#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.

IT:U is Austria‘s first public interdisciplinary university dedicated to digital transformation for the benefit of our society, economy and environment.

Shape the future with us as a

Founding Director Learning Innovation & Learning Operations*

As a key member of IT:U’s Founding Management Board you will shape our learning culture and ensure its continuous improvement through a Living Lab. This role includes the development of IT:U’s project-based learning methodology, prototyping of AI-based learning technology, evaluation of methodology and tools within the context of students learning projects, creation of learning environments (physical as well as digital), and much more. 

You are a learning innovator with the ultimate goal to build passion. Passion for solving complex problems with digital technologies in our students. Passion for projectbased, personalized teaching in our scientists. You will build a team of diverse learning professionals and ensure teaching operations. You create a learning culture which inspires interdisciplinarity and enthusiasm for digital technologies based on mutual respect and diversity. If applicable, the successful candidate can be awarded a professorship.

Main responsibilities:

• Your responsibility will include exercising leadership in teaching operations to ensure seamless operations, as well as fostering collaboration with various departments to create a well-organized and cohesive academic environment. 
• You will support the design of mission-based study programs in close collaboration with our Senior Manager “Study Programs and Student Affairs“ and together ensure the quality of teaching operations. 
• By building core teaching methodology groups you establish different teaching approaches such as computational thinking and design thinking. In addition, learning projects will be suffused with 21st century skills (such as project management, self-management, ethical design).
• In close collaboration with scientists and the Founding Director IT Solutions, Operations & Development you will develop AI-based learning technologies to enable scalability of IT:U’s projectbased learning approach. 
• Every learning project IT:U offers will be an opportunity for IT:U to learn about how to improve teaching methodology, technology, etc. It will be your responsibility to set up the IT:U Living Lab which will embody multi-dimensional evaluation of learning projects and provide feedback to students, teachers, technology developers, administrators, etc. This way you will ensure that IT:U is always at the forefront of learning innovation. 
• You will employ and develop Learning Analytics to facilitate student development and growth and to provide feedback to professors and lecturers to enhance their students’ learning experience. 
• As far as Academic Analytics are concerned, you will play a key role in utilizing data-driven insights to enhance academic performance and outcomes and contribute to strategic planning initiatives. 
• In the domain of Community Management, you will be responsible for building and nurturing a vibrant academic community including scientists and lecturers. We aspire for all individuals who have ever interacted with our learning organization to remember us fondly and to share their extraordinary learning experiences at IT:U.

Requirements:

• Have proven experience in top-level management roles (ideally within an academic setting). 
• Have exceptional leadership skills with a track record of fostering innovation. 
• Thrive in matrix organizational structures. 
• Have strong project management skills and experience in leading diverse teams. 
• Have the will to drive educational initiatives that enhance the overall learning experience. 
• Be a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of academic analytics and data-driven decision-making.

We are seeking a dynamic leader who can collaboratively build this new emerging university with us, shaping the future of learning at IT:U. If you are passionate about education, possess outstanding management skills, and are ready to contribute to the growth of our institution, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.