Online Instructional Assistant/moderator - Calgary, Canada - SAIT

SAIT

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Corporate Development, Applied Research and International (CDARI) is SAIT's face to industry. Our instructors and staff are passionate about student and instructor success, in an environment that values applied academic excellence, teamwork, collaboration and driving innovation. Our non-credit courses are aligned to industry and designed to meet the needs of employers today and in the future.

The division centralizes and supports industry clients to develop customized non-credit corporate training for their employees and take their innovative product and process ideas to market locally, nationally and internationally.

Within CDARI sits a number of support functions including Business Operations, Continuing Education, International, Corporate Training, Applied Research, and Business Intelligence.

CDARI is seeking an Online Instructional Assistant/Moderator for support with synchronous/virtual course deliveries through Continuing Education, Corporate Training and International opportunities.

Moderators will be required for daytime, weekday courses.

The Role:

Work closely with the Instructor and students to insure a successful course delivery.
Set up Zoom & MS Teams links for the start of course deliveries
Admit participants from the waiting room and monitor continued access to the group
Collect participant list from operations or the client
Take attendance at the beginning of the class and throughout to ensure 70% attendance
Change the participant list names for simplicity and accuracy
Address technical issues and questions
Send out student assessments if necessary
Control mutes
Facilitate chat questions, provide additional detail in chat to facilitate the understanding,
Provide attachments and hand outs

Qualifications:

Diploma or Certificate in Instructional Design, Adult Education, eLearning Development or relevant area
Advance knowledge of Brightspace/D2L learning management system
Excellent understanding of the appropriate use of technologies in postsecondary synchronous/virtual teaching and learning.
Teaching experience at a postsecondary institute in Canada is considered an asset
Online Classroom moderator experience is preferred
Expert with Zoom and MS Teams platforms
Excellent communication skills; the ability to organize and present written information
Strong commitment to delivery high quality instruction within set deadlines
Strong technology acumen

- **Desired**:

Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations
Can think creatively, strategically and logically
Has a positive attitude and an adaptable, creative mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, Learning Management Systems
Experience with virtual training, Brightspace/D2L
Demonstrates a knowledge of all areas of web based learning and virtual classrooms
Ability to successfully resolve issues from identification through resolution
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job location:
Calgary, AB - Online virtual delivery

Job classification: Administrative Assistant I

- # of positions: 2

Position end date: August 31, 2024

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences.

Your future starts now at SAIT.

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms.

We're dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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