Teaching and Learning Support Specialist, Summer 2025 (Internal Candidates Only) Position Available In Vance, North Carolina

Teaching and Learning Support Specialist, Summer 2025 (Internal Candidates Only) 
Salary
$20.68 – $31.02 Hourly
Location Henderson, NC
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
2025-00025
Division
Institutional Research & Technology
Opening Date
04/25/2025
Closing Date
5/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Specialist, Teaching and Learning Support role in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) plays a vital role in supporting Vance-Granville’s curriculum and continuing education efforts by collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance teaching and learning experiences. The position provides support, training, and assistance related to the Learning Management System (LMS). Additionally, this position will contribute to the enhancement of academic excellence across various teaching modes, including online, hybrid, and face-to-face classroom settings, and works under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. The Specialist, Teaching and Learning Support responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: providing comprehensive support to faculty and students in using educational technologies, designing and maintaining technology-enhanced courses, conducting training sessions, ensuring compliance with state authorization and digital accessibility standards while adhering to the Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) online course standards, and performing quality assurance reviews. Overall, this role is committed to creating an enriched learning experience for all students. This is a hybrid position with both remote and on-campus requirements.
This is a temporary position for the Summer of 2025, assigned to the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, NC. Some travel to other counties within the college’s service area may be required. Consistent with VGCC’s Teleworking Policy, this position is eligible for up to 3 days per week of teleworking, subject to your supervisor’s approval.
The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
Essential Duties

Responsibilities Faculty and Student Support:

Assist faculty and students with issues related to learning management systems (LMS), digital accessibility, and other educational technologies.

Curriculum and Course Support:

Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and maintain technology-enhanced courses, and provide ongoing tech consultation to ensure courses are accessible, interactive, and engaging.

Training and Development:

Conduct training sessions and workshops, including facilitating the Summer Faculty Learning Community by providing support and guidance to faculty participants, organizing sessions, and ensuring a collaborative and productive learning environment.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

Ensure adherence to state authorization requirements and conduct regular accessibility audits to meet standards with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Universal Design, and Quality Matters.

Project Support:

Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of significant projects within the Center for Teaching and Learning to ensure successful implementation and completion.

Research and Innovation:

Continuously explore new instructional tools and technologies, recommend improvements, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to promote excellence in digital teaching practices.
Communication
Communicate both written and verbal in a clear, concise manner.
Write reports and provide instructions and procedures through various software tools.
Develop and deliver presentations to convey concepts.
Proactively build relationships across the College to facilitate information exchange.
Service Delivery
Provide proactive, professional service to all stakeholders.
Support teaching and learning activities to enhance academic excellence and service quality.
Optimize service and support within the College through continuous monitoring and improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Problem-Solving
Use skills and expertise to diagnose and resolve issues creatively.
Investigate and analyze information, make recommendations, and develop solutions.
Design, develop, adapt, and test potential solutions to issues.
Teamwork and Development
Actively participate in team efforts and collaborate with colleagues.
Facilitate training sessions provided by the department.
Coach/train others within the department as needed.
Planning/Organizing
Plan and prioritize own work, considering resources and tools needed to accomplish the Center for Teaching and Learning objectives.
Reprioritize work according to demand and workload.
May provide input and the long-term plans and programs of work of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Institutional Research & Technology Division.
Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Technology, or a related field.
Experience in instructional design and digital fluency with education software.
Proficiency with Moodle, as a Learning Management System.
Experience with online learning development and support tools such as multimedia and graphic design tools, collaborative desktop technologies, and web conferencing tools.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and prioritize tasks effectively.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
Extensive knowledge of Moodle, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Quality Matters Standards, and Universal Design.
Experience in higher education and instructional module development.
Understanding of copyright and fair use in online learning. Physical Demands
Light work that includes moving objects up to 25 pounds.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
Employer
Vance Granville Community College
Address
200 Community College Rd
Henderson, North Carolina, 27536