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What is a distance learning coordinator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a distance learning coordinator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $36.65 an hour? That's $76,238 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 15,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDistance Learning CoordinatorUS Average
Salary
6.0

Avg. Salary $76,238

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.2

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%

Asian 4.42%

Black or African American 10.41%

Hispanic or Latino 14.60%

Unknown 4.02%

White 65.85%

Gender

female 51.35%

male 48.65%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
6.2

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Distance learning coordinator career paths

Key steps to become a distance learning coordinator

  1. Explore distance learning coordinator education requirements

    Most common distance learning coordinator degrees

    Bachelor's

    59.8 %

    Master's

    27.4 %

    Associate

    7.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific distance learning coordinator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Videoconferencing21.08%
    Blackboard13.29%
    Support Instructors12.99%
    Distance Learning12.94%
    Web Conferencing9.59%
  3. Complete relevant distance learning coordinator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New distance learning coordinators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a distance learning coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real distance learning coordinator resumes.
  4. Research distance learning coordinator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage ALC interactive exhibition operations including ALC staff and guest services, gallery prep/maintenance and inventory of art materials.
    • Project manager for converting the web learning tool from Centra to WebEx.
    • Negotiate RFP's with CSSB and oversee development team for training curriculum-base on research, outcome metrics and program statistics.
    • Used knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and other modern coding languages and techniques to enhance and maintain company's internal websites.
  5. Apply for distance learning coordinator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a distance learning coordinator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average distance learning coordinator salary

The average distance learning coordinator salary in the United States is $76,238 per year or $37 per hour. Distance learning coordinator salaries range between $36,000 and $158,000 per year.

Average distance learning coordinator salary
$76,238 Yearly
$36.65 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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