Learning and Curriculum Systems Administrator

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Learning and Curriculum Systems Administrator
Category:
Staff
Department:
Center for Curriculum and Instruction
Locations:
Seattle, WA
Posted:
Jun 14, 2022
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
148964
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About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University System. We are dedicated to providing accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. As a pioneer in digital learning, we have been delivering online education for over 40 years. CityU is ranked by the U.S. News & World Report among the top for online bachelor's degree programs, and among the top online programs for veterans in the U.S. CityU prides itself on having a completion rate of twice the national average according to data from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
CityU has over 20 locations in the Northwest and worldwide. Many of our degree, certificate and endorsement programs are offered online, in-person, mixed-mode and in performance-based formats. Aside from its flagship campus and headquarters in Seattle, CityU offers programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vietnam.
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Learning & Curriculum Systems Administrator supports the Dean of Academic Affairs in leading the administration and maintenance of the university's learning management, curriculum, and related systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the administration and maintenance of learning management, curriculum, and related academic technology systems and integrations.
Develop processes and standards as well as lead high-quality customer service and technical support for faculty on the use of learning management, curriculum, AskCCI, and related systems.
Manage projects and activities, set individual and team priorities, meet critical deadlines, and provide follow-up on assignments with minimal direction.
Identify and develop solutions to automate and increase the efficiency of routine processes in collaboration with team members and the IT department.
Interact and establish regular communication with internal and external stakeholders and vendors. Escalate issues with vendors as appropriate.
Oversee the development and delivery of documentation, training, and multimedia support resources for stakeholders on the effective use of the learning management and curriculum systems.
Oversee the creation, storage, and integration of online synchronous and asynchronous multimedia content, including video streaming, recording, and editing to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Collaborate with the IT department to provide stakeholders with access to system data.
Proactively seek to understand how new updates can impact current processes and/or benefit future development. Identify, test, seek feedback on, and implement new functions and features.
Maintain knowledge of the policies, issues, and laws affecting online learning.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in academic technology.
Promote the adoption of Universal Design principles, ADA and copyright compliance in the use of departmental systems.
Participate in professional development and continuing education activities to support personal and departmental growth.
Provide culturally competent leadership, training, and mentoring to stakeholders and department staff.
Participate in academic committees and task forces.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise the Systems & Media Specialist.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CityU policies and applicable laws.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree in educational technology or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in learning management system administration with proven technical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of current and innovative trends in academic technology and instructional design principles in face-to-face, online, and mixed-mode environments.
Experience in researching, learning, and documenting new systems or tools to create online instructional materials for departmental and external stakeholders.
Experience working with website design, web conferencing, multimedia, and video, e.g. A/V hardware, video editing and streaming services.
Strong data analysis skills to identify, gather and analyze results in support of department initiatives and process improvements.
Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, customer service, presentation and communication skills that enable effective communication with and support of a diverse staff, faculty, and students.
Proven time and project management skills, ability to adjust to changing workloads and priorities, and ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross departmental groups.
Ability to strategically guide and promote the effective use of systems and academic technology to support teaching and learning.
Exceptional technology skills including proficiency with Learning Management Systems, LTI's, Academic Technologies, and MS Office products.
Experience with Brightspace, Watermark and LTI integrations desired.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.
Working Conditions:
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
Some evening and weekend hours are required in this position.
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
Salary information:
$65,000 -- $75,000/year DOE
Benefits information:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs, Other types of voluntary insurance, Retirement benefits or accounts, Education assistance or tuition reimbursement, Commuting/travel assistance, and Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules.
Application Instructions:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application is one that includes:
Completed Electronic Application Form
Resume
Cover Letter
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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