Academies Committee: Session Moderator

The session moderator will coordinate with presenters prior to their sessions to outline a plan for moderation needs and is responsible for attending and moderating all synchronous academy sessions. The moderator is invited to do all session homework and deliverables and earn a microcredential.

Responsibilities

General

• Facilitate an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with other cultures or backgrounds.

Before the event

• Coordinate with presenters prior to their sessions to outline a plan for session flow and moderation needs.
• Confirm that any necessary presenter content is collected and posted to the LMS.
• Execute a technical check with the presenter to confirm they can share any content/screens/etc they plan on using.

During the event

• Perform moderation duties, including:
  • Manage host account and assign co-host responsibilities.
  • Activate session recording.
  • Share any housekeeping items.
  • Recap previous academy happenings and assignments due.
  • Introduce the speaker.
  • Moderate the session using the available tools in Google Meet.
  • Assist with and/or report any technical difficulties for assistance.
• Encourage completion of evaluation forms from session attendees.
• Preview presenter, content and homework for the next session.

After the event

• Encourage completion of evaluation forms from session attendees via the attendee Slack channel.
• Help monitor (with co-chairs) attendee Slack channel for questions/assistance.

Qualifications

Required

• Membership in the association, which can be fulfilled at application. (Free general membership for higher education professionals would meet this requirement.)
• A detail-oriented person that can stay on top of multiple responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred

• Familiarization with Google Meet or Zoom.

Estimated time commitment

All commitments are virtual.

• 1-6 months prior to the academy: optional monthly planning meetings; 1 hour per month.
  • If the moderator is interested in learning more about higher-level academy logistics.
• 1 month prior to the academy: presentation logistic meetings; 1-3 hours in total
• During the academy: pre-session logistics and session attendance; ~6 hours per week for 5 weeks.

Length of appointment

12 months, with the option to renew.

Growth opportunities

By serving as the session moderator, you will gain:

• Opportunity to learn while volunteering on a flexible schedule.
• Ability to make connections with presenters and attendees to expand your professional network.
• Experience serving on a committee for the Association.
• Committee members who reliably serve on this committee would be eligible to serve as a program or committee vice chair or chair.
• Access to DigiCol volunteer rewards.

Conference attendance

Online academy attendance is required. Academy registration is waived for this position.

How to Apply

To apply, select the following Apply for Job button, then use the supplied link. You will be taken to your Volunteer Profile form. Update your profile to include your interest in this position and your related qualifications.