Location
Newberg, OR | United States
Job description
George Fox University's growing and vibrant digital innovation team, called "George Fox Digital" (GFD), is in search of a Digital Assessment Specialist to join them and help the organization measure learning and student experience for their courses.
About the Job:
As an integral part of our learning design team, the one who holds this position will support the team in the critical task of thinking about how students are interacting with our digital courses: Learn why students take these courses, gather and present data on how, when, and why, as well as what circumstances students learn well in these courses, and explore how we can continually improve our courses to fulfill the mission of George Fox University. In addition to supporting traditional academic offerings, the Specialist will support other educational products such as non-degree certificate programs, corporate education initiatives, and in-house digital products for our university.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assessing the design and learning experience of all George Fox Digital courses (traditional undergraduate, graduate, adult degree program, and non-degree courses), ensuring consistency of high-quality student learning by performing analysis within the GFD design team and in collaboration with data analysts, marketing staff, learning support services, faculty, the GFD Student Support Specialist, and others who survey student feedback.
- Working with the GFD Director of Digital Learning to ensure GFD courses are in line with GFU and NWCCU accreditation practices and standards and to ensure learning outcomes are met. In particular, to ensure that GFD fulfills the GFU promise that all students will "Be Known" at our university-even in digital environments.
- Helping the Vice President of George Fox Digital discuss the progress of the GFD initiative with the broader GFU community through data analysis, developing case studies, producing surveys and interviews with stakeholders, and other internal and external measures that will help our community know about the progress made toward effective learning in GFD environments.
- Maintaining a presence in a campus office to offer in-person support to GFD personnel and interdepartmental collaborators.
- Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
- By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
- Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
- Other duties as assigned.
We're looking for candidates who have:
- An advanced degree or demonstrate substantive experience in educational assessment, particularly in digital environments.
- Experience or a working knowledge in conducting or contributing to research that tests the efficacy of learning methodologies, online course design, and innovative academic and lifelong learning outcomes.
- A working knowledge of educational assessment and core technologies that are deployed in the creation of online learning materials.
- The ability to work as part of a team, operating independently on long-term and short-term projects at the direction of the Director of Digital Learning and VP of GFD.
- An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and address accessibility issues with regard to digital learning environments.
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
Job information: - Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, 12 months of the year
- Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
- Hybrid scheduling available after a training period
- Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment
- Supervisor: The Director of Digital Learning for GFD
George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the and on our website.
As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.
What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?
- Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
- Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
- Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
For your personal well-being we offer:
- A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
- Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
- A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
- Free Fitness Center membership.
- Free parking.
- Rich employee benefit package.
Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website
When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!
**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact
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