--- Forwarded Message from Tom Hayes <[log in to unmask]> ---
>Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:26:08 -0400
>From: Tom Hayes <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Postition Available
>To: [log in to unmask]
>cc: Tom Hayes <[log in to unmask]>
All,
Some of you may be interested in the following open position at Case Western
Reserve University.
Regards,
Tom Hayes
http://fc.case.edu
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Language Learning Manager, Freedman Center, Kelvin Smith Library (Job No
7364), posted 7/10/07, minimum annual salary $33,410
The Kelvin Smith Library seeks a dynamic individual to develop innovative
language learning resources like no other on the Case Western Reserve
University campus. The Samuel B. & Marian K. Freedman Digital Library,
Language Learning, and Multimedia Services Center offers such an individual
a unique opportunity to manage and operate a state-of-the-art center
dedicated to re-visioning learning on campus by developing technological and
pedagogical resources that support the study and teaching of language. The
Language Learning Manager reports to the Managing Librarian and is charged
with co-managing the Freedman Center, as well as developing and providing a
range of services related to language learning support for faculty,
students, and staff and the extended Case Western Reserve University
language learning community. The Language Learning Manager is responsible
for a variety of managerial functions, including marketing the Freedman
Center and managing its day-to-day activities (overseeing the purchase,
scheduling, delivery, setup, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment,
supervising student staff, managing the budget, and providing training; as
well as assisting with development of the Freedman Center operations, which
includes writing, editing, and maintaining policies and procedures as well
as discovering and deploying management software tools ). The Language
Learning Manager works closely with faculty, staff and students to
research, recommend, implement, and maintain advanced instructional and
communication technologies to support language learning at Case Western
Reserve University and to serve as exemplars for a powerful learning
environment. The Language Learning Manager will be a person who is
technically prepared, linguistically informed, and pedagogically inventive.
REQUIREMENTS: Experience -- Four years work-related experience in language
learning technologies and pedagogy preferred. Experience with networked
instructional technology applications and application deployment experience
in higher education preferred. Hands-on managerial experience preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred. Customer Service experience highly
preferred. Education/Licensing -- Bachelor$E2s degree required. Master's
degree in related field or equivalent working experience and training
preferred. Essential Skills -- Speaking, writing and pedagogical familiarity
with several languages preferred. Excellent communication skills and
ability to converse and correspond with faculty, staff and students in
academic and professional environments. Demonstrated ability to solicit
input, select, implement, and train faculty, students, and staff in an
educational or instructional technology application. Demonstrated
organizational and management skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare
reports and procedural documentation. Excellent interpersonal skills and
oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work
independently. Ability to initiate and adapt to change. Technical Skills
-- Demonstrated ability to research, recommend, initiate, and deploy
innovative applications for language learning preferred. Software
programming, system security, networking and server maintenance skills
preferred. Familiarity with online course management systems, wiki, blog,
podcast, videoconferencing desirable. Experience with website and
web-enabled service applications preferred. Knowledge of Macintosh, Windows
and server operating systems preferred. Troubleshooting skills preferred.
Familiarity with AV set-ups preferred. Significant user support experience
preferred.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing
the above job number and title to [log in to unmask]
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal
Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter
and resume.
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