Join to apply for the Moodle VLE/eLearning Administrator role at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Join to apply for the Moodle VLE/eLearning Administrator role at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
Department: Department of Surgical Affairs
Tenure:Permanent – Full time
Reporting to: Lead Technical Officer, DOSA
Closing date: Sunday 13th of July at 23:45pm
About the post
The Department of Surgical Affairs (DOSA) is responsible for training surgeons and emergency medicine personnel as well as offering post graduate courses in advanced clinical practice, masters in surgery and surgical science and practice. In addition, CPD courses are available both online and hybrid online/class forms. Online courses support by DOSA are hosted on the Moodle platform.
This role involves both maintaining and creating courses using our Moodle platform for our CPD courses, Post Graduate Courses and other courses offered. In addition, a portion of the work involves support our faculty to both make content available and support faculty in maintaining content. The role involves liaising with several course owners, surgical faculty as well as the IT department for Moodle support. The usual Moodle admin tasks such as enrolling, reporting and testing will be required.
Duties include:
Course Development & Design
* Collaborate with subject matter experts to scope, storyboard, and produce structured online learning modules.
* Transform draft materials (e.g., PowerPoint) into multimedia-rich Moodle courses using AI tools where appropriate.
* Apply best practices in instructional design, accessibility (e.g., Universal Design for Learning), and mobile-first content layout.
* Create or refine quizzes, clinical scenarios, and assessments using AI tools like ChatGPT.
* Create and manage Moodle courses and modules, including enrolment, user groups, and course configuration.
* Maintain content across CPD and postgraduate programmes—ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
* Troubleshoot user issues and enrol new learners (including batch processing for CPD course registrations).
* Manage course landing pages and associated Moodle plug-ins.
* Oversee annual course refresh cycles and self-paced CPD course updates based on learner feedback.
Stakeholder Support & Collaboration
* Act as the primary contact for Moodle-related support and technical queries.
* Coordinate across academic leads, course administrators, IT support, and external contributors.
* Support SMEs and administrative teams through informal training and onboarding as needed.
* Provide clear communication on project timelines, feedback cycles, and course launch schedules.
Project and Process Management
* Attend team meetings and contribute updates on e-learning projects and innovation strategies.
* Evaluate course effectiveness through feedback forms and learner performance data.
* Participate in broader projects across DOSA and the university as required.
* Stay current with developments in instructional design and online learning platforms.
* Representing the best interests of the Department/RCSI at all time
Person specification
* Experience administering Moodle or another LMS
* Proven instructional design experience, ideally in a healthcare or academic setting
* Strong understanding of course structure, online pedagogy, and learner-centred design
* Familiarity with multimedia creation tools (e.g., Synthesia, Canva, ElevenLabs, Audacity)
* Experience supporting non-technical users and delivering informal training
* High attention to detail, excellent time management, and a proactive attitude
* Understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE)
* Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards
* Familiarity with tools such as H5P and AI content creation platforms (ChatGPT, Copilot)
* Experience working in medical education or with clinical content
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
* A creative mindset, with a focus on learner engagement and continuous improvement
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative and Education
* Industries
Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) by 2x
Get notified about new Academic Administrator jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Student Experience Officer (Study Abroad)
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€22.58
-
€25.04
2 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€22.58
-
€25.04
4 weeks ago
Children, Adolescent & Young Adult (CAYA) Supports Administrator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€41,552.00
-
€51,798.00
18 hours ago
Children, Adolescent & Young Adult (CAYA) Supports Administrator
Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
English Second Language Teacher - Training and Full Support Provided!
Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month ago
Hiring Immediately for 2025! Entry-Level English Teacher
Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland 19 hours ago
English Second Language Teacher - Training and Full Support Provided!
Hiring Immediately for 2025! Entry-Level English Teacher
Rathfarnham, South Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Children, Adolescent & Young Adult (CAYA) Supports Administrator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 months ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 7 months ago
Hiring Immediately for 2025! Entry-Level English Teacher
Dublin 7, County Dublin, Ireland 18 hours ago
NSS202394 Grade IV, Assistant Staff Officer, BreastCheck Merrion
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days ago
Hiring Immediately for 2025! Entry-Level English Teacher
Dublin 5, County Dublin, Ireland 18 hours ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 months ago
English Second Language Teacher - Training and Full Support Provided!
Dublin 6, County Dublin, Ireland 1 day ago
Dublin 1, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 5 days ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland 11 hours ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Hiring Immediately for 2025! Entry-Level English Teacher
Naas, County Kildare, Ireland 19 hours ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr