Multi-Media Learning Project Coordinator

Writing and Math Assistance Centre
Salary: $22.00/hour, includes 4% vacation pay
20 hours per week for 15 weeks
November 23 through March 18, 2015 (15 weeks)
Location: Thunder Bay Campus

Working out of the Writing and Math Assistance Centre and under the supervision of the Writing Centre coordinator, the Multi-Media Learning Project Coordinator will launch an online tutoring program to meet the needs of online learners with a particular focus on the writing and math learning needs of college transfer students at the University.

Specifically, the Special Project Coordinator will:

• Build a library of resources for online learning from existing materials and create new resources as needed that cover key topics and fundamentals of University writing and mathematics
• Create visuals for materials posted online, including videos, infographs, web graphics, etc. that comply with University visual guidelines
• Refine resources based on student feedback, ensuring there is coverage of different learning styles
• Launch the materials online, using platforms that maximize accessibility, with ongoing monitoring to assess their usefulness to student learning
• Create a report that describes the project, the materials developed and the assessment procedures and results

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with demonstrated understanding of student learning theory
• Ability to develop learning materials based on users learning styles that adapt well to various media and learning tools
• Demonstrated ability to develop scripts and direct videos
• Capable of meeting budget allocation and timelines
• Creatively envision, develop and complete a project that involves learning materials and media accessibility
• Familiarity with AODA to ensure materials are developed to accessibility standards.

Please note: this contract may be held in addition to the College Transfer Student Mentorship Program Coordinator contract

Interested applicants are invited to submit a sample of video work/learning materials, a resume and cover that outlines experience working with development of online learning materials and/or video learning, confirmation of immigration/citizenship  (http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf), and contact information for three references to:

Anthea Kyle
Student Success Centre
Room SC 0008
Fax: 807-343-8918
Email:  writingc@lakeheadu.ca (Attention Anthea Kyle)

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identify or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.