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Team Lead, Supports for Formative Assessment - REMOTE

Location: Silicon Valley;Remote
Job ID: 37527

JOB POSTING

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NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 07-07-2022

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a public agency supported by member states and territories. Through the work of thousands of educators, Smarter Balanced created an online assessment system aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), as well as tools for educators to improve teaching and learning. Smarter Balanced is housed at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Silicon Valley Extension.

Our work is guided by the belief that a high-quality assessment system can provide information and tools for teachers and schools to improve instruction and help students succeed - regardless of disability, language, or subgroup. We involve experienced educators, researchers, state and local policymakers, and community groups working together in a transparent and consensus-driven process.  

Smarter Balanced staff have a profound commitment to UCSC's Principles of Community including, embracing diversity. 

UCSC Extension provides professional training that reflects the academic rigor of the University of California and the hands-on, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves practicality of Silicon Valley culture. Developed with guidance from key industry leaders and academic experts, our certificate programs match the economic demand of your industry, from engineering to business, education to bioscience. The University of California reviews and approves UCSC Extension courses and programs for academic content, merit and instructor qualifications. Many of our courses may be applied toward degree programs, or may be eligible for professional certificates and licenses.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Uses advanced skills related to applications in support of adult learning, multimedia design, formative assessment systems, communication tools, streaming media platforms, and multimedia creative applications to meet high quality instruction with formative assessment strategies and resources. Analysis of project requirements, which requires in-depth evaluation and understanding of learning goals, and designing technology tools that facilitate creation of content, access to the content by the diverse group of adults that need to use the systems and management of data related to access and use. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel, and has an exceptional command of communications that represents the organization. May assume responsibility for a program of courses offered at a university or with university affiliates. Serves as a multi-disciplinary project lead that supports internal developers, external contractors and members who provide guidence.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $73,700 - $112,329 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: University Extension, Silicon Valley / Remote 

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 006147 (INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 4)

Travel:  Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

40% - Product Lead and Contributor

• Product owner and lead of the Tools for Teachers application and lead for resource authoring development in the Test and Item Management System (TIMS). Required to participate incross-functional, collaborative efforts with technology teams to generate and continually maintain requirement intakes, requirement gatherings, requirement approvals, prioritized backlog of product enhancements, modifications, and code fixes from stakeholders, users, and development team.
• Leads periodic approaches for gathering feedback and priorities from stakeholders, users, and system administrators which may include but is not limited to: presentation and feedback sessions, surveys, focus group interviews, and pilots.
• Leads the product team to ensure product adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance. 
• Actively seeks out knowledge of new and emerging learning technologies.

40% - Instructional and Professional Learning Content Development

• Leads creation of highly complex online instructional and professional learning resources which includes, but is not limited to, tasks such as: managing resource quality criteria and standards, managing resource developments,strategie developments, and manging resource creation contracts and contractors.
• Oversees testing content and tools to meet WCAG 2.1 AA acessibility content requirements. 
• Leads the development of professional learning and instructional videos.
• Plans and facilitates State Network of Educator Workshops and online training activities, and manages event contracts and contractors.

20% - Team Operations and Change Management

• Works in a collaborative manner with other staff, stakeholders, and experts in a diverse environment to prioritize work assignments, conducts analysis and develop recommendations  while demonstrating diplomacy and tact in all communications.
• Leads the development of team standard operating procedures.
• Contributes to indirect reports and contribute to technology staff performance reviews on an annual basis.
• Oversee project management and communication for team deliverables.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Advanced ability to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of organization policies and procedures, including policies that impact online course development.
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs, analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes, assessment design, and instructional approaches including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning.
• Advanced understanding of business strategies and market priorities related to online learning and achievement of organizational goals.
• Advanced knowledge and skills with relevant business software systems and content creation tools.
• Advanced knowledge of applying adult learning theories and education methodologies in creative ways.
• Expert level skills in application of planning, resourcing and monitoring of effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization.
• Thorough knowledge to conduct appropriate job and task analysis in the context of instructional design,technical or specialized training.
• Experience ensuring that organizational policies, practices, services, and behaviors support and promote diversity among staff.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation (e.g., Agile and scrum).
   

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work remotely from a home office and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work occasional nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to travel to support in-person training events (approximately 2-6 team events per year).
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.





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