Courseware Administrator

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa The Independent Institute of Education Full time

The IIE (Pty) Ltd is the registered provider of higher education which is delivered through the following educational brands: Varsity College, Vega School, Rosebank College and IIEMSA.

The Independent Institute of Education’s Central Academic Team (CAT) is responsible for the academic leadership and governance of the work done at the brands while each brand is managed as a business entity by its own divisional management team.

The IIE, as registered provider, has ultimate responsibility for registration, curriculum delivery,

assessment and certification of all education on these sites as well as for relationships with external partners particularly in the regulatory and accreditation arena.

The IIE operates through seven faculties and has established academic operations, compliance and academic leadership infrastructure and processes.

**The IIE’s Central Academic Team have a vacancy for a Courseware Administrator at The IIE’s offices based in Sandton.**

The IIE (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADvTECH Ltd which is listed on the JSE.

**Reporting to**:
The Courseware Administrator will report directly to an LMS - Project Manager.

**Job Purpose**:
**Key areas of responsibility include**:

- Conducting thorough quality assurance checks on courses within the LMS, meticulously assessing content against established guidelines to guarantee accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Implementing minor corrections on course pages, demonstrating a keen eye for detail to rectify any deviations from established guidelines and maintaining the overall integrity of the content.
- Undertaking basic course page administration tasks to optimize the user experience, ensuring seamless navigation and functionality for learners.
- Efficiently managing personal time and resources to meet deadlines, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to task completion.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Instructional Design, Information Technology) or equivalent practical experience.

**Skills**:

- ** Attention to Detail**: Exceptional eye for detail to perform accurate quality assurance checks and make precise corrections to course content.
- ** Technical Proficiency**: Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and basic course administration tools to efficiently navigate and manage course pages.
- ** Communication Skills**: Strong written and verbal English communication skills to record and effectively communicate errors to team leads, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- ** Time Management**: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- ** Problem-Solving**: Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to address minor course page issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
- ** Proficiency in MS Word**

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**Expertise**:

- ** Courseware Administration**: Proven experience in basic administration of course pages within an LMS, including implementing corrections and optimizing user experience.
- ** Quality Assurance**: Previous experience in conducting quality assurance checks on educational content to ensure alignment with established guidelines and standards.
- ** Collaboration**: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing insights and actively participating in discussions to enhance the overall quality of courseware.
- ** Adaptability**: Flexibility to adapt to evolving guidelines and technologies, staying current with industry trends in education and instructional design.
- ** Documentation**: Proficient in documenting errors, resolutions, and other relevant information for effective communication and continuous improvement.

**General**: