Benchmark Role Profile for Learning Support Development Officer
Version 2.0
Last amended March 2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Learning Support Development Officer
School/Department:
Salary:
Job Family and Level:
Administrative, Professional and Managerial Level 4
Contract Status:
Hours of Work:
Location:
Reporting to:
The Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of the role is to collaborate with academic tutors and the Learning Team within
Information Services to design and develop interactive e-learning materials to meet the needs of
development projects within the University’s e-learning strategy. In particular, to develop interactive elearning applications using appropriate web based tools and technologies (Flash, DreamWeaver, XML,
JavaScript, PHP, etc.) and multimedia production tools (such as Photoshop, Fireworks, Audacity, etc.)
to meet the needs of the project, and support the strategic goals of the University.
Main Responsibilities:
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e-learning production activities under the direction of the Learning Team leader
and in collaboration with other members of the Learning Team. Using a range or
technologies to develop appropriate solutions within a comprehensive e-learning
environment.
Support University staff in the development of e-learning materials. Establishing
and maintaining procedures/templates/systems for e-learning content creation and
the manipulation and creation of multimedia course content. Generate
development time and cost efficiencies in content creation. Work with academic
staff to help design and specify appropriate interactive learning elements in their
materials.
To project manage assigned e-learning production activities, ensuring the delivery
of all required elements on time and to the required quality level.
Liaising with IT staff within Information Services, in particular colleagues in the
Learning Team, to advise, facilitate and advance the development of e-learning
course materials within the University of Nottingham as a whole – in line with the
University e-learning strategies.
Contribute to budget planning and time scheduling by inputting cost and time
estimates.
Investigate and collaborate with other content authors/e-learning developers over
the sharing of Interactive Learning objects. Investigating the emergence of new
% time
per year
35%
35%
10%
5%
5%
5%
technologies for the delivery of electronic materials.
Representation of the Learning Team on IS/University working/collaborative
groups to provide recommendations regarding direction/good practice/working
methods etc.
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Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications/
Education
Postgraduate qualification in
Computing, or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/
Training
Experience
Other
A good honours degree or equivalent.
Good all round demonstrable
experience in the production and
deployment of web-based interactive
multimedia and associated
technologies, particularly HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, XML, Flash, ActionScript,
PHP.
Able to demonstrate evidence of
developing rich interactive e-learning
solutions using one or more e-learning
development tools.
Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment,
supporting colleagues and sharing
expertise.
5%
Postgraduate qualification in elearning. Qualification in multimedia
production, or equivalent.
Experience of virtual learning
environment technologies.
Practical experience of design and
development of e-learning materials.
Knowledge of e-learning/distance
learning methodologies. Object
oriented programming
Working with academics to design
and develop learning materials.
Ability to identify new opportunities
and creative solutions.
Commitment to the promotion of
learning technology in Higher
Education.
Ability to present complex technical
concepts in a clear manner.
Decision Making
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taken independently by the role holder;
• Advising developers/academics where interactive e-learning materials may be employed to
….. support learning
• Designing and developing interactive e-learning course materials
• Establishing procedures for efficient course content creation.
• Creation of deadlines for personal project work and supporting academics in working to these
…….deadlines.
• Resolving issues/ problems in utilisation of academic material, IT systems or interactive e…… learning materials
• Anticipating difficulties, where they might arise and taking proactive measures to minimise their
…….impact – identifying resource requirements to resolve any issues (people, technological
…….solutions, etc.) as appropriate.
• Prioritisation of personal work for which the role holder is solely responsible
• Interpretation of the University IS Strategy
• Ascertain appropriate parameters for the use of e-learning systems
• Proposals for purchase of equipment
ii) taken in collaboration with others;
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Advising on and collaborating in the development of the project materials development
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plan
Advising on appropriate exploitation of web based authoring tools, to support the UoN elearning strategy
The shape of academic material (in collaboration with the Authors)
Budget and time allocation for various stages of the project (with manager)
Recommendations for strategic direction.
iii) referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder.
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Clearance for purchases of equipment
Consultation about representation of University policy in our Learning Objects
Additional Information
 The role holder has a requirement not only to work within the University’s strategic objectives
for e-learning but also those of school based project sponsors, ensuring that a coherent and
consistent University product is developed.
 The role requires extensive and immersive experience in all aspects of the production processes
of e-learning, in order to implement those production processes with academics inexperienced
in developing e-learning material.
 The role holder is central to advising on the future direction and development of interactive elearning materials, supporting the goals of the University e-learning strategies, and furthering
web-based delivery of University courses for campus and distance learners.
The University of Nottingham strongly endorses Athena SWAN principles,
with commitment from all levels of the organisation in furthering women’s
careers. It is our mission to ensure equal opportunity, best working
practices and fair policies for all.
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