Online Course Manager | Stack Leader (Conservation)

Online Course Manager | Stack Leader (Conservation)

Arizona State University

Campus: Tempe

JR118976

End Date: April 9, 2026

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Implements an academic program. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity. Oversees fiscal and grant planning, program implementation and administration, marketing, and communication.

Job Description:

This role drives an essential part of the Learning Enterprise mission to create stackable pathways to career mobility and degree attainment. You will support the delivery of a group of discipline-specific courses in Conservation science, providing thousands of learners with foundational learning in this critical discipline area that enables pathways to higher education and economic mobility. You will contribute to strategic program oversight and leverage learner performance and engagement data to inform course design improvements, proactively address learner concerns, and ensure an optimal online learning experience.

This position is subject to grant funding or other special funding and the position may terminate when funding is no longer available.

This role is not fully remote. This role is based at ASU’s Tempe campus. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU will not sponsor this position; the applicant must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. A Fingerprint background check is a mandatory step in the hiring process.

Position Salary Range: $58,700 per year

Essential Duties:

In your first year, you will:

• Assist with Development of courses in Conservation, Sustainability, Ecology, Coastal and Marine Science
• Assist instructional designers and the faculty of record with development of course materials including assessments and rubric, lecture notes, and media development
• Evaluate materials against unit best practices and quality online learning standards
• Run operations for courses in conservation biology and ecology, environmental science, coastal and marine science, and sustainability (all delivery models- Session-Based, On-Demand and possible additional courses delivered in Canvas Classroom), to maximize learner success and potential for scalability, specifically:
• Provide engaged presence in course discussion boards, answering learner questions, providing feedback and stimulating discussion, learning and community building among learners
• Supervise and mentor a team of graders, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development.
• Ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality learner feedback across multiple courses.
• Lead regular meetings with grading pool staff to review progress, align strategies, and support team growth.
• Collaborate with learner success designers to define success metrics and identify opportunities for in-course intervention and program-level improvements.
• Collaborate with Faculty of Record, Instructional Designer, and Program Manager Sr. on future course revisions, as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in conservation, sustainability, ecology, coastal and marine science or a related discipline.
• At least three years of higher education experience, with demonstrated excellence in online course management and instructional leadership.
• Proven supervisory experience, including training and mentoring professional staff.
• Demonstrated success using data analytics to guide instructional improvement and learner engagement strategies.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, SMEs, and instructional designers on large-scale course revisions.
• Proficiency with Canvas (or similar LMS).
• Strong commitment to ASU’s Charter and mission of expanding educational access.
• Experience with ticketing management systems such as Salesforce, Jira, or Hubspot.

Department Statement:

We believe that the rigid and linear design of traditional higher education system is neither an effective ladder to social and economic opportunity for all learners nor is it responsive to rapidly evolving workforce needs. ASU has responded to these challenges with the creation of Learning Enterprise (LE). We are guided by the belief that everyone should have universal access to education and opportunity. At every stage of life.

LE re-imagines the role of universities in society and evolves the design of learning offerings. These products (LE’s learning offerings) are academically rigorous, tech-enabled and outcomes-driven. They are stackable, accessible, and evidence-based — designed to respond to the needs of students, employers with the resources and values of the university.

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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