Educational Programs Coordinator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Educational Programs Coordinator Full Time Covina, CA, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1023 Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly About Reasons to Believe Reasons to Believe (RTB) is an international, outreach-oriented, science apologetics ministry. Our mission is to spread the Christian gospel by demonstrating that sound reason and scientific research—including the very latest discoveries—consistently support, rather than erode, confidence in the truth of the Bible and faith in the personal, transcendent God revealed in both Scripture and nature. Reasons Institute (RI) is the educational arm of RTB that exists to train Christian leaders and believers to think clearly about the intersection of God’s world and God’s Word. We offer rigorous yet accessible online courses that connect students to rich lectures by experts in the field (scientists, theologians, physicians…) while transforming them into confident and missional followers of Christ. Learn more here: Position Summary What is the role? The Educational Programs Coordinator ensures that Reasons Institute’s online education programs are delivered with excellence to adult learners while building the Moodle platform, the internal processes, and the relationships needed for future growth. This role combines operational excellence with project management and continuous improvement, supporting students, instructors, university partners, and internal teams. Am I the right fit? The ideal candidate is someone who loves bringing order to complexity. A dependable and curious learner who enjoys executing detailed projects, improving how our courses run, and helping meaningful educational experiences come to life. As our educational offerings continue to grow, we're looking for someone who will ensure those programs operate with excellence today while helping us build the platforms and processes that will support tomorrow's growth. What can I expect? This position is designed for someone who wants to grow into educational programs leadership. During your first year, you'll become immersed in our educational operations, learning the Moodle platform, the processes, and the relationships that support our courses. As you grow in the role, you'll have increasing opportunities to lead improvement initiatives, coordinate the development of new educational products, strengthen university partnerships, and oversee contractors who help further our mission to bring new reasons to believe in the God of the Bible. Responsibilities/Duties Educational Operations: Prepare academic calendar on a rolling basis Set up and maintain courses on varied learning management systems (LMS), such as Moodle (our primarily learning platform) and Engage Spaces Upload weekly lesson files and videos to Moodle and Engage Spaces, confirming each video plays correctly Confirm each week's Moodle content matches the official curriculum Diagnose and resolve Moodle problems as they arise (broken links, upload errors, access issues) Facilitate marketing strategies for course enrollment Audit recorded classes to confirm instructors are engaging students with the approved curriculum Maintain materials and digital inventory for Reasons Institute courses Student and Instructor Experience: Enroll students in courses and relevant databases Assist students and instructors via telephone and email Compile and analyze student feedback surveys Hire and orient online instructors Cultivate relationships with existing partnerships and process invoices Educational Product Development: Coordinate course content and materials evaluations Master updates to Moodle and other course delivery tools as they evolve Partner with the Scholar Community Program Director in envisioning new educational content Coordinate the development of new educational materials (i.e. scheduling studio recordings, archiving digital assets, acquiring new materials, preparing contractor agreements, etc.) Programs Operation and Growth: Generate program reports for leadership and donors Oversee yearly and monthly budgets Participate in and contribute to designated department and RTB all staff meetings Improve upon standard operating procedures and document new procedures Qualifications Characteristics: Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders Strong written communication with individuals of varied academic backgrounds A service-oriented mindset toward students, instructors, and partners Curiosity and willingness to research unfamiliar topics Ability to identify problems and propose solutions Committed Christian that shares RTB’s core distinctives Committed to RTB’s purpose, vision, mission, and core values Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (required) 2+ years experience in administration Experience in education, nonprofit, ministry, or program coordination Experience working with online learning environments preferred Experience managing projects from concept through completion preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr