Job Opportunities

E-Learning Developer
Harmony Information Systems – Essex Junction, VT

The E-Learning Developer supports the Professional Services team in its mission to deliver a positive educational experience to Harmony’s customers, employees, and partners. The core requirements of the position involve building out and sustaining the company’s various e-training platforms and environments.

The E-Learning Developer will contribute with other professionals towards attainment of the company’s educational goals by ensuring the availability, capacity, and performance of the e-learning infrastructure and the satisfaction of customers served. The individual will establish production and online session schedules, manage, plan and/or lead e-learning projects, develop learning objects and modules, and must collaborate effectively with others to accomplish assigned objectives. The E-Learning Developer will work with diverse subject matter, developers and product experts as well as training participants in defining and developing solid training content.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, administer, and support the department’s Learning and Content Management System(s), virtual classrooms, and lab-based classroom training environments
• Use Adobe Captivate 5.5 and other E-Learning applications to develop compelling learning solutions and reusable training objects.
• Maintain and update existing on demand training modules as needed.
• Manage and plan production schedules in alignment with priorities, processes, and standards, developing and publishing production-ready courses and content on time, as scoped, and in budget
• Lead or assist in creating course outlines, defining training needs and learning objectives, and designing or generating deliverables
• Review items for conformance to standards, translating subject matter expertise into clearly written and well-structured e-learning materials
• Produce tutorials for new product features
• Create and maintain on-line/on demand learning materials under subscription
• Ensure that e-learning users receive quality online services and support
• Interfaces with other services teams, as well as sales, support, IT, accounting, product management and product management as necessary

Further Information

E-Learning Systems Support Specialist
ALERE – Bensenville, IL

POSITION SUMMARY

The e-Learning Systems Support Specialist is a key member of Alere’s Organizational Development team. This position provides critical technical and administrative support for METRO (Alere’s Learning Management System [LMS]) by handling escalated help desk tickets for end users, administering key programs housed on METRO and generating learning activity reports. This position serves as the central contact point for employees and HR contacts globally to distribute communication, answer questions and provide technical support.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES of the e-Learning Systems Support Specialist. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide 2nd Level support for METRO related issues escalated from all Alere Help Desks.
• Provide 2nd Level support for METRO related issues for staff with no access to Alere’s Help Desk
• Provide 2nd Level support to Alere educators needing assistance with METRO administrative tasks 0 Generate and distribute scheduled and requested reports from METRO
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks on LMS
• Provide administrative support for Alere’s Global Compliance Training Program to include registrations, tracking, reporting and program maintenance
• Manage New Associate Orientation to include registrations, tracking, reporting and program maintenance
• Support METRO Partners as needed with LMS Administrative tasks

EDUCATION

• High School degree required.
• College degree in related field is a plus.
• Will accept appropriate level of experience in lieu of degree.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years experience providing technical support (via telephone)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technology skills and apply to Learning & Development related deliverables
• Previous experience with remote desktop software is a plus
• Previous experience performing administrative tasks in a Learning Management System is a plus
• Previous experience using a support desk ticketing system is a plus
• Previous experience using Microsoft SharePoint is a plus

COMPTENCIES

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills
• Must be energetic, enthusiastic, positive and creative
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel. Treat all with dignity and respect. Open and receptive to their needs
• Proactive approach in resolving problems and issues
• Works as a collaborative team member in and with diverse groups/audiences
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to handle many simultaneous, and often conflicting, priorities
• Adaptable and open to new approaches and feedback
• Knowledge of instructional design methodology and application of adult learning theory is a plus

OTHER

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in handling employee information
• Participate in training activities to increase personal skill levels Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR), is a global leader in enabling individuals to take charge of their health at home through the merger of rapid diagnostics and health management. By developing new capabilities in near-patient diagnosis, monitoring and health management, Alere enables individuals to take charge of improving their health and quality of life at home. Alere’s global leading products and services, as well as its new product development efforts, focus on infectious disease, cardiology, oncology, toxicology and women’s health. Alere is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. For additional information on Alere, please visit www.alere.com. Alere Inc. offers a competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, 401K with company match, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, vacation and holiday pay, casual atmosphere and more. Alere Inc. is an equal employment/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability please send an email to jobs@alere.com to let us know the nature of your request.

Further Information

Learning Management Systems Specialist
Communities in Schools, Inc. – Arlington, VA

Key Responsibilities of the Learning Management System (LMS) Specialist

• Convert all course content into e-learning format and design course assessments using course authoring tools.
• Publish courses inside the LMS and complete updates or revisions as guided by the Talent Development team.
• Establish and manage community engagement aspects of the LMS, collaborating with Talent Development team members.
• Produce regular project reports and measure student participation and progress.
• Manage relations with the external LMS vendor regarding all technical aspects and use of the platform.
• Support management of budget lines relating to LMS vendor contracts.
• Provide training and demonstrations related to e-learning as required.
• Set up and manage the help-desk function for the LMS; assisting network learners in resolving technical difficulties related to accessing the LMS and course content.
• Create innovative and efficient solutions for LMS system users.

