Instructional Coordinator

INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Instructional Coordinator position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Assists the Director in the overall operation of the Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), particularly in the area of instructional design, training, production, and utilization of media and multimedia materials. Assists with the support and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) and instructional technology to support faculty teaching in all modalities.

May supervise part-time staff.

• Assists faculty with the design, development, and implementation of course materials to support teaching and learning.
• Coordinates the design, planning, and production of audiovisual and multimedia programs for instructional and informational purposes.
• Assists with the LMS system administration, including system maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of server issues or errors. Liaises with the LMS vendor and other vendors as appropriate.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends instructional materials, multimedia software, and distance education methodologies applicable to the Center’s operation to the Director of the Center for Instructional Technology, and integrates their functions with appropriate university offices and academic departments.
• Acts as a resource and develops and/or conducts workshops/training in the development and utilization of instructional media, multimedia technologies, instructional software, and academic technologies. Assists faculty in the development and production of computer-based multimedia and creates instructional guides and informational materials to assist users with LMS and CIT academic technologies.
• Works with the Director of CIT to adapt and refine technologies and training to maintain a responsive and innovative environment of support for teaching and learning. Provides input as needed on procedures and initiatives for instructional technology support.
• Provides technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students on CIT-supported academic technology, including troubleshooting user problems.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above, which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

• Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.

Typically performs work indoors, on campus, and in person.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience in the development of computer-based multimedia instructional materials.
• Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.

The Instructional Coordinator is compensated at the Administrative III salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF).

Fringe benefits include the following:

• Paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement.
• Retiree health care.
• Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western).
• An array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts.
• Long and short term disability insurance plans.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at:  or via email at colemanla.