Senior Resource Design Specialist

4 days ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Job Title: Senior Resource Design Specialist

About the Role:

The University of Waterloo's Centre for Education in Mathematics & Computing (CEMC) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Resource Design Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our outreach organization, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing electronic educational resources that promote mathematics and computer science education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop targeted strategies to increase the use of CEMC online outreach activities
  • Assess the needs of the educational community and advise senior management on electronic resource direction
  • Track predictors of student success and satisfaction using analytics tools
  • Evaluate existing resources and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Advise on the creation, modification, and maintenance of resources to fit the evolving Canadian and international educational landscapes
  • Recommend the use of emerging technologies for individualized and differentiated assessment and instruction
  • Update and maintain strategies for CEMC's online presence
  • Generate innovative ideas for resource enhancement and platform development

Technical Design and Implementation:

  • Create and manage the technical implementation of e-learning resources from Grade 4 to 8 program levels
  • Responsible for rapid-prototyping, testing, and piloting new resources and functionalities
  • Deal with rapidly changing technology and anticipate emerging technologies
  • Maintain ongoing knowledge of instructional design, learning technology, and learning best practices
  • Interpret industry trends and technologies related to web accessibility and user experience
  • Interpret technical requirements for non-expert audiences

Content Knowledge Design and Implementation:

  • Create and manage academic content for e-learning resources from Grade 4 to 8 program levels
  • Maintain knowledge of curriculum topics from elementary school through undergraduate education in mathematics and/or computer science
  • Enhance subject-matter knowledge and skills in mathematics and/or computer science and educational theory
  • Research and develop ideas for new and complementary resources
  • Interpret content and educational requirements for non-expert audiences

Project Management:

  • Manage electronic resource development projects, providing instructional design and project leadership
  • Provide accurate development of time estimates and contribute to establishing project milestones and budget estimates
  • Ensure the successful completion of online resource projects, on-time, within scope, and employing sound design and development practices
  • Manage larger goals against realistic expectations and keep senior management informed of project issues

Communication and Training:

  • Disseminate knowledge of new teaching and learning technologies to stakeholders
  • Present results of research and development activities and strategic direction to internal and external stakeholders
  • Deliver and facilitate information sessions and meetings with authors and contributors
  • Develop and manage relationships with key representatives from units across campus
  • Maintain connections with external organizations and professional associations

Other CEMC Outreach Activities:

  • Participate in the CEMC Visits Schools program as an educator
  • Participate in the creative content design of global mathematics and computing contests
  • Participate in on-campus marking of global mathematics contests
  • Participate in CEMC workshops and conferences as a speaker
  • Provide recruitment support and act as a CEMC and Waterloo brand ambassador

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with qualifications in the field of Education required
  • 7-10 years' current or recent experience teaching full-time at Grade 4 to 6 level
  • Extensive experience in educational materials development and digital media design
  • Success leading academic projects and working with academic stakeholders
  • Project management experience in a higher education setting an asset
  • Knowledge of instructional design, learning theory, and e-learning best practices
  • Knowledge of media development tools, learning, e-learning tools, and learning management systems
  • Advanced experience with mathematical software packages
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite
  • Advanced skills communicating technical and non-technical topics to various audiences
  • Expert teacher of mathematics and/or computer science at the Grade 4 to 6 level
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to present Mathematics and/or Computer Science outreach workshops
  • Strong research skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to problem-solve and creatively identify effective and efficient solutions
  • Critical, creative, and strategic thinking capability
  • Ability to travel locally, domestically, and internationally
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel internationally
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment

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