Learning Technologist Learning Management System

at  Imperial College London

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Imperial College has recently approved a Strategic Investment into the provision of a next generation Learning Management System (LMS).
The purpose of the role is to work closely with the Faculty and College stakeholders the successful selection, implementation and adoption of a new LMS platform that effectively meets the evolving needs of Imperial College London. The role holder, as part of the wider project team, will play a critical role in supporting successful delivery of the project by representing and evaluating the requirements of the staff/students within the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) and stakeholders across the College.

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

You will be involved with a range of activities throughout the lifecycle of the project from developing user requirements to conducting training for users and UAT of the new LMS. Your is crucial for enhancing the learning experience for students, streamlining and standardising processes and supporting our staff in delivering a high-quality educational experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as non-degree learners.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Degree or equivalent, preferably digital technology-related or comparable subject area
• Experience of using digital technology to support education, ideally in a university environment.
• Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the use of digital technology in education
• Experience of teaching/training others in the use of new digital systems and/ or software
• Experience of user acceptance testing (UAT) of processes and methodologies
• Experience of supporting or configuring a Learning Management System, ideally for a university
• Experience of creating content and assessments within a Learning Management System, ideally with experience of supporting others to create these
• Understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Understanding of learning and teaching in higher education and the academic environment, particularly within Medical and Biomedical disciplines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders, including those without a technical backgroun