Distance Education Lms Analyst

About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean, School of Leadership, Learning and Academic Excellence (SLLAE), the Distance Education LMS Analyst incumbent will manage LMS projects within the OntarioLearn (OL) environment using instructional design and project management skills to support a variety of stakeholders in the development of course materials. The incumbent will work collaboratively with subject matter experts in their subject areas to develop leading-edge, pedagogically relevant online learning opportunities. The incumbent makes recommendations regarding instructional design, implements sound instructional design principles, and develops instructions to address various learner profiles.
The incumbent is a key participant in the training and support of OL Subject Matter Experts, Facilitators to support the development and delivery of flexible learning opportunities and the development of quality instructional material. This role is also responsible for implementing, reviewing, and updating curriculum according to standards set by Quality Matters (QM), and the OntarioLearn Consortium. The incumbent also supports ongoing quality assurance processes for OL courses through participation in internal Comprehensive Program Quality Review (CPQR) and OL review processes, as well as ongoing cyclical reviews.
The incumbent manages multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines related to the above- described responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• collaborate with the OL team in supporting OntarioLearn activity
• collaborate on Learning Management System (LMS) projects including implementation, growth, sustainability, testing, and upgrades as required through the OntarioLearn consortium
• support the creation and maintenance of OL LMS templates, in compliance with the OntarioLearn Consortium and QM standards
• collaborate on the CPQR process for OL credentials
• coordinating several time sensitive projects simultaneously, helping the OL team determine workload priorities, and document team progress
• support web content for OL programming
• deploy and monitor communications for OL programs/offerings
• participate in development and implementation of new OL initiatives in collaboration with the OL team
• participate in OL and College events as required, such as open house, seminars, information sessions
• consult with facilitators/subject matter experts and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, including the OL team to design and develop course content, interactive learning activities and evaluation/assessment strategies while meeting QM and accessibility standards
• apply instructional design skills, teaching strategies, learning theory, and creativity throughout the design process to meet the desired learning outcomes
• liaise with bodies governing quality assurance for OL courses using the established mechanisms, protocols, and procedures
• create guidelines, resources, job aids, and training related to the implementation of project deliverables in the areas of program quality and student experience
• participate in cyclical review of OL online courses to ensure ongoing course quality
• provide coordination and technical assistance to OL facilitators/subject matter experts related to course development and revisions in terms of both instructional design techniques and technology support (LMS, course authoring tools etc.)
• assess software, tools, and applications that can be used when developing learning materials

Qualifications

• Completion of a three (3) year diploma/degree, or equivalent in Business, Education, Communication, or eLearning
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a variety of learning environments, technologies, and Learning Management Systems
• Awareness of adult learning/instructional design principles is an asset
• QualityMatters Training is an asset
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Aptitude for learning and applying new technologies
• Experience working with customer relationship management (CRM) tools such as Constant Contact is an asset
• Basic understanding of HTML/website maintenance is an asset
• Experience supporting distance students and/or programming is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision

Please note:

Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits for Full-time Initiatives/Opportunities Staff include:

• These positions are full-time positions within the Full-time Support Staff bargaining unit in which the established termination date is known at the time the position is created. The Initiative/Opportunities position may not exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months unless extended with written agreement of the Local Union.
• A comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Plan (covering 85% of eligible paramedical services up to a combined maximum of $2,000 in any calendar year): College Employer Council website with Benefit Booklet
• A defined benefit pension plan with CAAT pension where you will enjoy the certainty of predictable and secure lifetime pension payments: CAAT pension website
• Life and accident insurance
• Out-of-country travel insurance
• Pregnancy and parental leave, including a top-up to Employment Insurance benefits
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities and 3 paid professional development days/year

Work Life Balance Matters at Loyalist College

Full-time Initiatives/Opportunities staff can expect:

• After 1 year of service, vacation entitlement starts at 15 days
• December closure period without loss of pay for scheduled hours
• Employee Family Assistance Plan - provides timely short-term counselling and consultation assistance to employees and their immediate family
• Fitness Centre Membership - exclusive facilities for use by Staff and Students at the Belleville location free of charge
• An Inclusive and Accessible Workplace