Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Coordinates with AOCE staff and University academic department staff to facilitate the development, offering and delivery of for-credit courses.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalency; one year related experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Thorough understanding of the university’s academic departments, degree major/minor and general education requirements, and AOCE off-site facilities is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates with academic department and colleges to determine what for-credit courses to offer and locates an instructor.
2. Researches and compiles course material. Based on research, identifies and makes recommendation to academic departments regarding which courses to offer, and obtains final departmental sign-off on the course.
3. Assists the Credit Strategic Planning Committee in creating an effective course/instructor evaluation process.  Once designed and implemented, carries out the instructor and course evaluation process.
4. Assists the Credit Strategic Planning Committee in creating and implementing an Instructor Orientation and Training process.  Once designed and implemented, ensures that AOCE instructors receive the appropriate training and support needed.
5. Coordinates with AOCE’s Site Management Team, the DESC Team and the U’s Scheduling Office regarding course data entry. Ensures that the course is assigned an appropriate classroom and all course information is accurately entered into PeopleSoft.
6. Oversees the payment process for each instructor. Ensures accurate processing of payment.
7. Researches, develops and implements the Three Year Plan.  Assist in reviewing and revising the plan as necessary.
8. Serves on various committees internal and external to the university.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.