multiple online courses and developing new strategies for online
teaching
Ability to:
 Maintain and program MySQL databases using HTML/PHP-based Learning Management
Systems
 Install, update and maintain a php-based Learning Management System
 Assist faculty in the design, construction and teaching of online courses
 Remotely troubleshoot Learning Management System technical issues and quickly assist
faculty and students
 Communicate with faculty and students across a range of issues
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
Program staff
Reason for Contact
To conduct day-to-day program operations, department meetings,
in-house program reports and other communications within the
University
Position Description – Manager, Learning Management System
UNR Offices (Graduate School,
Admissions and Records,
Financial Aid)
UNR/Program faculty
Students
University Information
Technology
Integrated Marketing
External
Professionals in the Justice
Management field
National Organizations (NCSC,
NJC, NCJFCJ, APPA, ACA)
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To provide student assistance and solve problems
To provide course development and management, student
relations, and problem solving
To advise on classes available which match their graduate
program criteria
To discuss technical issues and computer problems
To ensure unit website is following university guidelines and
protocols
Reason for Contact
To participate in presentations at national conferences, student
and faculty recruitment
To participate in presentations, coordination of course, problem
solving
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.
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with an emphasis in online
education and web programing
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 two years, or a Master’s Degree and one year, of experience
administering or delivering an online graduate and/or undergraduate learning
management system program
Preferred Licenses and Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None