How to hire a distance learning coordinator

How to hire a distance learning coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step distance learning coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a distance learning coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new distance learning coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the distance learning coordinator you need to hire. Certain distance learning coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A distance learning coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, distance learning coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents distance learning coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Distance Learning Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Distance Learning Coordinator		$17-75
   Coordinator	Coordinators are responsible for liaising between the department they are assigned to and any other external party. They oversee projects or agreements... Show more	$12-29

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Videoconferencing
   • Blackboard
   • Support Instructors
   • Distance Learning
   • Web Conferencing
   • Video Conferences
   • Student Enrollment
   • K-12
   • Technical Assistance
   • Distance Learning Courses
   • Mathematics
   • Educational Programs

   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your distance learning coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A distance learning coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, distance learning coordinators' average salary in florida is 45% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level distance learning coordinators 77% less than senior-level distance learning coordinators.
   • Certifications. A distance learning coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a distance learning coordinator's salary.

   Average distance learning coordinator salary

   $76,238yearly

   $36.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level distance learning coordinator salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a distance learning coordinator job description

   A job description for a distance learning coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a distance learning coordinator job description:

   Distance learning coordinator job description example

   At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and responsibility to enrich their lives by helping them identify and educational pathway that will lead them to success in life. It is therefore, required that every team member, regardless of job titles or duties be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
   
   We are currently seeking a Distance Learning Adult Basic Education (ABE) high school equivalency (HSE) coordinator. The Distance Learning HSE Coordinator will develop and manage the online distance learning program. Train DL instructional team. Teach students the necessary lessons for successful completion of the High School Equivalency (HSE) examination administered in four areas, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The Distance Learning coordinator will also assist in preparing students for post-secondary education. Also, prepares lesson plans and manages online classroom instruction using high engagement practices and retention strategies.
   GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
   
   EDUCATION:
   
   Required: Bachelor's Degree
   
   Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Education
   
   EXPERIENCE:
   
   Required: Teaching ability in Adult Basic Education or High School Equivalency, Experience with teaching online classes, Preferably Blackboard LMS
   
   JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
   
   Develop and Manage the distance learning program.
   
   Create and facilitate the DL student orientation.
   
   Completes the annual Distance Learning TWC Plan.
   
   Hire, train, and evaluate the CRU distance learning instructional team.
   
   Teach one or more online GED course/s.
   
   Prepare and facilitate high-engagement learning activities for weekly online class meetings.
   
   Manage and maintain the cohorts of the new student enrollment process.
   
   Upload the provided curriculum into the online management system, Blackboard.
   
   Use a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques to address all learning styles and cultural differences through an online medium.
   
   Create learner-centered lessons with high engagement activities and effective retention practices for online students.
   
   Administer the approved TWC assessment and progress assessments.
   
   Regularly Collaborate with other instructors and professionals in the development of individual students' needs and progress.
   
   Attend staff meetings and in-service training as required.
   
   Run required TEAMS reports and use other Adult Education computer systems. (Training Provided.)
   
   Be willing to be flexible and grow.
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
   
   Knowledge of adult basic education math content.
   
   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
   
   Strong attention to detail.
   
   Ability to work independently and make decisions based on general guidelines.
   
   Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-term goals
   
   Strong administrative and organizational skills.
   
   Ability to work with with educational technologies, such as Zoom, Google Suite, Remind, and Microsoft Office
   
   Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required travel between offices, buildings and required the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and or maneuver office supplies as needed.
   
   Schedule: The schedule will be base on the applicant's availability.
   
   Work Environment: This position is located in Amarillo, Texas and operates in a professional environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications.
   
   Travel Expectations: Some travel may be required for this position. Be knowledgeable with Amarillo College travel policy.
   
   Salary: pay grade 11
   
   Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
   
   Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.
   
   Promotional Opportunity Policy:
   
   Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
   
   Benefits
   
   Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through TRS or ORP, the college offers the AC Benefit Plan 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right distance learning coordinator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with distance learning coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit distance learning coordinators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your distance learning coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit distance learning coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with distance learning coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new distance learning coordinator

   Once you've found the distance learning coordinator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new distance learning coordinator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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