Senior Officer: Learning Technology Specialist (post level 9) Blended Learning Innovation and Support - (1063) at University of the Free State

Research 

• Benchmark international and national with other higher education institutions in the use of various learning technologies.
• Scan the learning technology service provider environment to find possible solutions to address teaching and learning needs within faculties and/or the institution.
• Write project proposals and evaluation reports, as well as prepare documentation for relevant committees towards the use of emerging learning technology at the UFS.

Project Management 

• Overall project administration of ETLS applications and process flow.
• Develop project plans for the evaluation, testing and implementation of various learning technologies.
• Coordinate with various project role players on the evaluation/implementation of various learning technology projects.
• Monitor project progress and adherence to project timelines.
• Implement various learning technology project activities as required per project plans or where needed.
• Provide the necessary support (including training) to internal stakeholders in the implementation of learning technology projects.
• Organise, administer, attend, and participate in project meetings.

Client Relations 

• Collaborate with faculties in understanding learning technology needs, as well as the design, implementation and evaluation of various learning technologies.
• Collaborate with various support services in the design, implementation and evaluation of various learning technologies.
• Collaborate with various external educational technology service providers and other higher education institutions in the evaluation of various learning technologies.

Administration 

• Prepare project documentation for relevant committees and reports.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support for various learning technologies projects.
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as emails, written correspondence and telephone queries.​​​​​

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma / B.Tech degree / Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in the use of Learning Technologies (Learning Management Systems (LMS) and/or other learning technology)  
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in project management and project administration.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in the higher education environment.

Recommendations:

• Honours degree /Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 8.
• Certification in project management.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

Results orientated:

• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

Business acumen:

• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Proficient in using MS Office.

• Good computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.