Job Description

Athabasca University's Faculty of Business is currently recruiting for a Senior Manager, Course Development and Production.

This is a full-time 2 year term position.

The Position:

The Senior Manager, Course Development & Production (SMCDP) is responsible for senior-level management and oversight in the coordination of all course development and production activities for Faculty of Business (FB) programs and courses.

Responsible for leadership and strategic management of course development and production activities. Plays a critical role in the cultural and structural (process-related) integration of FB's Course Development & Production unit and the cross-department interfaces between the unit and other cross-functional units and stakeholder departments within FB and AU. Oversees the workload responsibilities of department staff and the activities of all parties involved in course development and production and related support activities Responsible for translating the Strategic University Plan (SUP), FB strategic plan, and other documents and initiatives (e.g., Assurance of Learning) into operational activities for the department. Contributes strategically toward the planning, implementation, exploration, and evaluations of FB's learning environment and AU's learning platform. Assists the Dean and FB strategic and operational committees;participates in a variety of meetings with FB and AU departments and project teams ,and holds membership in several FB governance and standing committees, and in other FB and AU committees.

Qualifications:

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Senior Manager, Course Development and Production.

A master's degree in education, business, or other related area and at least 8 years of related experience, including management or senior supervisory experience, preferably in the educational, publishing, or communications field

ORa relevant undergraduate degree in education, business, or other related area and at least 10 years of related senior management or supervisory experience. Senior managerial experience, including development and monitoring of costs, external relations with stakeholders, and policy and process development. Demonstrated leadership mentorship, and team building skills. Experience in management of staff of various skills and at different levels of responsibility is necessary. Management in a unionized environment is preferred, and management of staff in separate, virtual locations is an asset. Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated skill in digital publishing/course development and production processes, and editorial, project management, learning design, design methodologies/concepts, and copyright knowledge. Excellent organizational, project management, analytical, systems thinking, and conceptualizing skills. Creativity and innovation skills are preferable and an asset. Superior writing and report preparation skills, verbal communication skills, and systems development/process methodology. Thorough investigative, research, and problem-solving skills. A broad knowledge of diverse academic subject areas (preferably within business) is preferable and an asset. Advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office and related applications.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this position, please contact Richard Dixon, Interim Dean, Faculty of Business, atrdixon@athabascau.ca.