Learning Management Systems Administrator 22,000 24,000 (depending on qualification and experience)

Learning Management Systems Administrator

€22,000 – €24,000

(depending on qualification and experience)

Full Time - 1 year Fix Term Contract

(with option for renewal)

Madrid (Spain)

SAE is part of the Navitas Group, which is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, language training, workforce education and student recruitment.

The Learning Management Systems Administrator (LMSA) is responsible for the design, administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System and facilitates learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies in an effective and appealing manner.

Essential Criteria

 Bachelor’s degree required in instructional design, educational technology or similar

 Demonstrated experience in working with and knowledge of CANVAS;

 Experience in Instructional Design for e-learning required;

 Experience delivering courseware in both a classroom setting as well as on-line required

 Proven capability to take a training project from start to finish required and work record of accuracy and

attention to detail;

 Interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and ability to relate to other people and to work co-operatively as a member of a team;

 Strong presentation, communication, writing, organization and technical skills required

 Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects with moderate guidance from management required

 Ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously;

 Experience with MS Office products such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio required

 Ability to meet domestic and international travel requirements if needed

 Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

 Full working rights for Spain.

Desirable Criteria

 High level of computer/keyboard skills;

 Data management and data entry and reporting capability;

 Experience with synchronous live session tools (e.g. Collaborate/Webex)

 Experience with Reporting and Analytics;

 Experience with Mobile learning tools and video solution (e.g. Youtube/Vimeo) as well as audio solution (e.g. audacity)

 Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge

 Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard

 MA/MSc degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar

Further Information can be found in the attached Position Description.

What we offer

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. SAE offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Europe and is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries and applications, including a Job Application Form, Cover Letter clearly addressing the selection criteria

and Resume, should be sent to Lucia Casadei, HR Advisor, [email protected]. Applications close on 17th _March

2016.

We regret that due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Position Description

Title:Learning Management Systems Administrator Business Division: SAE South West Europe

Responsible to: LMS Project Manager (dotted line to Dean SWEU)

1. Organisation Background:

Navitas Limited, of which SAE is a division, was founded in 1994 and is a leading global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment. Navitas operates across three Divisions, University Programs, Professional and English Programs and SAE. SAE which was acquired by Navitas Limited in 2011 is the world’s leading educator in creative media industries. Established in 1976, it now spans the globe with 53 campuses in 27 countries. SAE provides education services to over 10,000 students and employs approximately 1500 staff.

SAE Culture

Students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the real world working environment as possible.

2. Overview and Objectives of the Position:

The Learning Management Systems Administrator (LMSA) is responsible for the design, administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System and facilitates learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies in an effective and appealing manner.

The LMSA also provides advice and support for SAE’s users of the learning management system and suite of learning technologies (staff and students). The LMSA liaises with the EU Learning, Teaching and Curriculum Committee on specific training needs and development priorities as part of a quality enhancement cycle for all delivery modes.

3. Key Relationships:

i. LMS Project Manager SWEU;

ii. Regional Director South West Europe

iv. Territory Academic Manager SWEU;

v. EU Learning, Teaching and Curriculum Committee;

vi. Head of Quality, Registry and Student Admission Europe;

vii. Regional Programme Leaders;

viii. SWEU Academic Coordinators;

ix. GSA and UK&S LMS Administrators;

x. SWEU Programme Coordinators

xi. Systems Administrator SWEU Region

xii. Students

4. Key accountabilities that are part of the role:

i. Ensuring learning management system setup delivers on staff and student

expectations to enable learning and improved student experience;

ii. Ensuring learning management system setup consistency in a multi language environment;

iii. Ensuring learning management system comply with the different local regulations

in the region;

iv. Provide technical support to users of the Learning Management System, including:

a. Implementation of updates/upgrades & changes into the systems to suit SAE needs

b. Provide feedback and recommendations on upgrade of new applications and or systems and transfer of content/data migration

c. Current courses maintenance d. Build of new courses

v. Work with SME’s (Subject Matter Experts = EU LTCC & Regional Programme

Leaders) to design and develop online courses

vi. Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods and conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts

vii. Align course activities, learning materials, and assessments with learning objectives

viii. Design and create course content, materials, learning activities and assessments for web-based training

ix. Create dynamic, engaging, and objective specific contents for web-based learning

x. Update / Revise videos and learning materials as needed

xi. Design and implement assessment tools for content and learning objectives

xii. Reporting on the LMS.

xiii. Propose innovations, when and if relevant;

5. Selection Criteria: Essential

i. Bachelor’s degree required in instructional design, educational technology or similar

ii. Demonstrated experience in working with and knowledge of CANVAS;

iii. Experience in Instructional Design for e-learning required;

iv. Experience delivering courseware in both a classroom setting as well as on-line required

v. Proven capability to take a training project from start to finish required and work record of accuracy and attention to detail;

vi. Interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and ability to relate to other people and to work co-operatively as a member of a team;

vii. Strong presentation, communication, writing, organization and technical skills required

viii. Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects with moderate guidance from management required

ix. Ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously;

x. Experience with MS Office products such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and

Visio required

xi. Ability to meet domestic and international travel requirements if needed xii. Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

xiii. Full working rights for Spain.

Desirable criteria:

xiv. High level of computer/keyboard skills;

xv. Data management and data entry and reporting capability;

xvi. Experience with synchronous live session tools (e.g. Collaborate/Webex)

xvii. Experience with Reporting and Analytics;

xviii. Experience with Mobile learning tools and video solution (e.g. Youtube/Vimeo) as

well as audio solution (e.g. audacity)

xix. Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge

xx. Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard

xxi. MA/MSc degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar

I.1 Key Responsibilities I.2 KPIs

eLearning Design Collaborate with programme committees and EU LTCC in

designing, creating and developing the web-based training.

Create template design for the online learning environment.

Create dynamic, engaging, and objective specific contents for web-based learning (i.e: videos, softwares intergations, quizzies, games, apps..)

Learning Management System Maintenance

Ensure course materials available on the LMS are aligned with program curriculum.

Ensure that key elements of the cloned courses are reset, eg dates, gradebook, assessments, file structure architecture.

Ensuring old courses are hidden from view and archived. Attend professional development appropriate to keep up to date to online delivery trends and technologies (at least once a trimester).

Learning Management System training and Support

Support for the learning management system and related technologies.

Creating and/or managing CANVAS accounts for staff as required.

Managing roles and permissions for each member within CANVAS.

Contribute to student and staff orientation.

Work with academic and student services staff to build their confidence and capability in using the learning management system.

Development of induction and training materials in relation to new and existing processes for staff.

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Please note that internal applications are welcome. All applications will be treated in exactly the same manner and those short-listed for an interview will be informed of the details of their interview. In the event you are shortlisted for an interview it is important that you advise your line manager that you have reached this stage of the process. In the event that you are offered the role the recruiting manager for this role will contact you and your line manager to discuss appropriate transitional arrangements and commencement dates to ensure continuity of business prior to formalising the arrangements. Please contact GHR if you have any questions about this.