eLearning Support
Bemidji State University
TYPE OF POSITION: On-campus, Graduate Assistantship in eLearning Support
SALARY: $8,500 for academic year/12 graduate credits of tuition waiver
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: (Graduate Assistants follow the same calendar as faculty)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: until filled
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty and Staff Training & Support:
Provide individual and small group training on and support for:
· Basic D2L Brightspace tools
· Basic Instructional Design related to online/blended courses
· Course development tools such as Respondus Quiz Generator
Assist in creating and/or updating:
· Training materials
· eLearning Support website
QUALIFICATIONS:
ü Must be admitted to a master’s program at Bemidji State University
ü Must maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0
ü Must be able to work on-campus between 8am-4pm
ü In order to drive on behalf of BSU, in an assigned university vehicle or a personal vehicle, the staff member must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license.
ü The employee should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.
ü Experience with a learning management system, like D2L Brightspace
ü Excellent communication skills
ü Excellent time/project management skills
ü General computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills
ü Knowledge of current technologies and an interest in and willingness to learn emerging technologies, particularly those related to education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ü Experience developing training materials or other educational materials
ü Experience using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Send letter of application, vita or resume, and the names and phone numbers of three (3) references. (Persons writing letters of reference should be advised of Minnesota's open record law, which can make such letters available to applicants upon request.)
APPLY TO: eLearning Support, Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE #46, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Beth Jensen.
UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY: Bemidji State University, located in northern Minnesota’s lake district, occupies a beautiful campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The greater Bemidji population numbers 25,000 and serves a regional commerce and health center. The University enrolls more than 5,000 students annually. Offerings include more than 50 undergraduate majors and ten graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and has a faculty and staff of nearly 600. University signature themes include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and global/multicultural understanding. For further information about the University, see our website at http://www.bemidjistate.edu.
Bemidji State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.