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The University of Texas at Arlington Coordinator of Distance Education Programs - Engineering in Arlington, Texas

Coordinator of Distance Education Programs - Engineering

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S05394P

Position Title Coordinator of Distance Education Programs - Engineering

Department Engineering

Location Arlington

Job Family Administrative Support

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

  • Hybrid remote work option available with supervisor approval.

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $44,000.

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly

Benefits Eligible Yes

Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

This position provides the coordination and supervision of the long-term and day-to-day distance education initiatives for the College of Engineering. Responsibilities include coordinating the on-line student experience in virtually all of its dimensions, providing support to faculty and providing assistance in the direction for technology support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as first point of contact/liaison for office.

  • Coordinate online student exams with on/off campus testing center locations including in- and out-of-state and out-of-country locations.

  • Work cooperatively with key university personnel including but not limited to manager of Echo360 recording software, manager of Canvas, and staff of all CoE departments.

  • Schedule all courses with online sections in the Echo360 recording software.

  • Input the Echo360 link into all Canvas course sections.

  • Communicate policies, procedures & guidelines to faculty & online students.

  • Provide semester updates for the webpage.

  • Assist Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Dean of Graduate & Interdisciplinary Affairs with special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree with two (2) years’ experience supporting an academic program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience in higher education or equivalent relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted 3

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. *What is the highest level of education attained?

  2. GED

  3. High School Diploma

  4. Associate's Degree

  5. Bachelor's Degree

  6. Master's Degree

  7. PhD or equivalent

  8. *How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?

  9. None/less than 2 years

  10. 2 to 3 years

  11. 4 to 5 years

  12. 6 years or more

  13. *How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?

  14. None/less than 1 year

  15. 2 to 3 years

  16. 4 to 5 years

  17. 6 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  1. Resume or CV

  2. Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

  1. Other Document(s)
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