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Distance Learning Coordinators


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Distance Learning Coordinators

Introduction

Distance learning coordinators manage the distance learning programs of colleges, universities, and other academic institutions. These programs are typically conducted through the school's Web site and online learning platforms. Distance learning coordinators communicate regularly with the school's faculty, staff, and students. They help develop distance learning programs, oversee the distance learning staff, assess educational goals and needs, and teach distance learning staff and instructors the course management software and othe...

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Median Salary

$51,635

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Employment Prospects

Good

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Minimum Education Level

Master's Degree


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Experience

Three to four years of experience


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Skills

Computer
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Personality Traits

Conventional
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Earnings

The median annual salary for distance learning coordinators was $51,635 in 2019, according to Payscale.com. Salaries ranged from $38,000 to $73,000 or higher.

The U.S. Department of Labor does not provide data specifically for distance learning coordinators, but it does offer salary information for instructional coordinators, a job that is similar to that of distance learning coordinator...

Work Environment

Distance learning coordinators work in modern offices and have access to cutting-edge technology. They spend much of the day using computers and meeting with faculty and staff. Coordinators occasionally travel to other schools for meetings and conferences.

Outlook

The employment outlook for distance learning coordinators is bright. Online education continues to grow and colleges, universities, and other academic institutions will continue to expand their Web-based educational programs. The research group Global Market Insights estimated the value of the e-learning market as $190 billion in 2019, and projects that its  market value will grow by 7 percent ...