Distance learning coordinator vs distance learning administrator

The differences between distance learning coordinators and distance learning administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a distance learning coordinator and a distance learning administrator. Additionally, a distance learning administrator has an average salary of $85,243, which is higher than the $76,238 average annual salary of a distance learning coordinator.

The top three skills for a distance learning coordinator include videoconferencing, blackboard and support instructors. The most important skills for a distance learning administrator are learning management system, learning programs, and elearning.

Distance learning coordinator vs distance learning administrator overview

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Distance Learning Administrator
Yearly salary	$76,238	$85,243
Hourly rate	$36.65	$40.98
Growth rate	7%	8%
Number of jobs	13,519	56,374
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	4	4

Distance learning coordinator vs distance learning administrator salary

Distance learning coordinators and distance learning administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Distance Learning Administrator
Average salary	$76,238	$85,243
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $158,000	Between $51,000 And $139,000
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Differences between distance learning coordinator and distance learning administrator education

There are a few differences between a distance learning coordinator and a distance learning administrator in terms of educational background:

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Distance Learning Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Distance learning coordinator vs distance learning administrator demographics

Here are the differences between distance learning coordinators' and distance learning administrators' demographics:

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Distance Learning Administrator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%	Male, 27.8% Female, 72.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 4.9% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between distance learning coordinator and distance learning administrator duties and responsibilities

Distance learning coordinator example 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.
Provide quarterly metrics to upper management relate to training dollars.
Manage ALC interactive exhibition operations including ALC staff and guest services, gallery prep/maintenance and inventory of art materials.

Distance learning administrator example responsibilities.

Manage and deliver an influential distance learning program utilizing a professional videoconferencing studio.
Consult with users and managers to determine specific locations and requirements for system installation of video teleconferencing equipment.
Consult with other Cerner associates on implementing organization initiatives and creating new and revising current web-base training.

Distance learning coordinator vs distance learning administrator skills

Common distance learning coordinator skills

Videoconferencing, 21%
Blackboard, 13%
Support Instructors, 13%
Distance Learning, 13%
Web Conferencing, 10%
Video Conferences, 5%

Common distance learning administrator skills

Learning Management System, 37%
Learning Programs, 9%
ELearning, 7%
Data Integrity, 7%
Led Training, 7%
Blackboard, 6%

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