Digital Learning Project Manager

Position Information

Job Title: Digital Learning Project Manager

Job Description

Notre Dame Learning’s Office of Digital Learning (ODL) invites applications for the position of Digital Learning Project Manager. Our ideal candidate will have experience working in higher education, an appetite for transformational learning initiatives, and a proven track record of getting things done. This position is located within ND Learning’s Office of Digital Learning and plays a critical role in facilitating projects within and across the Creative and Media and Learning Design teams as well as the ND Learning organization more broadly.

Who You Are

You are a creative and driven problem solver with a passion for education, equity and inclusion, and academic innovation. The ultimate team-player, you thrive working in interdisciplinary and fast-paced creative environments and take pride in the projects that you help bring to life. You are comfortable managing complex projects and excel at meeting deadlines. You are excited by the chance to work in an organization relentlessly devoted to supporting the creation of inclusive learning experiences that facilitate the success of all learners in all modalities at an ambitious and energetic global University.

What You’ll Do

The Digital Learning Project Manager will be a key contributor to the creation of excellent learning experiences as they manage and facilitate the successful completion of projects. Your work will cross the Office of Digital Learning’s learning design and media teams with a particular focus on end-to-end online course development projects. Additionally, you will provide program management support for the University’s Summer Online program, online pathway programs, and other strategic initiatives as needed. Responsibilities include:

• Project Management (50%)
  • Manage complex learning initiatives of varying sizes and complexity from end to end, ensuring timely and effective movement from ideation through design, development, delivery, and evaluation;
  • Work collaboratively with faculty, informed by a deep understanding of academic schedules, workflows, and customary practices;
  • Draft project status/summary reports for ODL and ND Learning leadership and other project stakeholders;
  • Collaborate with the Senior Digital Learning Project Manager to utilize Asana for project management activities, including task assignments, status updates, and determining team capacity.

• Program Management (40%)
  • Provide program support for the University’s Summer Online program, online pathway programs, and other strategic initiatives as needed;
  • Manage relationships with external partners.

• Production Management (10%)
  • Work proactively with media professionals and project stakeholders to ensure all milestones, including learning media production and shooting schedules meet project deadlines, scope, and budget; Identified tasks and sub-tasks are being properly met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated success leading complex project workflows from ideation through launch;
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and to deliver on time and within budget;
• Experience working in an educational organization, ideally in higher education;
• Proficiency in some or all: Google Applications; Microsoft Office; Apple Keynote; Conductor or WordPress. Project Management and Productivity Software (Monday.com, Slack, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification(s) related to your experience managing complex projects;
• Graduate degree in a field related to the position;
• Experience in or knowledge of the following areas:
  • Learning sciences, educational development/pedagogy;
  • Conducting original research into market trends, benchmarking, etc.;
  • Online and hybrid learning, including instructional design theory and methodology;

Special Instructions to Applicants

Department: Office of Digital Learning (28601)

Department Website: https://learning.nd.edu/ 

Family / Sub-Family: IT / IT Project Mgmt

Career Stream/Level: EIC 2 Professional

Department Hiring Pay Range: $65,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience

Pay ID: Bi-Weekly

FLSA Status: S1 – FT Exempt

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm EST

Schedule: Hours/Week: 40

Schedule: # of months: 12

Posting Detail Information

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Posting Detail Information

Job Posting Date (Campus): 08/23/2024

Job Posting Date (Public): 08/23/2024

Job Closing Date: 09/22/2024

Posting Type: Open To All Applicants

Posting Number: S251332

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/35591