Employment Opportunities

Course Facilitator - Core

Remote - 54353
The Institute for Leadership Studies is seeking a talented course facilitator for core courses in the Leadership Studies on Demand program. Curriculum for these courses is part of a scaffolded leadership development journey, and standardized.
Terminal degree in Leadership Studies or related field
Demonstrated success in virtual synchronous and asynchronous learning facilitation
Advanced teaching and learning skills
Quality Matters certification preferred
This is a contract position, with a pay structure dependent on the number of students enrolled in each course.
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Course Facilitator - Electives

Remote - 54359
Are you the author of a cool course that can help our Leadership Studies students customize their personal leadership development journey? Bring your 1 or 3 credit course to The Academic (R)Evolution! These roles connect experienced leaders with students looking to take a deep dive in to particular areas of leadership while enhancing the connection between leadership development and their major curriculum. 
Advanced degree in field of proposed course.
Demonstrated success in virtual, asynchronous learning facilitation
Advanced teaching and learning skills
Quality Matters certification preferred
This is a contract position, with a pay structure dependent on the number of students enrolled in each course.
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Systems Integrator

Remote - 54320
Use your systems integration know-how to support innovative and industry leading solutions for higher education. Our systems integrator roles support the mission of The Academic (R)Evolution by designing and/or implementing technology solutions that help us meet the needs of our member institutions and The Institute for Leadership Studies.
Thorough working knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and general windows/mac operating systems required.
Experience with Canvas, Blackboard, and Google Classroom preferred.

System integrators work on a per-project contact. Each project has a detailed scope of work along with intended outcomes. 
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Development Director

Remote - 54340
Help Preserving the Academy support institutions of higher education by identifying funding opportunities and securing grants and gifts. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with a proven track record in fundraising. Primary areas of responsibility include solicitation and stewardship of mid-level, major and planned gift donors.

The development officer will:
  • Partner with the Founder and executive team to prepare the annual individual fundraising plan, including revenue goals and specific measurable objectives, tactics and timetables.
  • Execute fundraising plan and drive increased income from individual donors.
  • Build and manage a portfolio of donors and donor prospects.
  • Write donor correspondence, contact reports, proposals, and stewardship communication.
  • Steward donor relationships and provide ongoing communication with donors regarding the impact of their support.
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree and three to five years professional experience in any of the following areas: major gift fundraising, non-profit work, sales, communications, or other related field.
Preferred:
  • Understanding of and commitment to, donor-centered philanthropy principles to develop and sustain relationships with individual donors
  • Demonstrated ability to solicit and close major gifts
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to connect with donors, stakeholders and staff
  • Committed work ethic and ability to work both independently and with a team
  • Ability to multi-task, manage, and organize multiple initiatives
  • Familiarity with using data to make fundraising decisions
  • Ability to use a variety of software applications, familiarity with Raisers Edge preferred
  • Creativity, patience, and a sense of humor


Our Development Director position is a commission based opportunity. 
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Grant Writer

Remote - 54341
Help The Academic (R)Evolution support institutions of higher education by identifying funding opportunities and securing grants and gifts. The Grant Writer reports directly to the Development Director. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating the grant application process related to grants that focus on leadership development and higher education. This person will manage proposals, and apply their experience and understanding of the subject to technical grant writing work.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in research and grant writing; nonprofit experience a plus Bachelor’s Degree required
Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals
Knowledge of local and national foundations and corporations
Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
Clear, precise and compelling writing skills
Able to effectively communicate
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.

Our Grant Writer position is a commission based opportunity. 
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Learning Designer

Remote - 54215
Our Learning Designer participates in learning design projects including the development of instructional materials and media-rich online courses. They collaborate with our faculty and internal staff to design and develop interactive and media-rich online courses and digital content, assessing learner and faculty needs to determine appropriate and creative delivery methods. They demonstrate expertise in Learning Design theories, principles and implementation performing thorough content analysis to ensure grammar, organization, and purpose are clear for intended audience. They directly support the efforts of the course instructors in designing and developing high-quality online courses. The Learning Designer produces digital assets and multimedia solutions while adhering to quality standards, student learning outcomes, production timelines and brand guidelines. They research and utilize the most up-to-date practices and technologies related to learning design and online learning applications and evaluates online courses and make recommendations for improvements based on Quality Matters rubrics.
MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in education, technical writing, digital media, or related field, with two years of experience in related positions. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute for the required experience.

PREFERRED:

Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Learning Design, Adult Education or similar.
At least 2 years of instructional design experience required, preferably in a course development role.
Experience as a learning designer or instructional designer.

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:

Experience as a learning designer or instructional designer. Proficiency in creating multimedia assets for digital learning.

Our Learning Designers are paid on a per-project basis. Each project has a detailed scope of work along with intended deliverables. 
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