What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate?

• Communities In Schools is a nonprofit organization which stays true to its mission but does so using the best for-profit practices.
• One of Communities In Schools’ greatest assets is its human capital. Our small but diverse and talented staff is committed to moving the needle on the dropout problem.
• Communities In Schools has a generous benefits package, which includes five weeks of paid time off in each of the first two years of employment, a 403(b) plan, and subsidized health and dental insurance.

Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that respects and values all persons, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Target Hire Date
Immediately

Interview Process
Face-to-face interviews with members of the Talent Development team.

Reply
Please forward résumé and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@cisnet.org with “LMS Specialist” in subject line.

Frontend UI Developer position at Arlington, TX, United States

Job Description:

A growing E-Learning company seeks a frontend UI Developer to develop highly interactive web-applications. A thorough understanding of all phases of instructional design is a big plus. No third parties please. This is not a designer position; a HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript programmer with design background is highly desirable. Candidates in New York City and Dallas preferred. Responsibilities would include:

• Collaborates with staff and clients to create HTML5 page layouts, content seeding, professional visual appearance, CSS creation and resolve cross browser compatibility issues.
• Designs and develops creative blended learning approaches for multimedia content presentation including interactive online activities, simulation scenarios, exercises, animations, audio, video and proficiency assessments.
• Creates and contributes to a rich library of robust, reusable components and tools to streamline future development.

Job Requirements:

• Expert with hand-coding advanced HTML5, CSS3, JS/AJAX techniques.
• JavaScript and UI programming using client-side libraries like jQuery, Dojo, Underscore, Backbone, Knockout and Highcharts is a must.
• Familiar with CSS preprocessing frameworks such as Sass or Less.
• Familiar with prototyping tools like Twitter Bootstrap or Zurb Foundation.
• Expert level skills in Adobe Creative Suite with primary focus on Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Multi-media or related art field a plus.
• Keep up to date with the latest tools, techniques and best practices and help introduce new ideas to the team.
• Experience with Flash, ActionScript 2 and 3 and XML a plus.
• Experience with Articulate and Captivate a big plus.

Further Information

American International Education Development Council

Global Educators Initiative (GEI) program

Tsinghua High School, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Educational Technology Specialist

Position Description
We are seeking a certified Educational Technology Specialist who has background in teaching computer technology courses as well as integrating technology into curriculum and instruction. This individual must be willing to work cooperatively with other staff members as well as parents. While most responsibilities are delineated below, the individual must be flexible and willing to lend a hand when and where needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, caring and supportive environment for students.
• Provide consultation, support and training to faculty for the integration of technology in curriculum, teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify and develop technology-integrated projects that broaden and enhance students’ learning experiences and enrich their understanding.
• Teach high school courses ranging from Computer Science to Microsoft Office Certifications.
• Write and implement units of instruction utilizing the Understanding by Design (backward design) format.
• Reinforce Literacy skills via learning projects and classroom lessons.
• Work with the Secondary Director on various aspects of “PowerSchool” the on line student information system. This will include the development of the school wide teaching schedule.
• Assist with the development of the school’s Accreditation plan including imbedding video and digital photographs into the narrative reports.
• Work with the ESL students within the regular class while maintaining an English only classroom and collaborating with the ESL teacher.
• Maintain a strong positive and informative relationship with parents.
• Prepare for and participate in all parent conferences.
• Work with the science department in the development of the after school robotics club for middle school students.
• Participate actively in staff meetings and accreditation committee meetings some of which are held after school.
• Actively engage in professional development during school sessions as well as during the normal school day.
• Occasionally cover a class for a colleague.
• Participate and/or lead school special events that may occur in the evenings and/or weekends.
• Coordinate instruction with other departments when possible.

Qualifications

• Native speaker of English
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Technology related area.
• State or Provincial Certification as an Educational Technology Specialist.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work independently and foster positive interpersonal relationships with faculty, staff and • administrators.
• Working knowledge of Macintosh and PC systems, peripherals, and software applications.
• Working knowledge of internet and video technologies.
• Background in HTML and at least one other programming language.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary based on experience and ranges between $30,000 and $48,000 with an additional $600 for a Master’s Degree.

$560 per month toward housing; $721 the second year.

$3,200 toward Health Insurance.

$80 per month added in to cover part of the taxes taken.

A flight to Beijing. Teachers are picked up at the Beijing airport by our staff and transported to the dorm where they may stay for up to 3 weeks without charge while looking for an apartment.

