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ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors. They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world. Our mission is not going unnoticed. CNN described ALU — which has campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda — as “The Harvard of Africa;” Fast Company ranked ALU one of the 50 most innovative organizations in the world and the most innovative endeavor in Africa; and The New York Times recognized ALU as one of the eight places in the world “where history is being made.” Join us.

HOW WE WORK

As a high-growth start-up, the ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The African Leadership University is currently hiring facilitators for its in-person labs of Self Directed Learning Skills Lab and Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action Lab (E-Lab). You will be tasked with facilitating sessions, updating the designed lesson plans, and curating self work and deliverables for Year 1 students. You will also manage the learning management system (Canvas) and ensure that all learning materials are migrated onto Canvas before the start of in-person sessions. In this role, you will be the point person responsible for SDL curriculum design, coordination and administration of SDL facilitators and interns, canvas content migration, and facilitating students’ learning experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the in-person student programme for each new intake and support in any redesign by providing feedback and implementing changes approved
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling self directed learning skills-focused content as well as entrepreneurial course material focused on the 14 Global Challenges and Opportunities
• Work with Foundational Learning coaches to identify students’ learning needs to enhance the quality of programme delivery.
• Work with Specialisations Coaches to identify gaps in student Self-directed learning skills to continually revisit and redesign the SDL experience.
• With the support of the academic leadership, coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, administration and schedules for all SDL facilitators and interns.
• Support the implementation and adoption of Canvas LMS for the students
• Conduct regular student-staff consultative group meetings to capture student feedback and to implement recommendations to enhance the quality of programme delivery.
• Implement modifications to learning materials, assessments and other relevant components meet internal quality assurance requirements.
• Develop precise analytical reports and identify areas for improvement for the SDL Lab.
• Regularly review the Learning Management System analytical reports to identify students who may require intervention from LEAP and the Writing Centre.
• Hold office hours when necessary for students to get more targeted coaching and feedback.
• Identify relevant databases and datasets that could support self directed learning and entrepreneurial leadership.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be allocated from time to time by the line manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject area
• Two years experience in an education institution
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent facilitation skills (ability to ask open questions, elucidate participants' existing knowledge, and steer discussions)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise own work, and work independently
• A strong interest in at least one of the 14 grand challenges and great opportunities
• Possess agility and adaptability to a fast-paced working environment
• Receptive of a challenge and working beyond your comfort zone

Preferable

• Demonstrate passion for education, modern learning theory and curriculum development
• Proficiency with learning management systems (eg. Canvas)