Remote Education Technology Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Access to edtech tools

Collaborative remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Remote Education Technology Specialist to enhance the integration of educational technologies in virtual learning environments. You will support educators and students by providing technical expertise, training, and resources to improve online teaching and learning.

The role centers on LMS, video conferencing, and collaboration tools, with responsibilities to develop trainings, troubleshoot issues, and evaluate new technologies in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in IT, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in educational technology support or related role.
• Strong knowledge of LMS, video conferencing, and collaboration tools.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance on educational technology tools and platforms to faculty and staff.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops on learning technologies.
• Troubleshoot issues related to online learning platforms, software, and hardware.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational technologies for better teaching and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT and academic departments to ensure seamless integration of solutions.
• Create user-friendly documentation, guides, and FAQs for resources.

Skills

Educational technology support

Training delivery

LMS knowledge

Technical troubleshooting

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Education, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Video conferencing tools

Collaboration software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an innovative Remote Education Technology Specialist to drive the integration and effective use of educational technologies within their virtual learning environments. You will be instrumental in supporting educators and students by providing technical expertise, training, and resources to enhance the online teaching and learning experience. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your passion for technology and education to make a significant impact across the organization, fostering a culture of digital literacy and innovation from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance on educational technology tools and platforms to faculty and staff.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops on effective utilization of learning technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to online learning platforms, software, and hardware.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT and academic departments to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions.
• Create user-friendly documentation, guides, and FAQs for educational technology resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in educational technology support or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), video conferencing tools, and collaboration software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting user training sessions.
• Adept at working independently and managing multiple priorities in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual budget for professional development and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge educational technology tools and resources.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team environment focused on educational advancement.