Faculty Trainer

The Faculty Trainer provides instruction and support to faculty and staff using asynchronous and synchronous distance learning technologies and methodologies for teaching and learning growth. Research, analyze and identify technology and pedagogy training needs and collaborate in the conduction of the trainings, workshops and best practices to enhance the teaching and learning process. Assist in the development of training documents, tools, products, demonstrations and tutorials as resources in the management of distance learning technologies. This position prepares statistical reports on training usage for assessment of resources efficiency and provides assistance in maintaining updated information on the Faculty Resources site. This position will report to the main site 10% of the time and 90% of the time will work remotely. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver instruction and support for faculty and staff through virtual trainings, online workshops, faculty resources site, department social media, and instructional tools
• Support the preparation of correspondence, certificates, reports, assessments, and materials for the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Meets with CTL Director/Coordinator and audit team in reviewing auditing documentation to reflect requirements and/or identify patterns from faculty members
• Participates in the implementation and development of new topics on trainings and workshops to enhance faculty skills 
• Facilitate trainings and certifications around NUC locations in P.R. and US including (NUC University, FTC College, Dave School, NUC IBC Technical Division and Columbia Central University) 
• Manage the LMS with troubleshooting, updates, course management, enrollments and users technical problems
• Provide technical assistance through calls, Outlook, Ticket platform, emails and Canvas emails to NUC faculty members and staff of our institutions within 48 hours of the request
• Analyze technical situations providing solutions to faculty members and recommending virtual training and resources to the faculty and staff of the LMS platform
• Provide support to the course auditing process when necessary and assists in investigations regarding any issues or complaints submitted in relation to the LMS

Qualifications/Education/Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Technology or Instructional Design 
• Three (3) years of experience in educational technology, e-learning, or instructional design
• Knowledge of interactive video, multimedia, streaming, computer file management, presentation and authoring software, Internet tools (e-mail, web browsers, etc.), educational web resources, Windows OS and MS Office 
• Must be fully bilingual and able to communicate in Spanish and English both written and verbally
• Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online teaching tools
• Strong planning capabilities, problem solving skills, and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Fully bilingual English and Spanish 
• Effective oral and written communication 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical reports and legal documents

Employer with Equal Employment Opportunity for Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities.