Teaching and Learning Community Manager

Job Title: Teaching and Learning Community Manager

Company: Unizin, LTD

Department: Product

Location: Remote

Position Type: Part-time

About Unizin:

Unizin is a member-based nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enabling higher education to embrace the digital transformation era. We develop and deliver innovative solutions that tackle the intricate challenges of data management, analytics, and digital content within the academic landscape.

Through our unique consortium model and strategic partnerships, Unizin empowers institutions to tackle challenges, collaboratively, that no single entity could address alone. By pooling resources, expertise, and insights, we strive to build technology solutions, establish meaningful relationships, and conduct research that elevates the entire higher education community.

Job Description:

Unizin is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as a part-time Community Manager for the Teaching and Learning Advisory Group (T&L).

These groups allow our consortium members to share ideas and best practices, and ultimately build things together that may have been difficult to accomplish separately.

The T&L groups are broken into the following subject matter areas:

• Accessibility

• Affordable Content

• Application Developers

• Faculty Development

• Learning Analytics

• Learning Tools, Strategies, & Operations

• Libraries

• eTexts Community of Practice

The Community Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting administrative tasks, fostering collaboration among member institutions, and facilitating the growth and effectiveness of our subcommittees.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Centralize Zoom calls for meetings, ensuring smooth communication and coordination

• Manage scheduling across universities to facilitate efficient meetings and events

• Assist in maintaining shared Google Sites, ensuring they are up-to-date and organized

Community Engagement:

• Foster a sense of community among members, encouraging active participation and collaboration

• Train members on best practices for utilizing shared resources and platforms effectively

• Act as a liaison between subcommittees, facilitating communication and knowledge-sharing

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Become a subject matter expert for each of the subcommittees within the Advisory Group

• Help subcommittees identify opportunities for overlap, sharing, and collaboration

• Assist in developing topics and agendas for meetings, ensuring they align with strategic priorities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, communications, or a related field

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proficiency in using Zoom, Google Sites, and other collaboration tools

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment

• Experience in higher education or educational technology is preferred but not required

Benefits:

• Flexible part-time schedule, approximately 10-15 hours per week

• Opportunity for growth and professional development within Unizin

• Work remotely with a supportive and collaborative team

• Competitive compensation based on experience

Unizin is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity. Accommodations will be provided to any candidate with special needs who requests them.

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