POSITION SUMMARY:
Jigsaw is hiring a Virtual Learning Environment Officer on a part
time, fixed 3-year basis.
This contract is being offered on a shorter working year basis. Time
worked will be in line with the post primary school academic year and
will be * working weeks out of **Apply on the
website** per annum. The eLearning role equates to **Apply on the
website**hrs per week e.g. 5 half days/week, however the hours can be
negotiated as there will be some evening work required to support
webinar and online training delivery. Salary is in line with the below
salary range and has been pro-rata'd to reflect the part-time nature
of the role.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the Mental Health
Promotion Team in Jigsaw and report to the eLearning Lead. They will
play a key role in coordinating the implementation of Jigsaw’s
3-year programme of work TO PROVIDE WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORTS FOR POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE (NEPS)/ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The
post-holder will have responsibility for the administration of the
virtual learning portal being used to deliver our programme of work in
schools and communities.
The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of
Jigsaw’s Learning Management System and provide support to users
across this system’s various portals. Additionally, they will be
responsible for some general administration for the eLearning Team.
The post holder will be reliable, highly motivated, enthusiastic and
flexible in their approach to the work and be open and willing to
contributing to the wider objectives of the organisation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work collaboratively with other members of the Jigsaw Schools Team
in the development and implementation of Jigsaw’s programme of
wellbeing and mental health supports in post-primary schools.
* Participate in cross-functional eLearning and digital education
projects across the organisation.
* Provide technical support and administration to Jigsaw staff and
external users of the eLearning platform.
* Day-to-day content management, including the upload / assembly of
online components of programmes, testing, launch and ongoing
maintenance.
* Support a range of activities across the online learner journey
e.g. tech support, responding to queries, updating learner
information.
* Monitor the Departmental email mailbox ( *)
and assign inward communications as appropriate.
* Monitoring the engagement and participation of schools in
Jigsaw’s programme of work nationally, collated within the learning
management system and other relevant systems.
* Work as part of the National Jigsaw Team in the implementation of
Jigsaw’s Strategic Plan.
* Carry out any other such duties as may reasonably be requested, in
fulfilment of Jigsaw’s vision, mission and strategic priorities.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
ESSENTIAL
* Relevant 3rd level qualification relating to the role outlined
above or at least 3 years equivalent experience of working with
LearnUpon or similar Learning Management Systems (LMS)
* Experience of providing technical and practical support to LMS
users
* Ability to respond helpfully, warmly and empathically to
learners’ technical issues
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and possess the
skills to effectively work within cross functional teams in a
collaborative environment
* Strong IT Skills e.g. Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint,
Excel)
* Excellent writing skills and outstanding attention to detail
* Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and work with
flexibility, initiative, creativity and imagination
* Capacity to work both on own initiative and as part of a Team
* Strong organisational, project management and administration
skills
* Ability to meet strict deadlines and targets.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Experience of website content management e.g. Wordpress
* Experience with eLearning software such as Articulate **Apply on
the website**
* Experience of data management systems e.g. Salesforce
* Experience of working with creative software such as Adobe
Creative Suite, Canva, Vyond etc. Understanding of the issues which
impact on the mental health of young people and an understanding of
mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention strategies
* Passion for supporting young people’s mental health and
achieving change in Irish society
* High tolerance for complexity and change and an ability to
flourish and adapt in a dynamic environment.
BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken
into account in determining an appropriate scale include the
candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications
relevant to the job. THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS €**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** - €**APPLY ON THE
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Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employees
* Defined contribution pension scheme.
* Annual leave 7 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company
days.
* Comprehensive annual CPD schedule
* Discounted Group Health Insurance Scheme
* Travel pass Scheme/ Bike to Work Scheme
* Financial support for further education
* Flexible Working
PLEASE NOTE
* The closing date for applications is 4PM FRIDAY, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Interviews are due to
take place on WEDNESDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER in our National Office in Pearse
Street.
* Application is by online application form only & CVs will not be
accepted. Please complete all fields of the application
form. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
* The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive
list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may
be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the
development of the post while in office.
* As Jigsaw’s programme of work with schools will be deployed
nationally, this role will require some travel for work and a
willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
* As this is a national role, the post holder will be required to
participate in regular in-person team meetings in order to maximise
collaborative working with others on the team. Presence in National
Office at other times many also be required (e.g. Mental Health
Promotion Department meetings, National Office Team meetings, etc.).
* All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as
a condition of their initial and continued employment.
* Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
* All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in
accordance with the Data Protection Acts, * and
* General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR;
*). The information will only be used by Jigsaw
in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative
purposes with job candidates.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
