Address Job no: 0061708 Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full-time; Continuing Department: Student and Scholarly ServicesSalary: UOM 8 - $115,137 - $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super
Lead our team supporting Digital Assessment solutions and help drive university-wide impact.
Spearhead the service and support of current and emergent educational technologies, and their adoption and use into Digital Assessment practices.
Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the RoleAre you ready to progress in your career and shape the future of education through technology? Join our team as the Manager of Digital Assessment Support within the Academic Services & Digital Experience Team at Scholarly Services. In this role, you'll collaborate with a team of experts to coordinate Digital Assessment services and support instructional staff university-wide in designing effective assessments using cutting-edge educational technologies. You'll lead coordination efforts, working closely with the Exams Unit and IT Support, and engage with stakeholders both internally and externally to drive innovation in online learning systems support
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the Digital Assessment group in the Academic Systems & Digital Experience team within Scholarly Services, supporting the Associate Director in operationalising the University's strategic Digital Assessment initiatives. Focussing on facilitating effective use of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) in Digital Assessment and examination contexts using educational technologies.
Implementing industry and sector best practices, and providing comprehensive support for a variety of learning and teaching activities.
Leading a small team of Educational Technologists, coordinating digital examination service support in collaboration with other departments and internal stakeholders.
Actively contributing to strategic discovery projects and pilots exploring enterprise learning technologies suite, collaborating with various university teams.
Who we are looking forWe're seeking an individual with a proven track record in managing Educational Technology services, including Learning Management Systems, in complex institutional environments. You will be an experienced team leader, with strong communication skills. Managing a small team, you will be able to provide excellent coaching and training, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within your team. You will excel in managing workloads within a dynamic team environment, ensuring high levels of satisfaction for both our staff and students. Experience in leveraging data and analytics to drive insights and inform improvements are also highly valued. If you're passionate about innovation in education and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
You will also have:
Tertiary qualifications with strong relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Proven expertise in industry standards and operational practices for educational and ICT service delivery. Capable of implementing practical, sustainable solutions under pressure to meet strategic and tactical needs for advancing learning and teaching goals both centrally and locally.
Proven track record in managing complex user support and consultation requests, enhancing experiences and outcomes for staff and students using online educational technologies for fully online and blended learning approaches.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and active engagement in staying current with the latest applications of technologies in learning, teaching, and assessment.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly ServicesStudent and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Learning Environments is a part of the Teaching and Learning Innovation portfolio within Scholarly Services, and is responsible for the support of staff and students in their teaching and learning at the University through learning design support, educational technology support, library services, and video and media production.
What we offer you!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
Applications close: 5th March 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position Description: Manager, Digital Assessment & Examinations Support .pdf
