Computer Science Course Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level A

Job Title

Computer Science Course Coordinator

Department

Administrative Management | Undergraduate Program Instructional Support | Department of Computer Science | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$4, $6,253.75 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

March 3, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2024

This is a 12 month leave replacement.

Job Summary

The Computer Science Web/Course Coordinator provides leadership in the development and maintenance of course
- level and department-level processes for undergraduate computer science course administration. The Computer Science Course Coordinator may also design and develop assessments and materials within the curriculum and related course materials.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Lead Course Coordinator in the Computer Science department. Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in the Computer Science department.

Work Performed

Acts as an academic advisor to a wide range of students, including addressing academic policy issues with students; recruits and functionally supervises undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

Maintains course materials and technical platforms, including but not limited to web pages, quizzes on , assignments, peer-grading software, an electronic problem set hand in system, and version control systems for labs, assignments and projects.

Develops course materials and technical platforms and acts as a content advisor for students.

Keeps current on the new software available to support teaching and website development; identifies additional software necessary for the effective instruction and assessment of students, and takes primary responsibility for assessing its feasibility; makes recommendations to faculty members and leads in the deployment of new software by coordinating with technical staff on requirements and timelines; troubleshoots problems with teaching and learning technologies.

Reports potential cases of academic misconduct to course instructor(s) and helps them deal with such cases appropriately by coordinating and executing the administrative process.

Participates in the documentation and assessment of course-level policies and assists in developing and redesigning procedural guidelines and policies to meet educational and departmental goals.

Assists in the development of course, assignment and examination materials and provides academic support in the development and production of course offerings where expertise is appropriate.

Coordinates and monitors multiple course-related projects.

Regularly communicates with course staff including faculty members, GTAs and UTAs; acts as a bridge between instructional faculty and Teaching Assistants; manages logistics, resources and communication.

Manages the course waiting list; Assists students with registration in lecture, lab and tutorial sections; responds to grade queries from students; uploads grades; problem set, and clickers to the learning management system.

Participates in the evaluation of Teaching Assistants.

Provides materials and answers queries on lab logistics and timesheets; provides first level support for administrative questions from students and TAs; resolves student schedule and midterm conflicts; schedules TA duties and manages any required changes to TA duties throughout the term.

Other special projects may be assigned by his/her supervisors.

Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors in judgment may result in the inefficient use of resources, and may damage the image and reputation of the University and the Computer Science department.

Supervision Received

Works independently with general direction of Associate Head of Undergraduate Affairs in the Computer Science department and the computer science faculty members who are teaching the courses supported by this role.

Supervision Given

Will provide functional supervision for undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate computer science courses at UBC is preferred.

Proven leadership abilities;