Responsibilities:

An applicant for this position must understand the organization’s virtual learning environment (Moodle), and be competent in handling administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• managing site user authentication and course enrollment processes
• maintain the VLE’s upgrade cycle, including acting on security notifications issued by the Moodle lead developer
• vetting non-core features for the VLE requested by instructional designers, teachers, or trainers, before installing them on the system
• adding COTS content to the VLE purchased by the organization
• assisting instructional designers, teachers, and trainers in using native features of the VLE for adding learning content to a course, and managing learners
• assisting end users with VLE functional questions
• assure that completions/grades generated by the VLE are communicated to an HR/SIS backend, as required

If you are also wearing the ID, teacher/trainer hat

• understand the principles of (childhood/adult) learning and effective online instructional design strategy
• answer end-user questions specific to course content
• motivate users to complete course requirements
• answer user VLE questions
• facilitate a community of learner best practices

Job requirement:

Applicant should have IT experience including an understanding of an SQL database and web server operation. Applicant should be familiar with administering all operational functions of the Moodle VLE, including initial system setup and system upgrades, adding 3rd party vetted contributions, user authentication issues, adding course shells, and working with instructional designers, teachers or trainers. An understanding of file storage systems is required. Background in teaching or training is helpful.