Assistant Director

26850BR

Ctr for Online & Distance Lrn

Position Overview

Jayhawk Global is an education innovation center at the University of Kansas that advances and delivers flexible forms of learner engagement, including online degree programs, professional and workforce development, certifications, competency-based educational offerings, credit for prior experience, employee training, and enrichment learning.  The Center for Online and Distance Learning (CODL) specializes in instructional design and media innovation.  We serve KU faculty and staff who develop and deliver online and hybrid courses.  Our focus is to facilitate KU’s strategic goals for expanding online learning by providing pedagogy and technology expertise in support of teaching and learning.

The Assistant Director works closely with the CODL Director in planning and implementing a broad range of projects and activities in support of teaching and learning.  In addition, this position is responsible for managing communications between CODL and the campus community; identifying opportunities for faculty professional development offerings; and is a champion and advocate for the student experience, digital accessibility, and effective learning design.

Job Description

• 40% – Assists the Director in strategic planning and project management of course design services provided to faculty. Stays current with trends and new developments related to CODL’s mission. Represents the Director and CODL in campus conversations and initiatives related to course design, online education, and educational technologies. 
• 25% – Reviews course templates to ensure consistency and quality across the program portfolio. Uses Quality Matters and learning theories to ensure curriculum and content are designed to engage learners.  Evaluates delivery modality and makes recommendations for changes/improvements as needed.
• 20% – Creates a strategy for communicating project needs with stakeholders. Manages communications to the campus community regarding CODL activities as well as instructor and course design spotlights.
• 10% – Designs a process to identify relevant and timely professional development opportunities for faculty in the areas of online teaching, course design, and instructional technologies. Works with instructional design team to develop, implement, and assess trainings and workshops.
• 5% – Other related duties as assigned by the Director.

Position Requirements

This position is located on the Lawrence campus, and physical presence in the Lawrence office is required on a regular basis. Ability to travel to conferences semi-annually for professional development highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Laura Diede
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application includes:

Application review begins on Monday, January 15, 2024. Apply by January 14, 2024 for consideration. 

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Application Review Begins

15-Jan-2024

Anticipated Start Date

05-Feb-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FLSA Status

Administrative

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Normal work hours are Monday – Friday from 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Occasionally this position will require some flexibility during academic year peak and special events.

Job Family

Administrative/Management-KUL

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

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