Project Manager, LMS Evaluation Implementation
- Institution:
- Emerson College
- Posted:
- February 15, 2012
- Location:
- Massachusetts
- Employment Level:
- Administrative
- Website:
- http://www.emerson.edu
- Application Deadline:
- Open until filled
- Category:
- Computer services/ information technology, Technology administration, other
- Employment Status:
- Full-time
- Salary:
- Competitive
Project Manager, LMS Evaluation and Implementation
Emerson College
Instructional Technology Group
Overview
The incumbent will be responsible for managing the evaluation, selection and implementation of a new Learning Management System at Emerson College.
Duties
- Development and implementation of a detailed project plan.
- Development and implementation of a communication and change management plan.
- Working with the Instructional Technology Group to identify and involve key stakeholders in the process
- Develop various forms of communicating project progress and decisions for College constituents.
- Refine the project schedule, coordinate resources and meetings, facilitate collaboration
- Oversee documentation of implementation and course conversion process.
- Maintain project plans, documentation, and reports.
- Scheduling / planning for technical training and documentation for technical support and help desk staff.
- Scheduling / planning for technical and pedagogical training and documentation for faculty.
- Scheduling / planning for technical training and documentation for students.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of Change Management process as it relates to Project Management.
- Understanding Change Management as it relates to Higher Education
- Experience overseeing planning, execution and delivery of software implementation projects
- Experience in Higher Education Information Technology Support.
- Knowledge of the higher education LMS market
- Experience with LMS implementation process
- Evaluation experience with user testing for usability
Software Experience
- WebCT, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle, DesireToLearn; Course content creation tools
- Understanding of issues surrounding back-end integration with Banner (preferred)
This is a smoke-free workplace.
Emerson College values and has placed an institutional priority on multiculturalism in the campus community. Through its constantly evolving curriculum it seeks to prepare students for success in an increasingly multicultural society. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.