Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator

Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator

Priority Application Deadline: April 13, 2025

Position will remain open until filled.

About us

Located in Taft, California, Taft College offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs designed to fuel student success and keep education affordable. We’re all about helping students achieve their dreams through hands-on learning, career training, and transfer opportunities.

Position Snapshot

Join our team as the Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of online learning. You’ll partner with faculty to design engaging online courses, develop helpful learning resources, and fine-tune courses for optimal delivery. From customizing courses to meet the needs of both students and instructors, to leading training and support for our course management system, you’ll be at the forefront of digital education. Plus, you’ll provide valuable leadership to the digital learning team as we create innovative and effective learning experiences.

Key Duties

1. Analyze existing materials and assess the needs of learners and learning events.
2. Create learning experiences by design learning activities, assignments, and assessments, apply instructional design theories and methods.
3. Develop online learning through the creation of computer-based training (CBT) modules and storyboards, utilize and train on multimedia tools to enhance the learning process.
4. Train instructors, students, and employees on how to use learning technologies.
5. Collaborate across departments, by partnering with subject matter experts, HR, IR, and IT; work with campus accreditation teams and the Accreditation Liaison Officer to prepare and to respond to accreditation requirements related to distance learning.
6. Design assessments and create evaluation methods to measure learner progress.
7. Manage projects and organize course documents.
8. Stay current with best practices in instructional design.
9. Troubleshoot technical challenges by working with technical staff to resolve user issues.
10. Analyze software needs and vendor products related to instructional design and distance education, make recommendations.
11. Develop and manage necessary reports to ensure that digital learning initiates are supporting student success.
12. Lead the distance learning faculty-staff committee, participate in additional campus committee work where appropriate.
13. Work with faculty individually to improve online, hybrid, and web-enhanced learning environments.
14. Directly lead, supervise and manage the work of staff members in a distance learning environment.
15. Ensure that the distance learning team maintains a student success focus, while improving access and retention.
16. Evaluate teaching and learning materials to maintain compliance with accessibility standards.
17. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Ability to

• Integrate resources, policies, and information to develop procedures, solutions, and other outcomes;
• Multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment;
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and staff of varying technological skill levels and personalities;
• Stay organized, detail-oriented, and productive while understanding organizational policies and activities;
• Match the right course management tools with instructor resources;
• Assist instructors in locating or creating engaging and pedagogically sound course materials;
• Stay current with emerging technologies; communicate clearly and effectively in English;
• Follow and provide both oral and written instructions; demonstrate sensitivity and respect for a diverse population.

Knowledge of

• Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field, curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Research based practices for teaching adult learners and successful strategies to help faculty improve student success and retention in online courses.
• Extensive experience teaching in an online environment.
• Extensive experience using Learning Management System(s) in the delivery of online instruction.
• Online course review and program evaluation approaches to support successful outcomes.
• Assisting faculty with creating new and revised courses that reflect effective and equitable teaching and assessment strategies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to equity-minded and culturally responsive teaching strategies and practices that enhance student success.
• District, state and federal policies and procedures related to distance education, FERPA (student privacy), Section 508 accessibility, Title 5 regulations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in education, business or related field, and
• Bachelor’s Degree in instructional design, instructional technology, online education or related field;
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design;
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in instructional design, educational technology or related field;
• 5+ years of direct experience in instructional design;
• 5+ years of supervisor experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at a desk, a conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws, codes, rules, policies, other printed material and observing students.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates with physical disabilities.

Hours, Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with fantastic benefits! At the West Kern Community College District, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive fringe benefits package, including District-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. We also offer a generous vacation plan to help you recharge. In addition, you’ll be eligible to participate in the CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement systems, with the option to enhance your retirement savings through 457b and 403b optional retirement plans. This is an incredible opportunity to secure both your present and future while working with a dynamic team!

This position is a grade 12 on the management salary schedule, with a range of $86,703-$99,413 annually.

Ready to jump in? Follow these simple steps to submit your application:

• Completed your online application and submit through https://www.taftcollege.edu/human-resources/job_opportunities/
• Attach the following documents
  • Resume and Cover Letter
  • Transcripts for all degrees listed, Unofficial are acceptable at this time.
  • Provide contact information for three professional references, including your most recent supervisor. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept letters of reference.

Next Steps

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! After the closing date, all applications will be carefully reviewed and evaluated based on minimum qualifications and relevant experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for an interview. We look forward to learning more about how you can contribute to our mission and make an impact at Taft College!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity . The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This employer participates in E-Verify.