The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It is the 3rd largest in the nation based on the number of colleges. It also provides data to the North Carolina Learning Object Repository by collecting, contributing, and sharing digital learning resources for use in traditional or distance learning environments. The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens. To learn more about the NC Community College System Office and the Great 58 visit our website About Us | NC Community Colleges

NC Community Colleges System Office has an opening for an Education Program Specialist in the Programs and Student Services Division. The recruitment range: $45,675 – $61,900.

The Programs and Student Services Division provides leadership, assistance, and consultation to the 58 community colleges in the areas of academic programs, adult basic education, workforce development, continuing education, student success initiatives, financial aid, national post-secondary education policy research, institutional research, and performance management.  Staff within the Division develop and administer state-level policies and strategies to improve student access, enhance program quality, and increase student success.  In addition, the staff engages college faculty and administrators to develop, field test, evaluate, and disseminate best practices that support student success. 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  The Education Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the Title II Professional Development Office by maintaining the College & Career Readiness provider portal site, the website, and the professional development schedule and calendar, assisting the director in designing, developing, and producing web-based and face-to-face professional development opportunities, researching and disseminating evidence-based best practices on distance learning and integrating technology into basic skills classrooms, responding to frequently asked questions on distance education, professional development, and instructional technology, publishing the bi-monthly CCR newsletter, and coordinating short term special projects related to professional development and distance education, and or as assigned.  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES: Experience working with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in order to generate documents, reports, presentations, and schedule meetings. Knowledge of Basic Skills program policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and to speak effectively through public presentation. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple work priorities and complete projects. Ability to research data and summarize the findings. Ability to develop and deliver online, on-demand training across multiple functional areas. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to listen and troubleshoot issues and complete tasks independently and within timelines.

PREFERENCES:

• Experience using commercially available authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline and Adobe Creative Suite) to develop online course materials.
• Two years of experience working with a Title II sub-grant recipient
• Experience in using technology to support online professional development delivery and instruction and in distance learning models, experience designing and teaching online curriculum via Moodle.
• Knowledge and experience in using technology to support online professional development delivery and instruction and in distance learning models to serve students with barriers to attendance.
• Knowledge and experience in using technology-based instructional delivery tools
• Strong background in and experience with designing and teaching online curriculum via Moodle.