Requisition Number:

34397Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

University StaffSchedule:

Full-TimePosting Close Date:

31-Oct-2021Date Posted:

21-Oct-2021 Close All Job Summary

The Program and Marketing Coordinator provides program and administrative support to the Coursera (MS-DS), residential, and online Master of Science in Data Science programs for a wide range of crucial activities, including the creation and revision of program manuals/handbooks/guides, hiring of program student staff, responding to faculty needs, performing website creation and maintenance, and supporting faculty with Coursera and Canvas management system features. This position is administratively housed in the Graduate School and also collaborates with a number of campus stakeholders, individuals in the Provost's Office for Academic and Learning Innovation and participates in MS-DS strategy meetings.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are

The Graduate School serves as the intellectual crossroads of the university. More than 5,000 graduate students from around the world come to CU Boulder to pursue graduate certificates, masters, and doctoral degrees in over 150 programs. We offer degrees across a full range of disciplines which, alongside our robust interdisciplinary programs and centers, provide an outstanding environment in which to pursue graduate work.

Through a collaboration between the Graduate School and Departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Science, the University of Colorado Boulder has launched two new degree programs in Data Science: an asynchronous, online professional Master of Science degree in Data Science hosted on the Coursera platform and an on-campus, in-person professional Master of Science degree in Data Science, with a corresponding online, Canvas-based degree to follow shortly. The programs are administratively housed in the Graduate School. Building three versions of the Data Science degree allows us to reach three distinct audiences: those who prefer a residential program, those who look for a term-based, higher-touch online program, and those who desire an asynchronous, low touch program.

The degree programs are interdisciplinary drawing on CU Boulder faculty expertise in statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, information science, geospatial analytics, natural language processing, business analytics, and more. The curriculum offers technical depth and functional breadth that also emphasizes cross-functional communication and teamwork, skills vital to data scientists who increasingly work with stakeholders across a wide spectrum of domains.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Marketing and Communications Support

• Maintain the program website for all three-degree modalities, ensure application of changes that are up to date with current and correct information, create and implement online form submission for Coursera, and work with the Graduate School to maintain the on-campus admissions application.
• Collaborate with the faculty director, Coursera, and other CU Boulder stakeholders on marketing efforts (creating assets, nurturing strategy and deployment, etc.)
• Facilitate communication between Data Science programs and campus stakeholders, such as with the Office of Information Technology, Provost’s Office for of Academic and Learning Innovation, Graduate School, Bursar’s Office, Registrar’s Office, and others as necessary.

Administrative

• Collaborate with the faculty director and the course coordinator to implement program-level changes across all modalities.
• Document job-specific processes to create a handbook for duties/processes. Develop and document larger program processes and procedures as directed by the faculty director.
• Ensure implementation of rules, regulations, policies, and other guidelines as prescribed by campus level and program leadership to achieve mission and objectives for the programs.
• Collaborate with the faculty director to determine and implement course launch strategy. Compile and report course enrollment, completion, and other related data analytics.
• Coordinate with the graduate academic advisor for graduation planning and large programmatic concerns.
• Attend and collaborate in various levels (department, provost, Coursera) of program planning and evaluation meetings. Take and distribute meeting minutes as necessary.
• Assist program leadership in hiring and onboarding Data Science faculty.
• Serve as the FCQ/course evaluation coordinator and maintain records for evaluation results.
• Assist the faculty director with the accreditation process; updating/collecting relevant department information, collecting data/statistics, etc., as deemed appropriate.
• Work with Visual Compliance Office on Export Controls Report.
• Hire and manage student office and course production staff.

Faculty Services

• Coordinate software licenses and purchase equipment as necessary.
• Assist faculty with Coursera and Canvas management system features.
• Assist program leadership by working with faculty members to apply precedents, interpret and/or explain program-specific policies, processes, and other guidelines.
• Assist faculty with grade posting, grade changes, and other issues with courses across all modalities.
• Facilitate the graduate faculty appointment process for all instructors of record across all modalities.
• Assist program leadership and Career Services in developing career services for Data Science program students by conducting surveys, focus groups, and collecting feedback from course evaluations.

Other Duties and Special Assignments

• Assist with ad hoc assignments and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as backup to the course coordinator as necessary.

Note: this position will be flexible and responsive to emergent program needs, and additional job responsibilities may organically arise.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$62,000.

BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.Be StatementsBe challenged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and one year of professional experience in higher education.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Proficiency in Adobe applications, including InDesign and Acrobat.
• Proficiency in Google Docs (or Google applications including Google Docs).
• Proficiency in using Drupal.
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An enthusiasm for learning new systems, both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to solve problems independently and creatively with strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and possesses great attention to detail.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, computer science, or information science from an accredited institution.
• Experience marketing academic programs at a college or university.
• One year or more experience with online learning education and/or Coursera platform.
• Familiarity with the university’s information systems such as Campus Solutions, HCM, and central scheduling.
• One year or more of supervisory experience.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to understand constituent needs.
• Proven ability to work with all members of a broad and diverse community.
• Demonstrated collaborative and participative team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, administrators, and staff.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time. Please apply by October 31, 2021 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: recruiting@colorado.edu