Instructional Support Specialist



Instructional Support Specialist

Salary

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually

Location

Charlotte

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

202300124

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning

Opening Date

01/01/2024

Closing Date

2/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Instructional Support Specialist assists faculty and staff with the development of assignments, courses, and learning scenarios. The Instructional Support Specialist reports to the Director of the Center of Innovative Teaching and Learning.
 
 
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Assist faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the development of courses in all modalities (campus and online); present programs, conduct faculty training, and help the academic programs implement new technologies and approaches for learning.
 
Assist in the creation, implementation, and management of a curriculum of teaching-related professional development opportunities for learning strategies, pedagogies, experiential learning, assessment and research including but not limited to faculty learning communities, workshops, short courses, institutes, and trainings.
 
Provide training, technical assistance, best practices and support to enable the effective use of the teaching and learning tools, online resources, and technology by faculty.
 
Provide pedagogical support and basic troubleshooting and field basic questions related to the learning management system, and other instructional technologies supported by the Office of Teaching and Learning.
 
Serve as a liaison and represent the CITL by providing expertise to campus-wide teaching and learning initiatives and participating in collaborations that intersect with the work and promotion of JCSU CITL.
 
Provide support to faculty and teaching staff developing or implementing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) projects and/or writing.
 
Conduct evaluations to identify areas for improvement and to assure CITL programming are effective and reflective of university/unit strategic plans.
 
Prepare and maintain records, statistical data, and assessment reports relative to the Center of Innovative Teaching and Learning.
 
Manage work-study and student employees working on projects, research experiences and experiential learning.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree and/or experience supporting faculty in a higher education setting. Knowledge of learning theories, models and best practices of teaching, learning. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively across disciplines with administrators, faculty and students. Excellent project development and management skills. This position requires a positive, self-motivated person with excellent interpersonal communication skills, eager to work in an environment that requires strong emphasis on providing superior support to faculty, students, staff, and community members conforming to the University’s mission and values.

Supplemental Information

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
 
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.

Dental Insurance

The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Life Insurance

The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Long-term
Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.


Retirement
To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University’s match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.

Sick Leave

Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee’s personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.

Vacation
Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.

Bereavement
Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.

Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.

Tuition Remission

Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.


HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.


Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.

Agency
Johnson C. Smith University
Address
100 Beatties Ford Road

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28216
Phone
7043781296