Job title : Manager: Digital Learning (Job Level 8) Job Location : Western Cape, Stellenbosch Deadline : January 16, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Duties Leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of innovative digital and online learning strategies.
Providing support to academic staff regarding the learning management system (Moodle) and other educational technologies.
Designing online/hybrid learning sessions with academic staff to ensure a high-quality learning experience aligned with module outcomes and assessment strategies.
Developing and implementing processes and best practices for creating online/hybrid learning modules. Identifying the pedagogical needs of academic staff for online/hybrid learning and design capacity development interventions.
Managing the learning technology team, overseeing the learning management system and other relevant technologies. Cultivating a collaborative and innovative culture which prioritises continuous learning, upskilling, and professional development. Overseeing career development, performance management, and training requirements for the learning technology team.
Collaborating with academic staff, the Head: Learning and Teaching, and other teams to develop online/hybrid learning offerings. Undertaking additional duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements A postgraduate degree (e.g., honours, postgraduate diploma, or master's) in education, educational technology, instructional technology and design, online learning design, or a closely related field.
Three years' recent and relevant working experience in an educational context (preferably in a higher education institution or business school) within the field of online/hybrid learning design.
Experience must demonstrate the ability to operate at a senior level, including designing, implementing, and evaluating online or hybrid learning initiatives in collaboration with academic staff or educators.
Proven management experience, including leading a team, overseeing performance management, and driving strategic goals in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Understanding learning theory and practice, and experience in creating digital content (e.g., videos, SCORMs, podcasts, interactive digital content).
Proficiency in using and supporting a learning management system and other learning technologies.
Experience using video streaming and online collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams). Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
Recommendation Project management experience on relevant projects (i.e.
educational technologies or online learning design).
Evidence of continued development/training regarding technology-enriched learning.
Experience in graphic design, website design or programming.
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