Distance Learning Support Specialist

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration
Department:28011400 - VM-RESEARCH - GRADUATE

Classification Title:

Academic Program Spec II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Course and Administrative Support
• Coordinate and execute administrative processes to support the development, revision, and ongoing maintenance of distance and continuing education courses. Monitor timelines, track deliverables, and ensure production milestones are met in collaboration with faculty, staff, and academic production units.
• Process Disability Resource Center (DRC) accommodation requests for students enrolled in distance education courses.
• Serve as a liaison between the College of Veterinary Medicine and central university support services, including the UF Information Technology Help Desk and e-Learning Support.
• Enter and configure distance education course sections in the student information system (SIS). Collaborate with Enrollment Management, the Bursar’s Office, and other units to ensure correct setup and coding.
• Ensure all required course materials are entered into university systems by designated deadlines. Work with faculty to resolve outstanding issues and ensure compliance.

 

Canvas Shell Setup and Quality Assurance
• Conduct standardized course quality checks to ensure compliance with university and departmental distance learning standards. Generate summary reports and identify areas requiring administrative correction.
• Create and maintain Canvas course shells for each term. Populate course components such as assignments, exams, modules, and integrated tools based on faculty input as needed.
• Ensure tools such as Zoom, Mediasite, VoiceThread, and YellowDig are correctly configured and fully functional.

 

Instructor Support, Training, and System Coordination
• Identify and curate professional development tools and training resources for distance education faculty in coordination with the Center for Teaching Excellence and other UF units.
• Coordinate the distribution and scheduling of training materials to support onboarding and instructional technology use. Maintain updated documentation, user guides, and help resources.
• Provide administrative support for training logistics, including managing invitations, registration, and setup for in-person and virtual sessions. Respond to faculty and teaching assistant inquiries related to Canvas and approved instructional tools.

 

Other Duties as Assigned
• Provide general administrative support and contribute to special projects that enhance the effective operation of CVM distance and continuing education programs.

  • Expected Salary:

$50,000 - $60,000 yearly

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: No.

 

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