Distance Learning Program Coordinator

About the job

We are seeking a Distance Learning Program Coordinator for our music education programs.

Program Coordination:
•Coordinate scheduling, logistics and production needs of daily videoconference distance learning programs with national and international K-12 schools, higher education institutions and/or community centers.
•Liaison with K-12 partner teachers and teaching artists on program content, delivery and distribution of related educational materials.
•Contact teaching artists and/or guest artists /management to coordinate their engagement or presentation of distance learning events.
•Provide multimedia support during events in distance learning studio, as needed (e.g., operate videoconference system, light video mixing, IM, monitoring video recording)

Program Administration:
•Prepare & maintain publicity materials (e.g. press kits, posters, e-mail campaigns)
•Administer digital video archive, DL website (includes editing in xhtml), Facebook and Twitter presence; update online information on external websites.
•Select video footage for promotional video clips.
•Organize weekly duties for work-study workers.

Program Development:
•Present short demo sessions and program introductions to partner institutions, as needed. Attend national conferences to promote program, as requested.
•Collect and maintain program data (e.g. grants, assessments)
•Support teaching artists in creation of new curriculum and adherence to state and national learning standards, and interdisciplinary needs.
•Foster training of new K-12 teaching artists from pool of current students, alumni, and faculty members
•Research topics in distance learning, as assigned. (E.g., policy; accreditation curriculum standards; intellectual property rights, faculty compensation)

Other Program/Administrative Duties:
•Provide administrative support for Departmental Director, as assigned (includes accounts payable and receivable, timesheets, reimbursements, tracking expenditures and payroll forms)
•Attend meetings. Provide minutes, as requested.
•Prepare weekly written update on duties and tasks

Work Qualifications:
•B.A./B.M. or equivalent and 2-3 years’ work experience
•Arts in Education background with related program planning experience.
•Knowledge of classical and jazz music and score-reading ability.
•Solid writing and verbal skills.
•MS Office and database experience (E.g., Access, Raiser’s Edge, EMS, etc.)
•Website content management experience (E.g., Drupal, Joomla! Word Press, etc.); XHTML editing; knowledge of graphic design (E.g., Photoshop, GIMP, Corel Draw); familiarity with video editing software ( E.g. imovie, final cut express)
•Must be willing to work early mornings, nights, and/or weekend, as assigned
•Must be willing to carry equipment up to 25 lbs.
•Distance Learning/videoconferencing training, (synchronous and asynchronous) certification or experience a plus

Work Style Qualifications:
•Reliable, responsible and punctual
•Strong interpersonal communication skills and desire to work collaboratively
•Highly organized and very attentive to detail
•Ability to multitask; prioritize projects and tasks; adaptable to shifting needs
•Must be flexible and work well under pressure while maintaining focus, patience, and positive attitude

Please submit your cover letter, résumé, writing sample (required), references, and salary expectations for consideration.