Learning Technologies Assistant — CETL

Georgia Highlands College; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Highlands College seeks an Assistant for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) to support instructional technologies, resource development, and faculty development initiatives. This entry-level role blends technology, creativity, and education at our Floyd Campus.

You will assist with LMS tasks, multimedia content, and CETL communications, with growth toward instructional design and digital learning. The position offers a growth pathway within higher education support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Communications, Media, HR, Business, English, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience using digital tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Canva, video editing tools).
• Basic familiarity with learning platforms or online tools (LMS as student or user).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and support a wide range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support to faculty and students using instructional technologies (e.g., D2L Brightspace and supported tools).
• Assist with course setup, content organization, and basic troubleshooting within the LMS.
• Help identify and resolve common user issues; upscale more complex problems as needed.
• Support faculty in navigating and using digital tools for teaching and learning.
• Create and edit instructional resources, including short videos, walkthroughs, job aids, and guides.
• Assist with basic video/audio recording, editing, and captioning.
• Support development of CETL communications and materials (e.g., newsletters, web content, promotional materials).
• Apply institutional branding and accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1).
• Assist with planning and execution of CETL events, including workshops, faculty academies, and campus initiatives.
• Support logistics such as registration, communication, materials preparation, and on-site or virtual facilitation.
• Help manage CETL calendars, scheduling, and coordination across programs.
• Capture and share event highlights (photos, summaries, resource follow-ups).
• Assist with maintaining CETL digital spaces (LMS shells, SharePoint, website updates).
• Support tracking of participation, feedback, and basic reporting for CETL initiatives.
• Contribute to project coordination across CETL activities.
• Perform general administrative tasks that support CETL operations.
• Participate in training and mentorship related to instructional design and educational technology.

Skills

Demonstrated experience using digitalツ

Basic familiarity with LMS

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Media, human Resources, Business, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Video editing tools

Job description

Georgia Highlands College seeks an Assistant for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) to support instructional technologies, resource development, and faculty development initiatives. This entry-level role blends technology, creativity, and education at our Floyd Campus.

You will assist with LMS tasks, multimedia content, and CETL communications, with growth toward instructional design and digital learning. The position offers a growth pathway within higher education support.