Distance Learning and Digital Navigation Lead (AEL) Grant Funded

Primary Location:4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas, 75093

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:The adult education & literacy (AEL) lead for distance learning and digital navigation will act as a single point of contact to the Texas Workforce Commission and effectively lead online learning, digital navigation, digital literacy, and other educational technology efforts for the program, including participant and staff access to online professional development. This position will report to the AEL director.

**This is a 100% grant-funded position. Therefore, the continuation of the position is subject to continued external funding.**

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that online students, staff, and faculty serving this grant have access to the services and resources equivalent to those attending face-to-face programs.

Coordinate and oversee the selection, evaluation, and promotion of e-resources, such as databases, e-books, and other digital learning, teaching, and research materials.

Manage and coordinate the licensing, ordering and renewal of electronic resources, maintaining the licensing agreements and related files to ensure ready and current access.

Serve as liaison between the students, faculty, AEL leadership, and the Texas Workforce Commission on matters of curriculum support through electronic collection development and the development of online literacy instruction.

Assist teaching faculty in the design and implementation of assignments as part of a distance learning program.

Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure timely, quality decision-making concerning digital services and distance learning services.

Oversee and coordinate efforts in developing the content and usability of the AEL website within the framework outlined for the overall web presence of the college.

Assist in the development of operational guidelines and procedures for the AEL grant.

Supplemental Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.

Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of AEL grant requirements and Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce (GIPWE) regulations.

Knowledge of course content

Knowledge of web development applications and content management systems

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Computer and applicable software skills

Effective organization and time management skills

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with other employees and actively participate as a team member

Ability to maintain budgets and work with vendors

Ability to evaluate, analyze, and consolidate data and use spreadsheet programs

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in an academic setting. Demonstrated experience creating and facilitating distance learning and digital navigation.

Preferred

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

**This is a 100% grant-funded position. Therefore, the continuation of the position is subject to continued external funding.**

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check

Compensation Type:

Employment Type:Full time

Hiring Minimum$62,568.00

Hiring Maximum$75,081.60

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**06/06/2025

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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