NEST Training Material Coordinator
- Employer
- Rice University
- Location
- Houston, TX
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- Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications
Work ScheduleMonday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Occasional weekend/evening work. Periodic, potentially extended, international travel to sub-Saharan Africa.
The Rice 360° Institute for Global Health offers innovative research & education programs to design and implement new technologies to solve real global health challenges. The Neonatal Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST 360°) program, led by Rice 360°, is an eight-year initiative to enable African hospitals to provide comprehensive newborn care, and to establish a pipeline of local innovators, technicians and medical staff, in partnership with an international group of engineers, physicians, health experts and entrepreneurs from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Sub-Sahara Africa. NEST360° aims to implement comprehensive newborn care through innovative lifesaving technologies, the provision of both technical and clinical capacity-building, implementation of clinical and technical educational programs and the building of a sustainable distribution network. The first phase of the project will focus on Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Nigeria.
Rice 360° is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the NEST training material coordinator. S/he will work with the NEST360° team on the creation and compilation of a suite of education materials for workforce development of clinicians, biomedical technicians, and biomedical engineers in Phase I countries. The NEST training material coordinator will work collaboratively to develop a comprehensive package of NEST educational modules and coordinate with subject matter experts, to incorporate the education content into its multiple formats. S/he will manage the competing needs of multiple stakeholders in the US and Phase I countries and develop work plans which comply with NEST360° timelines.
The ideal candidate can manage the competing needs of multiple stakeholders and is able to work in a highly collaborative and multi-cultural environment. S/he is committed to supporting work in low or under resourced area.
Education RequiredMaster's DegreeMajor/DisciplineSubstitution for Education RequirementMay substitute additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement.Education PreferredMaster’s degree in global health, health policy, education, psychology, or other related field.
Experience Required1 yearType of ExperienceRelated experience in any of the following areas:
- developing programs or curriculum for education or training purposes
- project management in a clinical or technical setting
- Experience developing programs or materials for adult/professional learning in international clinical and/or technical education settings
- Experience in curriculum and job aide development
- Experience managing competing needs of multiple stakeholders
- Experience working in low- or under-resourced settings
- Experience working in a highly collaborative and multi-cultural environment
- Working knowledge of Windows XP/7/8, OSX, and all MS Office Applications
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work assignments with sustained heavy workload
- Must have demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with program staff, faculty and course teams and external contractors
- Demonstrated project management capabilities using established project planning tools and software
- Substantial knowledge and skills in current educational technologies, software and learning platforms
- Excellent written and communications skills, and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and compelling manner for diverse audiences
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to work on multiple projects
- Ability to work in a team environment, including ability to coordinate effectively with diverse individuals and stakeholders to achieve results
- Ability to effectively work remotely with partners based in Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Nigeria
- Expertise in Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word and PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with graphic design (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud Suite)
- Familiarity with storyboarding for digital media using photography and video
Frequent contact with the Rice 360° offices in Houston and Blantyre, Malawi as well as extensive contact with international partners.
Physical DemandsRequires working at a computer for extended periods of time (up to eight hours per day).
Working Conditions- Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Occasional evening or weekend work related to projects as required
- Travel on a regular, potentially extended, basis to Blantyre, Malawi
Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.
Rice University Standard of CivilityServes as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.
Security SensitiveYes Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/21902 Job Functions Essential Functions- Performs analysis of learning and business needs
- Proactively consults with subject matter experts to identify and formulate learning objectives and content
- Designs learning and performance support solutions
- Drafts storyboards and prototypes
- Designs and develops course content, instructor and participant materials, including performance support materials
- Implements, evaluates and maintains learning solutions
- Interacts with vendor during design, development and implementation process as needed
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Works collaboratively with experts to create and edit drafts of training materials including job aids, presentations, storyboards for video, instructor/training manuals, lecture slide decks, eLearning courses, and simulations
- Works with the Rice 360° director of communications to ensure consistent NEST360° branding is utilized across the suite of educational materials developed and to leverage the time and expertise of the NEST360° graphics designer
- Completes educational materials assignments at the request and guidance of the NEST360° Co-PIs for clinical pre-service training and for in-service training, NEST360° Biomedical Tech Training Director, and the NEST360° Director of Invention Education.
- Assists in the research and editing of copy for accuracy, effectiveness and style
- Writes copy or re-purposes content for the web and social media for the purposes of engaging trainees
- Proactively consults with subject matter experts (e.g., clinicians, engineers, editors, graphic designers, photographers, and videographers) to identify and formulate learning objectives and content
- Outsources videography and photography as needed
- Drafts storyboards and prototypes
- Ensures appropriateness, effectiveness and success of learning programs by participating in the evaluation of trainings and the effectiveness of materials
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a master's degree or additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the master's degree education requirement?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have at least one year of experience in any of the following areas: developing programs or curriculum for education or training purposes, or project management in a clinical or technical setting, or additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please briefly describe your experience in educational materials development and/or project management/coordination, including number of years of experience, organization, etc.
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- * Please provide the salary or range that you would require or consider for this position.
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