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Learning Designer, Digital Education

Employer
University of Michigan
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 13, 2020

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.  The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, include your salary requirements, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary ABOUT THE STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESSThe Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to develop leaders who make a positive difference in the world. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improves business and society.

Ross is consistently ranked among the world's leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the BBA, MBA, Part-time MBA (Evening and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Supply Chain Management, Master of Management, and PhD. In addition, the school delivers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs targeting general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management.

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONDigital Education is a strategic priority for Michigan Ross. While Ross faculty have co-created some of the most popular and broad-reaching offerings in the MOOC space, 2020 brings with it a new level of commitment to creating and implementing a digital education strategy that will allow Ross to continue as a leader in the digital learning space. Ross’ vision for Digital Education challenges faculty across the school to creatively deploy and purposefully experiment with technology to enable personalized education for future and current Ross students, as well as lifelong learning for the entire Ross alumni community. The Office of Digital Education is responsible for bringing this vision to life through three critical school functions: digital asset creation; digital program development and delivery; and assurance of learning across the school. All members of the Office of Digital Education collaborate to support this vision and these functions. 

PurposeThe Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is seeking a Learning Designer who can work in a multi-disciplinary team to bring to life course and program strategies, stories and ideas. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in the science of learning and learning design. This position will report to and work closely with the Managing Director, Office of Digital Education to create and incubate a collection of new, exciting, and ground-breaking digital offerings. 

Responsibilities* Faculty Collaboration and Support

  • Collaborate with Ross faculty to create new digital courses and programs 
  • Collaborate with Ross faculty to transform pre-existing courses into new digital courses
  • Collaborate with Ross faculty to author lesson plans that apply science of learning and adhere to Ross digital Assurance of Learning initiative 
  • Collaborate with Ross faculty to transform their research into new digital assets 
  • General

  • Collaborate with the Managing Director to execute a digital education strategy that aligns with the strategic priorities of the school
  • Collaborates with researchers in the Office of Digital Education to create research-based curricular and co-curricular digital courses and tools
  • Develop singular educational templates and digital educational content for learners around the globe
  • Required Qualifications*
    • Bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in a relevant industry
    • Demonstrated experience in concept ideation, design, and delivery
    • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of higher education environment
    • Demonstrated progressive experience in project management including successful launch and implementation of new initiatives
    • Demonstrated initiative, independent judgment, diplomacy, and service-oriented attitude
    • Strong commitment to teamwork and problem solving, as well as the ability to act independently
    • Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to manage workload under time constraints and conflicting demands
    • Ability to work well in a multicultural and collaborative environment
    Desired Qualifications*
  • Master's degree in education or a related field
  • Two years working experience in a discipline taught at Ross 
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with faculty 
  • Evangelist for the value, benefits, and future of digital education
  • Additional Information Physical Demands/Work Environment  

  • Requires the ability to travel to various locations to conduct work and deliver materials
  • The person in this position routinely presents information at events
  • The person in this position occasionally moves through the facility to attend meetings/events and access files or information
  • May require work during early mornings, nights, and/or weekends
  • Michigan Ross values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We are committed to the development of diverse and culturally intelligent staff who thrive and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.

    The statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

    Application Deadline

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days.  The job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

    U-M EEO/AA Statement

    The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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