Website Vanderbilt University
With a history dating back to 1908, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing teaching, practice, informatics and research. The school offers graduate level education in the Masters of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Doctor of Philosophy* (*degree awarded thought the Graduate School). VUSN is a community that welcomes staff, students, faculty and colleagues from many different professional and personal backgrounds. The vast diversity of thought and experience you will find here will not only enrich your work environment, it will also serve as a valuable foundation as you seek and fulfill your professional goals.
- Works with Instructional Designer(s) to help identify, develop and implement eLearning solutions in support of online course development.
- Assist Instructional Designer(s) with course evaluation and revision process.
- Work with Multimedia Producer to assist in creation of production-ready media content that illustrate critical concepts and desired learning outcomes, to be used in classroom or online settings.
- Work with Instructional Technologist to assist in development eLearning documentation and guides.
- Monitor and update dashboards, including Course Catalog Syllabus Information & Faculty Community Portal Templates.
- Serve as a liaison between VU Nursing Faculty Communities and Center for Teaching.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have supervisory responsibility; the position reports administratively and functionally to the Director Online Learning and Instructional Technology
Education and Certifications:
Associate’s degree or professional certificate in an appropriate discipline such as Multimedia Development, eLearning, Instructional Design or Educational Technology. (necessary) or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study (preferred). Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience and Skills:
Technically adept – able to drive learning through technology.
Experience with modern eLearning technology platforms and learning management systems, preferably Brightspace.
Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Acrobat DC and Techsmith Camtasia and Captivate.
Experience in academic coursework development and production.
Excellent verbal, creative, communication, collaboration, time management and presentation skills.
Attention to detail and quality standards eLearning development process.
Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies concurrently to meet deadlines.
Proactive problem-solver: demonstrated ability to take the initiative with projects as they are known, and has the ability to work independently.
High-level organization skills and the ability to learn, adjust, and respond in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Experience working effectively with faculty, students, and staff members in a higher education setting.
A desire to continuously learn and explore emerging eLearning techniques and technologies.
ACCOUNTABILITY : Owns decisions, outcomes, work products, etc., that are within the scope of one’s role.
- Works through Issues – Recognizes that the work is about successful outcomes. If things aren’t going well, is willing to have crucial conversations and do everything possible to remedy the situation so outcomes don’t suffer.
- Reliable – Shows up for work when expected and does what they say they will do, when they say they will do it without pushing the burden of work volume or deadlines to others.
- Integrity – Holds oneself accountable and takes responsibility for failures as well as successes.
- Acceptance of Feedback – Takes constructive criticism with grace and makes improvements without taking it personally or holding grudges.
COLLABORATION:
Works inclusively to build trust and accomplish tasks, goals, and initiatives. Understands, anticipates, and appropriately responds to internal and/or external customers’ needs.
• Optimism – Is friendly, tirelessly cordial, polite, genial, and comes in to work with a good attitude, not letting personal issues cloud the working environment.
• Teamwork – Genuinely values teamwork and co-workers and makes them feel valuable and important by acknowledging what they do well.
• Honest and Transparent – Is authentic and forthright so as to not have hidden agendas or play people against each other.
• Helpful Nature – Volunteers to assist others in times of need without waiting to be asked because everyone needs a little help sometimes .
COMMUNICATION:
- Shares –Communicates proactively to share knowledge and information and asks for advice when needed.
- Responds Promptly – Responds to emails and phone messages in a timely manner, even if only to acknowledge receipt and provide a timeframe by which the requester can expect a full response.
DRIVE & GRIT:
- Perspective – Maintains a sense of humor and perspective and can laugh first and foremost at oneself.
- Raises the Bar – Expects and delivers excellence, is a creative problem solver, proactive, and welcomes input on making things better.
- Resilience – Is resilient in the face of daunting challenges and setbacks and bounces back readily.
- Adaptability – Reads cues and adapts their style and approach to accommodate the needs of others accordingly.
ENGAGED:
- Eager – Enthusiastic, wants to learn and continue one’s personal and professional development.
- Hard-Working – Is industrious as well as efficient (busy isn’t the same as productive) and can juggle multiple competing priorities simultaneously without becoming overwhelmed.
- Believes – Believes in the work being done and in the importance of the organization’s mission.
- Creative Thinking – Goes beyond the boundaries of the job description, willingly taking on new challenges and finding creative solutions rather than always awaiting direct instructions.
JUDGMENT & PROFESSIONAL ACUMEN:
- Autonomous – Is self-motivated and can self-manage time, activities, and outcomes well so that progress stays on track.
- Maturity – Exhibits professional maturity by not taking accountability or engaging in petty office politics or inappropriate social conduct.
- Detail-Oriented – Has excellent attention to detail to avoid problems down the line.
- Assumes the Best – Assumes that others are working as hard as they are on things that are as important as what they are working on.
COMMITMENT TO CULTURE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:
- Champions – Engages in and advocates for inclusive workplace relationships
- Culturally Self-Aware – Develops skills to recognize one’s own biases and to be sensitive to the perceptions of others. Models appropriate cultural behaviors with others
- Commitment – Collaborates on and contributes to organizational and community diversity and inclusion efforts as opportunities arise.
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