E-Learning Assistant

Job Title: E-learning Assistant

Reports To: E-learning Coordinator

Location: Butaro Campus

Reporting to the Coordinator of E-learning, the E-learning Assistant will assist with the development and growth of UGHE’s E-learning efforts. This growing team will work closely with academic departments and faculty at UGHE to create and maintain high quality E-learning systems and content for a variety of health professional education programs at UGHE. This role is fast paced, requires strong communication skills and experience with instructional, graphic and video design. The E-learning Assistant will be based on the UGHE campus in Butaro.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Serves as first point of contact for inbound E-learning requests from academic teams at UGHE, including but not limited to the MBBS program, MGHD program, nursing/midwifery programs, EQDC and executive education
2. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with academic teams at UGHE to ensure clear lines of communication in and out of the program for E-learning
3. Assists with execution of the E-learning program’s vision and strategic plan, at the direction of the E-learning Coordinator.
4. Works closely with E-learning Coordinator to develop SOPs to ensure LMS user support requests are organized and responded to in a timely fashion
5. Helps vet new potential subscriptions and manages partnerships with third party vendors as needed within the E-learning program
6. Develop and maintain a body of knowledge on emerging trends and educational standards in areas such as active learning, technology-enhanced learning, reflective practice and workplace learning
7. Coordinates logistics related to online course development, including but not limited to working with content experts, visiting faculty/advisors, scheduling studio time, and finalizing/distributing course materials
8. Track and report on project milestones and deliverables and facilitate communication between the eLearning program and its stakeholders.
9. Provide administrative support to the E-learning program, including preparation of reports and maintaining records as needed
10. Works closely as a member of the UGHE E-learning team, and assists with general team responsibilities and tasks assigned by E-learning Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (i.e., Information technology, multimedia development, curriculum development, instructional design, teaching and learning, higher education)
• Experience with curriculum development
• Experience editing documents
• Experience with digital/multimedia design and development (video, audio, interactive software)
• Some project management experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• English proficiency required
• French and/or Kinyarwanda proficiency preferred