Cornell University
Location
Ithaca, NY | United States
Job description
School of Continuing Education Learning and Assessment Specialist
Cornell University's School of Continuing Education (SCE) serves as Cornell's gateway to lifelong learning, providing traditional and non-traditional learners alike with innovative, flexible, and accessible educational opportunities that transform lives, advance careers, and positively impact communities around the world. Dating back to 1876, Cornell SCE designs flexible programs tailored to help people achieve academic, personal, and professional success. SCE was described by Cornell President Jacob Gould Schurman in his 1892 report to trustees as an "integral part of the university," and was one of the first official summer programs offered in the United States.
In partnership with Cornell schools and colleges and with eCornell, SCE offers: Summer Session/Winter Session courses for credit on campus, off campus, and online, Precollege programs, and Part-time study for visiting students, year-round. In addition, SCE is launching a new online part-time bachelor's degree program for non-traditional students, working closely with Cornell's Provost, the Vice Provost for External Education, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and an advisory board of Cornell faculty members. The degree will draw heavily upon existing expertise and resources of Cornell faculty and eCornell to ensure a high-quality educational experience.
SCE students include matriculated Cornell students, as well as visiting precollege, undergraduate, and graduate students from around the world; Cornell faculty, staff, and alumni; area residents; working adults and community college graduates; military service members and veterans; incarcerated people; students in Indigenous communities; farmworkers, and others with diverse educational backgrounds and paths to higher education.
What You Will Do
The Learning and Assessment Specialist will be responsible for overseeing course development and implementation, including but not limited to coordinating the course proposal, review, and approval process; evaluating program curriculum; and quality assurance activities such as the assessment of course objectives and program goals. This position requires an in-depth comprehension of curriculum and course development procedures, tools, and policies for the online delivery of degree program courses. The Specialist will actively collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, SCE functional and program heads, and schools and colleges to coordinate the development, delivery, and assessment of program courses.
The Specialist will apply specific academic knowledge, contribute to, and serve as a resource to faculty and teaching assistants in developing and implementing innovative teaching and assessment approaches. Collaborate with the Center for Teaching Innovation and Excellence and other stakeholders to develop metrics to guide and assess instruction. Work jointly with the curriculum design teams to design, develop, and implement courses for the Part-Time Bachelor of Science program. And partner with college faculty and staff in support of program goals; seeking synergy across college programs and identify and coordinate areas of mutual interest or overlap to leverage resources.
This is a full-time position located in Ithaca, NY. A US domestic hybrid work arrangement will be considered based on business needs. Staff typically perform this work remotely 1 day per week and on-campus 4 days per week. This arrangement is subject to change at any time.
What We Need
We are looking for a team member who is collaborative and is experience in and/or demonstrated pledge to aiding diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
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What We Prefer
There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:
No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for position. This position is located in Ithaca, NY. The successful applicant will be expected to work on site 4 days a week.
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
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