Online Learning Specialist
Title: Online Learning Specialist Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports to: Assistant Director of Online Learning Compensation: $58/hr FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: New York, NY Employee Type: Part-time, Temporary through August 31, 2027 Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1-2 days/week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005 Hours: 15 hours/week Schedule: Must be able to dedicate 15 hours a week to work on tasks asynchronously and be able to join 1-2 weekly meetings on Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm. ABOUT SEO SEO Scholars is a free eight-year academic program that gets low-income public high school students to and through college–with a 90% college graduation rate. In high school, we offer intensive year-round academic preparation via a carefully calibrated, rigorously assessed course of supplemental education. Scholars also receive one-on-one mentorship, enrichment opportunities, SAT prep and strategy courses, tutoring, and individualized guidance through the college application and admissions process. (Learn more here: SEO Scholars) POSITION OVERVIEW The Online Learning Specialist supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of SEO Scholars' digital learning environment. As a member of the Curriculum & Instruction Online Learning team, this role helps ensure that online courses, educational technology platforms, and digital learning resources are effectively developed, maintained, and delivered to support high-quality instruction. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Online Learning and cross-functional partners, the Online Learning Specialist manages learning management system administration, supports course development and quality assurance, creates training resources, and provides technical support for instructors and staff. This role plays an important part in creating accessible, engaging, and equitable online learning experiences while helping to streamline processes and enhance the effective use of educational technology across the organization. Technology Administration and Support Create and manage accounts of scholars, instructors, and staff on different edtech tools and platforms. Configure course and system settings within our EdTech platforms and tools to support data collection, course development, and instructional processes. Support and contribute to initiatives to improve workflow and efficiency Collaborate with other Online Learning members to evaluate digital tools and emerging technologies for instructional alignment, integration capacity, accessibility, and data collection; conduct pilots as needed. Produce courses, trainings, webinars, and workshops for instructors, staff, and scholars. Answer, resolve, and/or escalate support re...