Prog. Mgr. Fields/Directed Independent Lang. Study

19-Jan-2024

Center for Language Study

86160BR

University Job Title

Instructional Technology Specialist

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Administration, Technical Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

370 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

The Center for Language Study supports language education across Yale University by providing opportunities for professional development for language faculty and graduate students and by promoting innovative approaches to language instruction. The Center offers a range of specialized language programs for students, such as the Shared Course Initiative with peer institutions using distance technology, the English Language Program, and the Language for Special Purposes program. Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Language Study, the Fields and DILS Program Manager will create, implement and manage the administrative, programmatic, pedagogical and technological functions for the specialized, interdisciplinary language programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in close collaboration with language faculty, Yale academic departments and community. The Program Manager is also responsible for directing World CLASS, a community outreach program that offers less commonly taught language courses for area high school students.

Essential Duties

1.  Identifies educational objectives and appropriate supporting technologies, and provides expert advice to faculty on course design and development. 2.  Assists in the preparation of course materials for online distribution, uploading and organization of course materials, and production of digital resources that will be easily accessible online. 3.  Serves as a primary technical support provider. 4.  Designs, develops and deploys appropriate assessment tools to measure and evaluate all critical aspects of the online course environment. Researches and develops all necessary materials and benchmarking tools to obtain institutional approval for online courses.  Participates in ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the online course materials. 5.  Establishes curricular standards. Assesses the web templates' capacity to accommodate a range of learning goals, instructional approaches, and online activities for courses across the educational curriculum.  6.  Manages all online course development initiatives to ensure that program resources will meet expectations, while meeting schedule timeline and budgetary targets. 7.  Provides expert advice on effective and efficient online teaching practices.  Develops specialized faculty training materials as needed. 8.  Develops an online orientation program, and provides ongoing support.  Assesses support needs, and advances ongoing improvements accordingly. 9.  Ensures the execution of the online program. Serves as a thought leader for online learning throughout the university. 10. Researches and identifies new trends in online learning design and practice. Makes recommendations to enhance and grow the program. 11. Manages relationships with external vendors involved in the production and delivery of courses. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field three years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to work with learners of less commonly taught languages.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong skills in the use of technology for language teaching and learning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to facilitate teacher training, set priorities and advance outcomes.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to provide support wth program administration and work with other offices and departments across the university.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking and administrative skills to advance curricular innovation.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Master’s degree in foreign language education, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related field and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Language teaching experience; experience with online or distance foreign language education.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Background Check Requirements

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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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