Education Specialist - Online Learning

Placements24; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Bonuses

Employee assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in ZA is seeking an Education Specialist to design, implement and evaluate engaging online learning experiences for a diverse student population. The role blends pedagogical expertise with technology, requiring collaboration with faculty, instructional designers and IT support in a hybrid setup.

You will drive development of online programs, ensure current content, support LMS workflows (Moodle/Canvas/Blackboard), and deliver professional development for online teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of online education, instructional design, or educational technology support.
• Experience with online pedagogy and student engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on best practices for online course design and delivery.
• Support faculty in developing and migrating courses to online platforms.
• Facilitate professional development workshops on online teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify areas for improvement in online learning programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of online courses and learning activities.
• Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams to troubleshoot LMS issues.
• Stay current with trends in online education and educational technology.
• Assist in developing policies for online learning.
• Promote innovative pedagogical approaches in the online environment.

Skills

Online pedagogy

Student engagement

LMS proficiency

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Education, Instructional Technology or related field

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and dedicated Education Specialist to focus on online learning initiatives. This role will involve the design, implementation, and evaluation of engaging digital learning experiences for a diverse student population in George, Western Cape, ZA . You will collaborate closely with faculty, instructional designers, and technical support teams to enhance the quality and accessibility of online courses. This position requires a blend of pedagogical expertise, technological proficiency, and a passion for leveraging digital tools to foster student success. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving the strategic development of our online programs, ensuring they are effective, current, and meet the evolving needs of learners. This is a hybrid role, offering a balance between remote flexibility and in-person collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on best practices for online course design and delivery.
• Support faculty in developing and migrating courses to online platforms.
• Facilitate professional development workshops on online teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify areas for improvement in online learning programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of online courses and learning activities.
• Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Stay current with emerging trends and research in online education and educational technology.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to online learning.
• Promote the use of innovative pedagogical approaches in the online environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in online education, instructional design, or educational technology support.
• Demonstrated understanding of online pedagogy and student engagement strategies.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Proficiency in developing online learning content and using e-learning tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, students, and staff.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Experience with hybrid work models and an understanding of their dynamics.

Benefits

• Annual salary of ZAR .
• Access to comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Opportunities for further professional development and certifications.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that embraces innovation.
• Hybrid work arrangement for improved work-life balance.
• Collaborative team culture focused on educational excellence.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• Employee assistance program.