A flight home after school ends in June and after completing the terms of the contract.

School pays for the work visa and Heath Check. The Health Check takes place in Beijing after arrival.

The school will provide an orientation to the school and Beijing for new employees. The orientation will include assistance in finding a suitable apartment.

Further Information

PhD Scholarships in Computer Science & IT at RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)

RMIT University’s School of Computer Science and IT is offering full scholarships to high achieving international/domestic students towards PhD study in Melbourne, Australia. The school is internationally recognised for its research strength. It is ranked in the top eight Australian universities for Computer Science and Information Systems (according to QS World University Rankings).

The school currently has 4 PhD scholarships available for research in the following areas:

• Mobile and pervasive computing, sensor networks: With recent advances in wireless sensing, smart devices, and social networks, computing is becoming more and more pervasive in our lives. In these emerging research fields, we are investigating new sensing models, novel communication techniques, and intelligent data analytics methods to improve human experience and quality of life for a variety of application domains such as smart building, smart city, healthcare, and elderly care. Please refer to this link https://sites.google.com/site/gutao98/ for some of our ongoing work. You are expected to conduct cutting edge research, and develop new theories, methodology and technologies to move a step forward towards this vision. In addition to RMIT’s PhD entry requirements, candidates should have a strong algorithm and theoretical background, and good implementation and programming skills. Previous research experience in one of the above areas with the evidence of peer-reviewed publications would be an advantage.
• Data mining complex transactional and criminal networks: Money laundering, if undetected, poses a major concern for governments and communities. We aim to develop a software system platform for detecting money laundering networks that can assist intelligence data analysts to detect unknown money laundering networks efficiently and accurately, helping fight crimes more effectively. In addition to RMIT’s PhD entry requirements, candidates should have a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics and Statistics) with at least 2nd class upper honours or equivalent.  Experience in one of the areas of Data Mining, Network Security, Statistical Analysis and Stochastic Processes would be an advantage.  Please note that this project requires the student to be an Australian citizen.
• Top-down and Bottom-up Service Design for Cloud: Any wide deployment of service oriented architecture (SOA) in enterprises and the web requires a congruent technology. Web services are by far the technology of choice. Web services act as building blocks for SOA. Those building blocks need to be designed in an efficient and effective manner to provide a competitive service. During this process, it is important to investigate the design issues related to granularity, abstraction, generality, etc. Similarly, it is also important to evaluate the functional, non-functional and behavioral properties of web services to produce an optimum design. Therefore, developing a rigorous foundation that would provide sound design is paramount. It will help to reduce the effort of integration, minimize the impact of change, deliver appropriate levels of granularity, abstraction and generality, etc. In addition to RMIT’s PhD entry requirements, candidates should have background in a Computer Science or related discipline.
• Spatio-temporal data analytics: Proliferation of the Internet as primary medium for data publishing and information exchange leads to an explosion in the volumes of contents available online. In addition to professionally-produced material being offered free on the Internet, the public has also been allowed, indeed encouraged, making its content available online to everyone. User-generated geospatial content is commonly referred to as Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI). This research focuses on investigating models, algorithms and techniques that render VGI to useful, integratable and context-aware information.  In particular our research interest is on methods to integrate and advance current data modelling techniques, data mining algorithms, and context-aware middleware for crowdsourced VGI data.  In addition to RMIT’s PhD entry requirements, candidates should have background in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology, Geomatics).  Experience in one of the areas of Data Mining, Data Integration, Social Network Analysis would be an advantage.

Eligibility: Applicants must have an honours/master degree in the area of Computer Science or related disciplines.

Remuneration: The PhD scholarships are approximately $25,000AUD per year (tax free) for 3 years with no extension. International candidates may be eligible for a tuition waiver.

Applications: Applications must consist of a 1-page research proposal outlining your interest and suitability for the above projects, a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees. Applications are to be sent in electronic form to Associate Professor Xiaodong Li (xiaodong.li@rmit.edu.au).

Applications close:   21 May 2013

Nokia Siemens Networks is the world’s specialist in mobile broadband. We provide the world’s most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly. We are looking for an open minded professional to join our team in Munich as a

(Senior) Research Engineer – Network Management Automation

You will be working as a senior specialist with a focus on research of novel Radio Network Management/Self-Organizing Networks (SON) concepts. Your responsibilities include the development and integration of corresponding experimental systems and demonstrators.

