Administrator (P13): E-Learning at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum requirements 

• Relevant Diploma.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
• 3-4 years related experience.
• Computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administer e-learning Resource Materials: Core Curriculum and Computer Literacy

• Provide support to the Manager, to make sure the interactive and innovative e-learning resource materials are available.
• Assist with curriculum content and coordinate the computer literacy component of the first-year core-curriculum module.
• Manage the content for the computer literacy online platform for the first-year core curriculum module.
• Liaise with academic literacy Lecturers on issues of assessment and student progress.
• Provide support to the Manager, to ensure that teaching and learning video content material for students are available.
• Assist with the editing and proofread of new resources.

Learning Management System (LMS) Support

• Ensure that the teaching and learning video content material for academic staff, on how to use Moodle, is available.
• Provide support in identifying e-tools and new approaches to e-learning.
• Provide support to academic staff on effective implementation of the learning management system.
• Assist with the managing of all the digital teaching and learning content developed by Sol Plaatje University.

Database Management

• Assist with establishment of efficient file sharing/updating/archival processes
• Assist with secure proper databases
• Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place, to secure access during emergencies, strikes, etc.

User Education and Training

• Provide training for e-tutors and assist with the user support for students on the online learning platform.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff and students on e-learning systems.
• Assist with providing training for academic staff on the online teaching and learning platform.

Client Satisfaction

• Measure and monitor user satisfaction indicators and highlight any issues of concern.

Personal/Professional Development

• Keep abreast of developments within e-learning and its implications for SPU.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Contribute in data generation and collection for research into teaching and learning to advance and develop e-learning.
• Relevant operational reports as and when required.
• Research and implement best practices.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.