Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning

Department

UCPE Teaching & Learning

About the Department

Innovative, career-driven learning experiences define University of Chicago Professional Education. In our commitment to spread the University's knowledge as broadly as possible, we offer impactful and flexible programs and courses that introduce individual and corporate audiences to up-to-the-minute research, the latest standards in their field, a new professional network, and the University of Chicago's rich intellectual community. Our instructors, seasoned professionals all, deliver unparalleled expertise drawn from years of industry experience. We give our students the tools to succeed in our fast-moving, interconnected world and achieve a competitive edge at any stage of their careers.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning, will manage instructional design, development, and revision for non-credit courses. Responsibilities will include working with instructors and other SMEs to design and develop new courses; using market research, student feedback, and inputs from instructors and SMEs to plan updates to existing courses, and then working with instructors to implement those updates; and monitoring trends and innovations so that the learning experience in UCPE’s courses are both outstanding and cutting edge.

This position requires a passion for learning design for professional, adult audiences. The ideal candidate will have the ability to think strategically about new program development across a variety of modalities, audiences, and formats, and bring an energetic, solution-focused mindset to the team.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops engaging online, in-person, and hybrid courses guided by adult learning principles.
• Participates in conversations with instructors, employers, and other SMEs to identify skills gaps and professional development needs, and use that intelligence to drive program creation and revision.
• Synthesizes inputs from course evaluations, market research, and conversations with SMEs to drive program revision and optimization.
• Works with instructors, staff, and other partners to implement program revision plans.
• Establishes and monitors goals and KPIs for revised courses, including enrollments, student satisfaction, and outcomes
• Creates course sites, organizes course materials, designs assessments and surveys, provides course enrollment/scheduling support (live and online), and responds to requests for program delivery and technical support when required.
• Monitors developments in professional education and educational technology and identifies opportunities for innovation.
• With some direction from others, performs a variety of IT activities supporting an e-learning environment, such as designing curriculum content.
• Analyzes resources and services ranging from basic online courses to application of technology in teaching. This competence is developed by performing structured work assignments.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Post-graduate education in learning design or instructional services.

Experience:

• ​Background creating learning materials and/or teaching in higher education institutions.
• At least three years of related work experience is required in learning design.
• At least three years of related work experience in a relevant setting for a company, university, or relevant complex organization.
• Highly skilled project manager comfortable with multi-tasking and multiple deadlines.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient with learning technology tools such as Canvas.
• Solid digital communications skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Competencies

• Pursue program excellence and optimization.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Maintain an optimistic outlook and creatively marshal resources to achieve results amidst challenging circumstances.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Work both independently and collaboratively, with flexibility and adaptability.
• Creative, solutions-focused person who demonstrates initiative by suggesting different approaches, ideas,