Project Assistant for Online Courses
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Project Assistant for Online Courses----
Hiring Department:
College of Liberal Arts----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated professional to assist with the operations of a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, innovating, and promoting educational technology and online learning within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas.
This fixed-term position is expected to be funded until 08/31/2025.
This position provides life/work balance with a 40-hour, typical work week. Some teleworking is available for this position, but an on-campus presence is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Join Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/laits/), a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting educational technology and online learning within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package (https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective) that includes:
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage for employee
Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents - up to 50% employer-paid
Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
12 days of paid sick leave per year
Employer contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Staff Tuition Assistance Program
Access to Recreation & Health Facilities
Flexible Work Arrangements
Purpose
This position is an integral part of a course development and studio production team that supports and maintains online and hybrid courses across the University in a variety of colleges and departments. As a part of the Liberals Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) Online Course Team, this role collaborates across a campus-wide set of teams, both within LAITS and outside. We work in close partnership with graphic designers, video and audio production specialists, and software developers to execute the instructional vision of our faculty. This role assists in supporting a portfolio of dozens of courses employing a variety of production, student interaction, and assessment models.
Responsibilities
Assist in deployment of various online educational projects, including: software development, audio/video production, and other content acquisition and production. Assist with developing and managing online courses.
Assist project teams in developing, managing, and deploying complex projects. Assist in assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and acquiring needed media and resources.
Participate in simultaneous projects by working with faculty and staff members to meet project goals, balance project requirements, and meet deadlines.
Perform routine and non-routine tasks for studio and classroom-based audio/video production, and reporting project and team status to various stakeholders.
Participate in requirement and design reviews and software testing, comply with change control procedures, and abide by established internal review processes and technical standards.
Assist in development of training, documents, and materials. Work with administrative staff to diligently abide by university practices.
Assist in cultivating robust and sustainable working relationships between technology, media, content, and academic teams to help foster an environment of cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
Assist in management of outsourced work where applicable.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience with clerical functions. One year of experience at the senior office assistant level.
Ability to work with precision and attention to detai
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