Electronic Learning Development Senior Specialist

Job Summary The Electronic Learning Development Senior Specialist contributes to the mission of the Office of Distance Education in the College of Arts and Sciences primarily by helping to manage the teaching toolsets available to faculty. This position assists the Director of Distance Education, college academic units and faculty in meeting their instructional technology needs through evaluation and selection of high‑quality software curricular tools and educational applications, both existing and new. The role recommends preferred products for Arts and Sciences, identifies university approved best‑of‑breed products and aligns with campus software standards. The specialist will be tasked with tracking inventory and evaluating current tools through conducting regular meetings and facilitating a community of practice to assess local instructional needs and identify appropriate digital solutions to advance teaching and learning within the college. At the direction of the Director of Distance Education, the specialist will coordinate efforts to review, pilot, and assess software suited for Learning Management System (LMS) integration and other teaching needs. Responsibilities

1. Manage changes in the college’s LMS including communications, resource development and training, selected software integrations with the LMS, and pilot software through to the adoption review and decision-making process. This includes listening for faculty needs throughout the college, surveying available software, guiding vendor remediation, pilot planning and implementation, assessment, and then communication, training, and support to ASC faculty, coordination with OTDI and other campus partners.
2. Maintain records of approved tools used within the college and across the higher educational landscape and regularly review their suitability within the wider picture of need, usage, future growth, cost, compliance, and risk suitability with the Director and the Arts & Sciences IT Governance, Risk Management, Accessibility, and Privacy Teams on a regular basis.
3. Work with the IT Governance and Risk Management and Privacy and Digital Accessibility teams in Arts and Sciences as well as with university representatives to ensure an appropriate audit trail is maintained for all evaluations and that accommodation/remediation efforts are tracked and reported.
4. Create resources and training opportunities on how to develop teaching and learning materials using the available toolset in coordination with ODE’s resource development plan. Work with other units on campus and across institutions in the Big Ten and elsewhere to share information about best practices in digital content and activity development in higher education.
5. Serve as the Office of Distance Education’s Accessibility Designee, attending regular digital accessibility meetings and reporting updates to the team and via ODE’s website and communities of practice, facilitating review and exceptions processes for tools (including textbooks) requiring ADA documentation, and serving as advisor on issues of accessibility in teaching in ASC.

Required Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree; Four years relevant experience. Familiarity with principles of education and curricular development, with distance education and technology-enabled teaching, and with Canvas LMS and the functionality of Learning Tools Interoperability (LTIs). Knowledgeable of major issues in data security, privacy, access, and ownership in higher education. Knowledge of instructional design and instructional design frameworks. Understanding of current AI transformations in higher educational teaching and learning toolsets. Strong collaborative experience, organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects and manage priorities. Strong documentation and communication skills with ability to shift communication approaches based on audience. Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Title II, as well as Section 508 of the United States Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Desired Qualifications Desired: Masters’ degree. Ability to quick test for accessibility using VPAT and HECVAT documentation. Familiarity with OSU Workday procurement protocol. Understanding of varied vendor pricing strategies and usage tracking. Experience offering personable compliance guidance communications in writing and presentation formats. Additional Information The College of the Arts and Sciences Office of Distance Education is seeking an Electronic Learning Development Senior Specialist. The College hosts 81 majors, 38 departments, 20+ world‑class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Benefits and Compensation The pay range for this job profile is $58,700 - $77,200. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. Location and Schedule Location: University Hall (0339) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Equal Opportunity Employer The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University