Job Description

• Analysis of NM use cases & requirements, review of the technology state-of-the-art
• Design, develop, integrate and evaluate new NM concepts using simulation and evaluation of real network data, contribute to techno-economic (business value) analysis
• Protect the work by invention reports, support for related standardization activities (3GPP)
• Contribute to internal technology transfer to business units, participate in customer projects
• Lead activities in funded research projects and collaborate with partner universities
• Promote NSN’s thought leadership by publications in relevant conferences and journals

Requirements

• M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field. A Ph.D. is a plus
• Knowledge of Mobile Radio Access Technologies (UMTS, LTE(-A), WiFi)
• Knowledge of Network Management processes (eTOM), architectures, protocols (e.g., SNMP), information models, functions (particularly CM and FM) and methods (e.g., policy-based management, statistical and probabilistic (e.g., Bayesian Networks) techniques)
• Interest to understand and improve real-world network operation use cases
• Background in Distributed Systems / IT & Software Technologies (e.g., CORBA, Web Services, UML)
• Good practical SW and experimental skills (setup / installation of Linux/GNU-based systems, C/C++/Java/Script /matlab & R programming, development of experimental systems / demos)
• Ability to work autonomously on complex research issues (project management experience is a plus), create IPR and publications (track record of relevant IPR and publications is a plus)
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Strong analytical and technical skills with focus on quality, innovative and open mindset
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to and work in international, multi-site virtual teams

We offer you

• Experience with world leading technology and involvement in interesting, versatile projects with continuous learning opportunity
• Possibility to contribute to the development of leading edge telecommunication management solutions
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A wide range of career and development possibilities

http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/about-us/careers/search-for-a-new-job/find-your-career
JobID: 47331
Contact: Dr. Henning Sanneck, henning.sanneck@nsn.com

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Software Development Engineer (SDE)

Whether you’re creating new code, algorithms or data structures, you are the link between abstract concepts and the technology products used daily by your friends, family and millions of other people around the world. Using your mastery of technical tools, you develop next- generation applications and operating systems, making decisions on design and feature implementation.

Software Development Engineers dive deep into code and work as part of a team of programming experts who solve problems and build powerful new tools. You collaborate with Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) to ensure stellar product quality, and you provide technical guidance to Program Managers (PMs) as they communicate user needs and product requirements. As a SDE, you dedicate yourself to producing the world’s most advanced software.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Excellent programming skills. Experience with object oriented programming languages, preferably C, C++, and/or C#
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms as well as feature definition, design and feasibility
• Ability to translate technical specifications into working code, and solve complex problems with consideration of the end user experience

http://studentguru.gr/b/dt008/archive/2013/02/11/microsoft.aspx

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

You have an innate understanding of technology. You always know how a program works, even when others do not. You are passionate about making things faster and more efficient, truly pushing software to its limits.

Software Development Engineers in Test are highly technical and you use your technical prowess to build and maintain automation systems, debug and isolate problems and execute creative tests to make sure our software is ready for prime time. SDETs write lots of code—code to test software features and code to extend our automation infrastructure. You work closely with Software Development Engineers (SDEs) and Program Managers (PMs), each contributing equally to the development life cycle. You enjoy breadth in your job and continually look for ways to integrate systems across business groups and products.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Excellent programming skills. Experience with object oriented programming languages. C, C++, and/or C# experience preferred
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms
• Ability to solve complex problems with customer experience in mind
• Ability to author test plans and cases, conduct security and stress tests and debug at source level after identifying, investigating and prioritizing bugs

Important information:

• Please APPLY NOW to be considered for a first round interview. You will be contacted by a recruiter if you are selected for an interview to confirm the date and time.
• Information on Microsoft Benefits, including complete relocation, US work visa sponsorship and other perks are available at www.microsoft.com/university
• University recruiters at Microsoft review resumes with the following topical areas in mind: 1) Academic Record, 2) Relevant Work Experience, 3) Leadership
• Please note we are seeking SDE and SDET Full Time & Intern candidates.

http://studentguru.gr/b/dt008/archive/2013/02/11/microsoft.aspx

Software Developer

Berlin, Full Time

YOUR ROLE

YOUR TASKS

• Work in a development team on the technical design and implementation of C++ software modules
• Design software and provide cost and resource estimates
• Provide support for further development of the software architecture
• Test components (i.e. using Unit Test)
• Develop the software requirements in close cooperation with Product Management and Product Design
• React swiftly to last-minute alterations, evaluate options and, in collaboration with other stakeholders, integrate these into the existing software architecture
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance Department

YOUR PROFILE

• You have a degree in computer science, business informatics, physics or a similar, relevant subject, with an emphasis on programming
• You are experienced in the design and application of object-oriented software projects in Windows and/or OSX and you are familiar with typical design patterns
• You are highly proficient in C++
• Ideally, you have experience developing audio applications
• You are committed, quality-conscious, flexible and efficient
• You are communicative and you enjoy working in a team

http://www.native-instruments.com/en/career-center/berlin-office/development/software-developer/