METALS Lead Role Mentor

The Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Sciences (METALS) Role Mentor

program's goals are to provide necessary role specific skills for METALS students to succeed in

their capstone project and a supportive learning environment where students can share

challenges and learn from both the mentor and each other.

The Role Mentor Program Manager is responsible for leading the Role Mentor team, ensuring

each team member is fulfilling the team's central goals, and iteratively improving the team's

effectiveness in achieving these goals. In addition, this position will be also have the

responsibilities of a Role Mentor, mentoring up to seven students in a particular role (Project

Manager, Product Manager, Developer, Researcher, Designer) for the METALS capstone course.

Job Responsibilities:

* Meet with your role group at least twice a month for hour long sessions Wednesdays

from 6-7 pm EST, starting January 2025 until mid-August 2025. Impart necessary skills,

tools and techniques, or mindsets to mentees for them to succeed in the role both in

the capstone project and beyond using appropriate pedagogy such as lecturing,

workshops or peer reviews/critiques.

* Lead monthly discussions with the role mentor team on the team's operational status.

o Document role mentors concerns and issues. Advise and document adjustments

where necessary.

o Utilize feedback and data to update the curriculum plan for each role mentor

that both personalizes the learning experience to the specific role and also aligns

with the goals of the role mentors.

* To support continuous improvement, lead the surveying process of current METALS

students and interviewing METALS alumni. Discuss the feedback with the METALS

capstone faculty and the role mentor team for feedback to identify room for

improvement.

* Ensure that room reservations and food is available for the role mentor sessions.

* Provide immediate, written emails to the capstone faculty and METALS managing

director on any issues or concerns with any role mentors, teams, or team mentors.

* Be available during the week for individual consultations as necessary.

* Work with the METALS managing director to hire other role mentors.

* Master's degree in Educational Technology and Applied Learning Sciences or equivalent.

* 2 or more years of industry experience in the specific role mentor position for which you

are applying.

* Experience with the METALS program and capstone course strongly preferred.

* Proven ability to mentor and nurture students and/or new employees

* Previous experience as a METALS role mentor strongly preferred.

Please submit your resume. The HCII will review applications as we receive them; however, the

final deadline to receive materials is January 3 or until the position has been filled.