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Job title: Yale Summer Session Online Education Manager
Company: Yale University
Job description: Essential Duties

1. Researches and identifies new trends in online learning technology, design and practice. Makes recommendations to enhance and grow the program. 2. Conducts research on business aspects of potential new online learning project and makes suggestions on business models for new online learning projects. 3. Represents online learning initiative during faculty recruitment periods. 4. Provides assistance for various online learning initiatives beyond for-credit distance programs (i.e., free and open distribution projects). 5. Serves as a primary technical support provider. 6. Assists in the preparation of course materials for online distribution, uploading and organization of course materials, and production of digital resources that will be easily accessible online. 7. Designs, develops and deploys appropriate assessment tools to measure and evaluate all critical aspects of the online course environment. Researches and develops all necessary materials and benchmarking tools to obtain institutional approval for online courses. Participates in ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the online course materials. 8. Manages all online course development initiatives to ensure that program resources will meet expectations, while meeting schedule timeline and budgetary targets. 9. Provides expert advice on effective and efficient online teaching practices. Develops specialized faculty training materials as needed. 10. Manages relationships with external vendors involved in the production and delivery of courses. 11. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Duration Type

Regular

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Searchable Job Family

Administration

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

Reporting to the Director of Online Education & Information Technology, the YSS Online Education Specialist will collaborate with Yale faculty, staff, and subject matter experts to develop and maintain high quality digital learning materials, assessments and courses in accordance with learning objectives. The Specialist will leverage best practices of instructional design and the latest educational technologies to create interactive and exceptional courses and content. This position will also be instrumental in course delivery, providing the necessary administrative and pedagogical support required to maintain course quality. In addition, the YSS Online Education Specialist will research academic innovation for the continued improvement, success, and diversification of program offerings. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop highly effective online courses, content, and related digital media based on current and emerging best practices and technologies, and in collaboration with faculty and subject matter experts. Consult with faculty, provide ongoing guidance and support in the creation of online course content and delivery. Primary provider of administrative and technical support for course preparation and delivery Research, test and implement administrative and learning technologies. Maintain currency of best instructional practices, technologies, and resources for online learning and communicate these to faculty. Conduct program evaluation of teaching methods, student assessment, and technology; implement improvements as appropriate. Design and execute web-based / multi-media projects related to program operation. Recruit and manage a team of online course support student workers and proctors in the summer. Create and maintain operational documentation. Attend meetings and participate on committees as necessary. Maintain a high standard of professionalism in representing the University including confidentiality in all aspects of the position's responsibilities and adherence to policies, procedures, and other established guidelines as appropriate. Adhere to professional accountability and accept responsibility for managing situations and problems. Work cooperatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and College objectives and provide a high level of service to customers by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (P5)

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Supervisory Organization

Yale Summer Session

Time Type

Full time

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory, online course design and pedagogy as well as assessment.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proficiency with learning management systems and web-based collaborative tools. Demonstrated ability with streaming video, screen casting production and content authoring tools.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to work independently or within a collaborative environment.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Excellent project management and problem solving skills.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

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Work Model

On-site
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Location: Yale, MI

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