E-Learning Technology Advisor

FTE: 0.6 FTE (working 22.2 hours per week) or pro rata

Duration of Contract: Fixed term – 1 Year

Salary: UH6 £31,396 to £33,966 pa (pro rata) with potential to progress to £37,099 (pro rata) by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience.

Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: De Havilland Campus, Hatfield, University of Hertfordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious E-Learning Technology Advisor to join the University’s Centre for Learning Access and Student Success (CLASS). Working as part of the Technology Enhanced Learning and Digital Skills team, the successful candidate will support the effective application of technologies across a diverse range of academic programmes, including those that are taught online, as well as on-campus. In addition, the postholder will support our commitment to delivering a wide range of digital skills development opportunities aimed at academic staff and students. In doing so they will help to promote our strategic commitment to delivering high-quality flexible education that transforms lives. 

Main duties and responsibilities

The postholder will provide a high standard of frontline support to academic colleagues seeking guidance on the best practice use of StudyNet (Canvas) and integrated technologies. They will also support the delivery TEL and Digital Skills training sessions, including workshops, drop-ins and bespoke sessions for small or large groups and individuals. In addition, they will be responsible for the collection and management of data relating to training and feedback.

Skills and experience required

The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for technology in higher education and experience of providing excellent frontline technical support. They will also have experience in facilitating or assisting in the delivery of training sessions and the development of guidance materials. Above all they will be committed to delivering an excellent staff and student experience.

Qualifications required

A minimum of a degree or equivalent in Educational Technology, Information Technology, Multimedia or related subject; and/or experience of doing a similar job, ideally in an academic institution.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Informal Enquiries: Kevin O’Connor, Senior E-Learning Technologist, Centre for Learning Access and Student Success, k.oconnor2@herts.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 14 October 2024

Interview Date: To Be Advised

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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