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Learning Experience Design Certificate Coordinator
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Position Number: 1889399
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Learning Experience Design Certificate Coordinator

Job Opening ID: 186066
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Vp Digital Educ Init
Department: CAI - Operations
Posting Begin/End Date: 4/01/2020 4/08/2020
Salary:
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest:

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should include salary requirements, address your specific interest in the position, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary
The Center Academic Innovation (AI) is seeking a Learning Experience Design Certificate Coordinator to join a creative and talented team within the Center for Academic Innovation (AI). Academic Innovation applies expertise in the science of learning to the creation and iteration of online, hybrid, and residential learning experiences. The role and responsibility of this position is to support University of Michigan (U-M) students enrolled in the Rackham Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design. This position will report to the Learning Experience Design Lead and also work closely with the Director of Learning Experience Design and Media Design and the Learning Experience Design team.

This position will contribute to the program management and support of the Learning Experience Design (LXD) graduate certificate program. This program combines academic courses on learning theory, curriculum design, multimodal literacies, evaluation, and research design at the School of Education with authentic experiential design opportunities at the Center for Academic Innovation. Graduate students will be well prepared to enter the fields of learning experience design or instructional design in academic and industry settings upon completing this certificate program.

The role and responsibility of this position is to support the 180-hour student residency program where students are immersed in a professionally-oriented experience while collaboratively supervised by U-M faculty and Academic Innovation experts to design, analyze, and implement innovative experiences and tools in online and in-person learning environments. The Learning Experience Design Certificate Coordinator plays a key role in assisting faculty and instructional staff affiliated with the program. The role is a key contributor in expanding the capabilities of AI to achieve our vision of expanding U-M's educational offerings.

You
The ideal candidate for this position will have worked in a multidisciplinary team environment, has experience in instructional design in higher education, has a passion for improving access to education, and has a desire to explore and research how technology and design practices can be used to transform education. This role will work within a fast-paced environment to support educational programming aimed at unlocking new educational opportunities and enabling personalized, engaged, and lifelong learning for the U-M community and learners around the world.

Us
The Center for Academic Innovation is a strategic priority for the University of Michigan. Through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and personalization at scale, AI aims to shape the future of learning and redefine public residential education at a 21st century research university by unlocking new opportunities for the U-M community and learners around the world.

Our preferred future includes:

An open model for pre-college learning and preparation that broadens access and enhances participation
A personalized, rigorous, and inclusive model for residential learning grounded in learning analytics and experimentation
A flexible and networked model for global and lifelong learning that embraces the evolution of a more permeable university
A participatory and inclusive model for public engagement that accelerates bilateral knowledge construction and sharing

As we reimagine the global public research university and create a culture of innovation in learning, we value:

boldness and humility
creativity and process
risk taking and tradition
personalization and scale
openness

For more information, please visit our website: Academic Innovation.

Responsibilities*

Lead student orientation activities to acclimate students enrolled in the certificate program
Develop and maintain onboarding documentation to introduce students to the practices and operations of the Center
Maintain up to date records of hours students complete as part of the experiential residency component of the program
Create instructional resources to introduce students to the principles and practices of the LXD profession
Manage and oversee the experiential learning component of the certificate program
Identify opportunities for students to connect and engage with AI staff across a range of projects
Liaise between students in the program and AI Learning Experience Designers
Design and coordinate a range of enriching co-curricular and professional development opportunities for students in the program
Build and sustain community among students enrolled in the certificate program and affiliated staff
Support LXD Certificate Program co-directors in the creation of curricular resources that expand the reach and impact of the certificate program, such as by coordinating the development of related online modules and instructional materials

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, learning sciences, instructional design, educational technology, or information science
2-3 years of relevant experience (e.g., program coordination, instructional design, teaching)
Demonstrated vision and passion for creating learning experiences that place a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
Solid understanding of learning theories, instructional design methods, and learner-centered design principles
Demonstrated experience and interest in working in a team environment
Demonstrated initiative, independent judgment, diplomacy, and service-oriented attitude
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Demonstrated initiative, independent judgment, diplomacy, and service-oriented attitude
Experience managing and/or mentoring students, volunteers, or part-time employees
Ability to manage workload under time constraints and conflicting demands
Ability to effectively build relationships and understand a variety of viewpoints

Desired Qualifications*

Master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, learning sciences, instructional design, educational technology, or information science
Familiarity with Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Open Educational Resources (OER), Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Coursera, Canvas, edX and other educational platforms
Experience working in K-12 or higher education settings

Additional Information
Excellent benefits are available, for details, see benefits.umich.edu/

NOTE: This is a one-year, term-limited position.

Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Decision Making Process
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/186066/learning_experience_design_certificate_coordinator