Remote​/Hybrid: Distance Learning Tech Trainer

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Title: Technology Trainer – DEPDC Distance Learning Trainer & Facilitator (Full-time, Temporary) (2 Positions to be filled)

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 13. Please see Pay Grade Table at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This is a full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 5/31/2027. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Occupational Category: Technical/Para-Professional

Department: SHSU Online

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date: 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Educational Leadership, Communications, or related field with at least one (1) year of directly related experience required. Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: adult education and literacy (AEL), workforce development, distance or online learning, instructional technology, or digital literacy training. Experience supporting educators, instructors, or training initiatives serving adult learner populations preferred.

A combination of education, experience, certifications, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Provide skilled technical support for campus information system users, develop or modify training, test existing programs, and monitor programs that implement those designs for SHSU Online. Focuses on building instructional capacity among educators and providers serving adult learner populations across Texas. This is a full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 5/31/2027. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Provides professional development, facilitation, instructional support, and distance learning training for the Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC), a statewide initiative supported through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Supports Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) providers, instructors, administrators, and staff through the delivery of training related to distance learning, digital literacy integration, instructional technologies, learner engagement, accessibility, and adult learning best practices in virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments.

Delivers professional development, workshops, webinars, academies, and instructional support sessions for Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) providers across Texas. Facilitates training related to distance learning, digital literacy integration, instructional technologies, accessibility, learner engagement, and adult learning best practices. Supports instructors and providers in the effective use of approved distance learning curriculum platforms and instructional technologies. Collaborates with DEPDC coordinators, instructional teams, and statewide partners to plan and deliver regional and statewide training initiatives.

Assists with statewide conferences, symposiums, webinars, and training events, including facilitation and participant support activities. Develops, adapts, organizes, and maintains training materials, instructional resources, facilitation guides, and support documentation aligned with TWC guidelines and adult learning principles. Tracks participation, attendance, and training outcomes in support of grant reporting and continuous improvement efforts. Identifies emerging training needs, instructional gaps, and opportunities to strengthen provider capacity in distance learning environments.

Maintains awareness of trends and best practices in adult education, digital literacy, workforce development, and instructional technology. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position requires strong facilitation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. The ability to present information clearly and effectively. The position requires sensitivity to the needs of adult learners from diverse linguistic, cultural,…