About the role
Athabasca University's Faculty of Business is recruiting for a permanent, full-timeCourse Administrator.
First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to the AUPE Collective Agreement, Article 11.02.
The Position:
The incumbent is primarily responsible for coordinating the acquisition/creation and deployment of course materials; deploying digital courseware; and researching and obtaining copyright permissions in accordance with Canada's copyright legislation for all Faculty of Business graduate programs and courses. Responsibilities involve detailed, time-sensitive tasks and processes, requiring a critical, quality-assurance and service-oriented focus. The incumbent also has administrative responsibilities associated with course delivery. The incumbent works closely with the Learning Designers & Editors within Course Development & Production to support course development and production activities, as well as with other cross-functional departments in the Faculty of Business at Athabasca University and with external stakeholders and suppliers.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Incumbents should have two years of post-secondary education (preferably in administration, business skills, or education) and have three or more years' experience working in an educational setting (or a combination of education and experience) in an administrative capacity. Preference will be given to a candidate with a background in online education, with experience using collaborative productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365) , with knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property practices, and with strong technology skills and aptitude.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Excellent general administrative skills (e.g., administrative procedures; record keeping/database maintenance and management; light bookkeeping/cost recording; purchasing)
- Proven strong computer skills (e.g., must be highly proficient in standard business/productivity software such as Microsoft 365 platform tools, Internet research, Adobe systems software) and with a strong aptitude for technology.
- Strong organizational and time management skills (e.g., self-motivation, ability to organize personal work priorities, proactivity, efficiency, scheduling).
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have a strong comfort level and adeptness with using and learning different technologies.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and highly proficient in business correspondence.
- Proven customer service skills and orientation. Must have a strong level of experience in dealing directly with customers/stakeholders and resolving issues effectively and efficiently.
- Strong problem-solving skills (ability to analyse data and information effectively).
- Strong proofreading skills (must have a strong working knowledge of grammar and spelling)
- Excellent research skills (e.g., Internet, Library, databases).
- Proven accuracy and detail-oriented skills.
A detailed job description can be viewed at: Course Administrator.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this role, please contact Craig Jamieson,Senior Manager, Course Development & Production, atcjamieson@athabascau.ca.
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About Athabasca University
Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide.
Please keep conversations constructive and respectful and follow our community guidelines. https://news.athabascau.ca/get-social
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About the role
Athabasca University's Faculty of Business is recruiting for a permanent, full-timeCourse Administrator.
First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to the AUPE Collective Agreement, Article 11.02.
The Position:
The incumbent is primarily responsible for coordinating the acquisition/creation and deployment of course materials; deploying digital courseware; and researching and obtaining copyright permissions in accordance with Canada's copyright legislation for all Faculty of Business graduate programs and courses. Responsibilities involve detailed, time-sensitive tasks and processes, requiring a critical, quality-assurance and service-oriented focus. The incumbent also has administrative responsibilities associated with course delivery. The incumbent works closely with the Learning Designers & Editors within Course Development & Production to support course development and production activities, as well as with other cross-functional departments in the Faculty of Business at Athabasca University and with external stakeholders and suppliers.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Incumbents should have two years of post-secondary education (preferably in administration, business skills, or education) and have three or more years' experience working in an educational setting (or a combination of education and experience) in an administrative capacity. Preference will be given to a candidate with a background in online education, with experience using collaborative productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365) , with knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property practices, and with strong technology skills and aptitude.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Excellent general administrative skills (e.g., administrative procedures; record keeping/database maintenance and management; light bookkeeping/cost recording; purchasing)
- Proven strong computer skills (e.g., must be highly proficient in standard business/productivity software such as Microsoft 365 platform tools, Internet research, Adobe systems software) and with a strong aptitude for technology.
- Strong organizational and time management skills (e.g., self-motivation, ability to organize personal work priorities, proactivity, efficiency, scheduling).
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have a strong comfort level and adeptness with using and learning different technologies.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and highly proficient in business correspondence.
- Proven customer service skills and orientation. Must have a strong level of experience in dealing directly with customers/stakeholders and resolving issues effectively and efficiently.
- Strong problem-solving skills (ability to analyse data and information effectively).
- Strong proofreading skills (must have a strong working knowledge of grammar and spelling)
- Excellent research skills (e.g., Internet, Library, databases).
- Proven accuracy and detail-oriented skills.
A detailed job description can be viewed at: Course Administrator.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this role, please contact Craig Jamieson,Senior Manager, Course Development & Production, atcjamieson@athabascau.ca.
Not the right fit? Search for Course Administrator jobs in Alberta
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide.
Please keep conversations constructive and respectful and follow our community guidelines. https://news.athabascau.ca/get-social