CDSO Online Learning Manager-Project Manager
CDSO Online Learning Manager-Project Manager
Hiring Department:
Department of Computer Science
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Sep 01, 2024
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Job Details:
General Notes
Housed in the UT Austin Department of Computer Science, Computer and Data Science Online (CDSO) administers an innovative suite of at-scale online Master’s degree programs offered by the University of Texas at Austin. CDSO’s online programs currently include the Master of Computer Science (MSCS), the Master of Data Science (MSDS), and Master in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI). (Note: the MSDS program is a joint effort between the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics and Data Science). Priced affordably, built flexibly to accommodate working professionals, and scaled to educate thousands, these programs extend the promise of advanced technical education to a wide and diverse student population.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full time basis for any employer.
Purpose
Reporting to the CDSO Director for Online Programs, the Online Learning Manager will coordinate and manage partnerships with CDSO’s teaching faculty and act as a primary point of coordination and contact for most of CDSO’s academic operations. They will also lead continuous improvements to CDSO’s courses, tools, and delivery structure to help ensure the CDSO’s programs remain at the forefront of high-quality affordable at-scale graduate education in computer and data science.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Computer and Data Science Online (CDSO) team’s communications with teaching faculty for all programs regarding course scheduling, pre-semester course preparation, TA assignments, technology needs, platform support and other instruction-related inquiries. Develop static resources to orient current and new teaching faculty to the online programs suite and online teaching.
- Create course runs, add TAs and instructors to courses, set up discussion boards and LTI tools, and support instructors with content and date changes where needed. Manage tools integration across platforms for online courses.
- Oversee recruitment, appointment, training/on-boarding and support for Learning Facilitators (online course assistants).
- Partner with UT’s Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) in the planning and design of new online courses (content and assessment), as well as major updates of current online courses within the online programs suite.
- Administer and manage surveys and other forms of instructional data-gathering for the CDSO suite. Utilize Salesforce and other tools to report and analyze instructional data for various program stakeholders; make data-informed recommendations to increase program effectiveness and increase student success.
- Research best practices for adult online learning. Manage process(es) of continuous improvement throughout the team’s instructional operations, from course design and features to Learning Facilitator training.
- Assist CDSO team staff as needed with registration, admission and other core administrative functions. Work with academic staff in CS and SDS departments to project, plan and schedule future semesters and course runs, and to list upcoming courses with UT Registrar.
- Assist in development of student focused resources, including webinars, orientations, graduation videos and occasional on-campus events. Represent CDSO and its programs at campus events and conferences.
- Perform other related functions as assigned. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, and aspects of job described.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
- 3-5 years of post-secondary teaching or TA experience
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with university teaching faculty on instruction or instructional-related projects
- Experience with online learning platforms and tools
- Familiarity with adult-learning and instructional design principles and approaches
- Ability to effectively collaborate with and support teaching faculty
- Ability to interpret and use data to foster course and program improvements
- Ability to design and present multimedia training materials
- Understanding of the needs of adult students
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated initiative and innovation in the work environment
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree from accredited university in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, or related field
- Experience with at-scale and/or online educational projects or initiatives
- 3-5 years of experience in curriculum design and implementation, and digital instructional delivery
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating online instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
- Strong understanding of software engineering, work experience in the industry, or computer science/software-oriented degree
Salary Range
$80,000+ depending on qualifications
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
About Organization
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the University has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.