Learning Management Systems Administrator
£32,000 – £39,000 (depending on qualifications
and experience)
Oxford (UK)
Full Time, Permanent
SAE Institute is a leading global provider of education for creative media industries with a current network of over 50 Colleges worldwide. SAE is part of the Navitas Group, a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals.
The Learning Management Systems Administrator (LMSA) is responsible for the administration and
maintenance of the Learning Management System. 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 Academic Registrar on specific training needs and development priorities as part of a quality enhancement cycle for all delivery modes.
Essential:
Demonstrated experience in working with and knowledge of Moodle;
Demonstrated experience in working with learning management systems (such as: Moodle,
GoogleDrive; DMS solution, Mobile learning, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms and any other relevant systems);
Demonstrated experience working in an educational context (teacher, educational administrator);
Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and ability to relate to other people and to work
co-operatively as a member of a team;
High level of computer/keyboard skills and a proven work record of accuracy and attention to detail;
Superior verbal and written communication skills;
Data management and data entry and reporting capability;
Working rights for the UK.
Experience with navigate to Moodle integration pieces – (e.g. Axis, enrolment and grades)
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)
Further Information can be found at the company website.
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. SAE offers outstanding long- term career opportunities within the UK and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries and applications, including an application form, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and
resume, should be sent to Raffaele Marcellino, Dean of Europe, at [email protected] . Applications close on
Version 3 – Feb 2014 Position Description
Title:Learning Management Systems Administrator Business Division: SAE Europe
Responsible to: EU Academic Registrar
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 administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System.
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 Academic Registrar on specific training needs and development priorities as part of a quality enhancement cycle for all delivery modes.
3. Key Relationships:
i. EU Academic Registrar;
ii. Dean of Europe;
iii. Territory Academic Managers;
v. Other members of the European Academic Team;
vi. 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. Ensure system is kept up-to-date and provide feedback on possible enhancements
iii. Work with the Academic Registrar and the other members of the Academic team in
developing and implementing best use on learning management system within quality standards related to any mode of online supported delivery;
iv. Provide technical support to users of the Learning Management System, including:
a. Implementation of updates, upgrades and changes into the systems to suit
SAE’s delivery 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. Contribute to Learning Management System capability building for staff and
students;
vi. Propose innovations, when and if relevant;
vii. Reporting on the LMS.
5. Selection Criteria: Essential
i. Demonstrated experience in working with and knowledge of Moodle;
ii. Demonstrated experience in working with learning management systems (such as:
Moodle, GoogleDrive; DMS solution, Mobile learning, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms and any other relevant systems);
iii. Demonstrated experience working in an educational context (teacher, educational
administrator);
iv. Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and ability to relate to other people
and to work co-operatively as a member of a team;
v. High level of computer/keyboard skills and a proven work record of accuracy and
attention to detail;
vi. Superior verbal and written communication skills;
vii. Data management and data entry and reporting capability;
Version 3 – Feb 2014
ix. Experience with navigate to Moodle integration pieces – (e.g. Axis, enrolment and
grades)
x. Experience with synchronous live session tools (e.g. Collaborate/Webex)
xi. Experience with Reporting and Analytics;
xii. Experience with Mobile learning tools and video solution (e.g. youtube/vimeo) as
well as audio solution(e.g. audacity)
5. Key Performance Indicators:
I.1 Key Responsibilities I.2 KPIs
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 moodle accounts for staff as required.
Managing roles and permissions for each member within moodle.
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.
Generating usage reports on local activity for academic and admin departments as required.
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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.
