Assistant Director, Online Learning - Waltham, United States - Brandeis University

Brandeis University

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Waltham, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Associate Director of Online Learning & Quality Assurance, Rabb School and Brandeis Online.

At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.

If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses.

Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Assessment (40%)- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the quality and integrity of online courses and programs and enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.- Collaborate with faculty and learning designers to review and evaluate online courses, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement based on quality assurance criteria.- Conduct regular reviews of online courses and programs to assess alignment with quality standards, accessibility guidelines, and best practices in online pedagogy.- Manage the collection and analysis of data related to online course quality and student satisfaction, synthesizing findings into actionable insights and recommendations that inform continuous improvement efforts.- Assist Assistant Dean with recommending, implementing, and administering ongoing assessment methods and procedures to ensure programs stay relevant and competitive.- Coordinate the assessment of online learning outcomes, working with faculty and learning designers to develop assessment strategies and tools that measure student achievement and program effectiveness.- Coordinate assessment activities across academic and administrative units, providing guidance and support to ensure the collection of meaningful data.- Collaborate with academic departments and administrative units to ensure alignment of online learning initiatives with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.- Record, store, manage, and disseminate confidential and sensitive assessment data, as appropriate- Coordinate internal and external communication of assessment results.- Serve as a resource for faculty and administrators seeking guidance on assessment-related matters, offering expertise and support as needed.- Contribute to institutional planning and decision-making processes by leveraging assessment data to inform strategic initiatives.

Online Learning (25%)- Collaborate with faculty and learning designers to design, develop, and evaluate online courses and programs that promote student engagement, learning, and success.- Provide guidance and support to faculty in the design and delivery of interactive and engaging online courses, ensuring adherence to best practices in online pedagogy and Brandeis Online quality standards.- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and others to promote a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement in online education.- Manage the queue of courses that need learning design support, coordinating with faculty, program chairs, the learning design team.

Issue contracts and provide support to keep projects on-time and completed in a timely manner.- Collaborate with the Learning Design Team to review and improve course design processes to make course revision projects more efficient and improve overall course quality.- Ensure courses are set-up, made available to students, and backed-up in a timely manner each term.- Organize written documentation for student issues requiring Vice President or Assistant Dean's intervention.

Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and pedagogical approaches in online learning, incorporating innovative practices into course and program development.

Program Development (25%)- Establish and maintain consistent program development processes that align with the university's existing academic processes and ensure programs adhere to Brandeis Online's standards for high-quality online courses and programs.- Collaborate with academic units to design and develop new online offerings-including for-credit and non-credit programs and courses-shepherding them through the approval and launch processes.- Analyze program design and development processes to determine processes optimization and/or enhancement.

Divisional and University Support (10%)- Actively participate in regular team and divisional meetings. Collaborate on other divisional projects and provide coverage to team members as needed.- Provide feedback to other team members and to Assistant Dean regarding best practices and strategies.- Perform other divisional tasks as needed, such as supporting recruiting and admissions activities, networking events, and commencement.- Collaborate with University partners to ensure alignment to provide the best possible experience for Brandeis Online learners.- Develop and refine infrastructure processes seeking continuous improvements, innovation, and o