Online Learning Support Specialist

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We are seeking a highly skilled Online Learning Support Specialist to provide exceptional support to UCs students and faculty.

This position requires a dedicated evening and overnight commitment working 3:00 PM - Midnight (ET) Sunday through Thursday. As a key member of our team you will be responsible for ensuring seamless support and operations during these critical hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service by promptly and accurately addressing faculty and student inquiries via phone email or chat ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience
• Stay ahead of the curve by proactively informing faculty and students about new features and functionalities empowering them to leverage the full potential of our LMS
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by following up with users to ensure their technical issues are resolved efficiently and effectively
• Collaborate closely with faculty members providing invaluable assistance in creating tests quizzes grade books rubrics and other essential educational tools.
• Facilitate the seamless integration of Blackboard with third-party tools ensuring a cohesive and user-friendly learning environment
• Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials leveraging your expertise to train students faculty and staff ensuring their proficiency in utilizing the LMS.
• Monitor and troubleshoot LMS technical issues proactively identifying and resolving potential challenges before they impact the learning experience
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes by providing thorough documentation conducting course audits and collecting and reporting data to drive informed decision-making

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role or educational technology setting
• Experience with Blackboard including course production maintenance troubleshooting user problems and training faculty and students
• Self-motivated and highly organized with the ability to track prioritize and follow up on multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for learning and a willingness to embrace new technologies and industry trends
• Ability and commitment to work 3:00 PM - Midnight (ET) Sunday through Thursday

Other Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with higher education institutions providing a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements
• Familiarity with Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) tools ensuring a seamless integration of third-party applications
• Certification/Training on Blackboard LMS administration demonstrating your commitment to professional development and expertise

If you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment possess a passion for educational technology and are committed to providing exceptional support during evening and overnight hours we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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