THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: JOB POSTINGLaGuardia Community College Title Project Director, Electronic Student Portfolio Project Payroll Title or Level Higher Education Associate Location/Department Academic Affairs/LaGuardia Center for Teaching and Learning FLSA Status Exempt (not overtime-eligible) Salary $53,455-61,111, depending on experience College Web Site www.lagcc.cuny.edu Notice Number MP10303 Closing Date 4/7/2005 (deadline extended) Position Description and Duties LaGuardia Community College is expanding its ePortfolio program to include all entering students. An ePortfolio is a selective collection of student work*papers, presentations, projects and performances, plus student reflections on their work*made available on the Web. Designed to deepen student learning and improve program assessment, ePortfolios allow students share their learning with families and communities as well as future employers and transfer institutions. The Portfolio initiative is a key element in the broad restructuring of the College's assessment practices. The ePortfolio Project Director will manage all ePortfolio activities for the Center for Teaching and Learning, working with the Center Director, faculty and staff to advance the project and help realize its highest potential. Supervising the ePortfolio staff and reporting to the Center Director, the Project Director's responsibilities will include: * Establish timelines and meet goals for implementation of ePortfolio for all LaGuardia students * Collaborate with a team of faculty leaders to guide the growth of the project and lead faculty development seminars and institutes * Supervise the work of the ePortfolio Design & Training Specialists and the student ePortfolio Consultants* Refine and advance the functionality of the ePortfolio software and related content management systems * Guide the development of online ePortfolio tutorials and outreach materials for students and faculty * Work closely with College committees to ensure successful integration and effective use of performance standards in assessing student portfolios * Collaborate with the IT Division to ensure successful implementation of ePortfolio, including develop specifications for needed state-of-the-art hardware and software, and infrastructure* Engage with the emerging nationwide, field of ePortfolio and related discussions of learning theory, new technology and assessment, to advance LaGuardia's success * Coordinate budget management and contract management with vendors* Support relevant fundraising activities * Develop regular and effective reports for funders and College leaders As a member of the Center's senior staff, the Project Director oversees and assumes responsibility for a wide range of tasks. The Project Director position requires well-developed knowledge of the processes of faculty and student learning, as well as knowledge and skill in management and program development. Serving as a supervisor, manager, educator, and leader, the Project Director is committed to building the Center's capacity to serve the College and enhancing teaching and learning at LaGuardia. Qualification Requirements Earned Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years relevant career experience (Masters strongly preferred); sophisticated knowledge of and experience with the educational uses of new digital technology; experience in program management in an educational setting; experience working with and leading faculty development programs; familiarity with classroom and curricular assessment approaches, particularly portfolios & performance-based assessment strategies; ability to utilize and trouble-shoot advanced content management systems; skill in multi-media web page design; familiarity with Windows 2000 and 2003 networks; strong written & oral communication skills; ability to work well with diverse groups, effectively supervise staff, and support institutional change. How To Apply Requested Items Cover letter and resume Respond To Nereida BaezAcademic Affairs LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M-400 Long Island City, NY 11101 Ros Orgel Assistant Director Center for Teaching and Learning LaGuardia Community College/CUNY [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Room M413 Phone: 718/482-5448; Fax 718/609-2026
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