Job Description

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) is seeking applications for the position of E-Learning Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, this position will focus on assisting with Workplace Harassment and Violent Prevention Fund programming offered through the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The E-Learning Specialist will:

• Contribute to the development and success of the new, grant-funded Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training at UPEI
• Collaborate with OCEPD staff, the Program Officer, consultants, and facilitators, fostering these relationships as project activities are carried out, adhering to the grant project timeline
• Oversee the implementation of an online learning platform to house the curriculum
• Develop and oversee the creation of asynchronous and synchronous online curricular content for both streams of the programming in collaboration with facilitators
• Develop and oversee the creation and effective organization/design of materials for the dedicated website for the grant project
• Assist Program Officer with the management of participant registrations for both streams of the programming
• Collaborate with the Program Officer, OCEPD staff and UPEI Marketing and Graphic Design in the development of marketing and promotional materials for the project
• Update website and create and maintain an online calendar of upcoming courses for the grant programming
• Create feedback surveys and collect relevant data required for government reporting from participants and the online learning platform
• Perform updates and revisions to curricular and/or website content as required, based on feedback from staff, facilitators, and participants
• Contribute to the ongoing development of OCEPD programs and content as required
• Other duties, as may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Business, Education, or a related field
• Preference given to candidates with 2 years or more of experience with e-learning, e-course design, OLP (Online Learning Platform) implementation and operation
• Experience in Adult Education, Instructional Design and/or Curriculum Development would be considered a strong asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills; the covering letter and resume will be used to assess written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience in graphic design would be an asset
• Expert knowledge of various forms of technology; experience with Online Learning Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite of products including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, Colleague, Moodle, 25Live, and myUPEI
• Demonstrated experience working in a diverse and busy (high-volume) client service environment, with superior interpersonal skills
• Intercultural competence and function as an effective member of a team
• Demonstrate superior skills and experience working on collaborative projects
• Ability to successfully advance multiple competing priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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