CALS- Program Extension Aide IV-Bird Academy Course Developer- Lab of Ornithology
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Ithaca
The Opportunity As a university founded to be a place where "...any person can find instruction in any study," inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture. While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success About the College The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and participatory science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where full-time faculty and other renowned professionals direct six world-class, mission-driven centers. Staff at the Lab teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, collect and disseminate world- famous digital resources on biodiversity, and engage with partner organizations and individuals around the world to conduct scientific research and conservation actions. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded people from around the world. The Cornell Lab is committed to fostering a healthy workplace that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds as well as supporting growth and advancement opportunities. The Lab welcomes staff who are still learning in their careers and who are motivated to take on new challenges. The Center for Engagement in Science and Nature (CESN) activates and supports people worldwide to connect with birds and nature, participate in science, and promote the wellbeing of humans and natural systems. The Bird Academy team within the CESN is seeking a Course Developer for our online learning platform. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. The Lab of Ornithology is currently seeking a Bird Academy Course Developer. Specific duties include: Play a key role in the Lab's mission to interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and participatory science focused on birds by developing engaging content for online courses, quizzes, and interactive content. Use expertise in education and instructional design skills to foster public engagement and outreach through the Bird Academy project at academy.allaboutbirds.org. Provide authoritative and accessible information about birds to the public by working with content experts to develop courses and content for the Bird Academy educational platform. Incorporate knowledge of effective teaching strategies into online content. Deliver clearly written material and high-quality multimedia to support the learning goals of each product. Use project management skills to meet production schedule. This is a full-time position at 39 hours per week 97.5% FTE. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 2 days per week and on-site 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. What We Need • Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing., • Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, communication, education or related field or other formal training of 4 years., • Strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, science outreach or equivalent experience., • Experience with teaching, natural history interpretation, or in science communication., • Ability to meet deadlines is essential., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and media manipulation (photos, audio, video)., • Proven ability to work in a team environment where cooperation between colleagues and flexibility to different styles and approaches is required. If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't. • Experience developing web-based courses., • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products for manipulating media assets., • Experience in providing scientific content to the general public on the Web is helpful, as is experience in multimedia production (photography, videography, and basic photo and video editing)., • Some experience with bird identification. Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. • Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell., • Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell, • Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell, • Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo. University Job Title: Program/Extension Aide IV Job Family: Academic Support Level: D Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.05 Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Company: Contract College Contact Name: J'Frances White Contact Email: jmw572@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: • Prior relevant work or industry experience, • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position, • Unique applicable skills