Assistant - Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Job Title: Assistant
- Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Location: GHC
- Floyd Campus

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 301007

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

The Teaching & Learning Associate supports the day-to-day work of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) by assisting with instructional technologies, resource development, and faculty development initiatives. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, creativity, and education.

The Associate contributes to a wide range of CETL activities, including supporting learning management systems, creating multimedia resources, and assisting with events and programs. This position is designed as a growth opportunity for individuals interested in developing skills in instructional design, digital learning, and faculty support in higher education.

• Provide first-line support to faculty and students using instructional technologies (e.g., D2L Brightspace and supported tools)
• Assist with course setup, content organization, and basic troubleshooting within the LMS
• Help identify and resolve common user issues; upscale more complex problems as needed
• Support faculty in navigating and using digital tools for teaching and learning

• Create and edit instructional resources, including short videos, walkthroughs, job aids, and guides
• Assist with basic video/audio recording, editing, and captioning
• Support development of CETL communications and materials (e.g., newsletters, web content, promotional materials)
• Apply institutional branding and accessibility best practices (e.g., WCAG 2.1)

• Assist with planning and execution of CETL events, including workshops, faculty academies, and campus initiatives
• Support logistics such as registration, communication, materials preparation, and on-site or virtual facilitation
• Help manage CETL calendars, scheduling, and coordination across programs
• Capture and share event highlights (e.g., photos, summaries, resource follow-ups)

• Assist with maintaining CETL digital spaces (e.g., LMS shells, SharePoint, website updates)
• Support tracking of participation, feedback, and basic reporting for CETL initiatives
• Contribute to project coordination across CETL activities
• Perform general administrative tasks that support the effective operation of CETL

• Participate in training and mentorship related to instructional design, learning science, and educational technology
• Develop foundational skills in course design, multimedia development, and facilitation
• Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned with a pathway toward instructional design or related roles

• Bachelor
  ¿ s degree in Education, Communications, Media, human Resources, Business, English, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience using digital tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Canva, video editing tools, or similar)
• Basic familiarity with learning platforms or online tools (e.g., LMS experience as a student or user)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies and support a wide range of tasks

• Experience creating digital content (e.g., videos, podcasts, graphics, or tutorials)
• Experience supporting others in using technology (e.g., peer mentoring, helpdesk, training, or informal support roles)
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., D2L Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)
• Experience assisting with events, workshops, or program coordination
• Interest in teaching, learning, training, or instructional design

$40,000 annually

• Resume
• Cover letter

• Ability to explain technical concepts in clear, approachable ways
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Creative problem-solving and willingness to experiment with new tools and approaches
• Ability to work both…