APAD Organisational Chart
Director (Ag), APAD
Provide academic leadership and oversight of the departments, sections and units of the Academic Programming and Delivery Division of the Global Campus.
Administrative Assistant to the Director
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Director or to the Head of a Department within the APAD Division. In addition, the Administrative Assistant collaborates with the other Administrative Assistants/Clerical Assistants within the division to ensure that administrative, budgeting and support processes are well defined and executed. The Administrative Assistant also has responsibility for monitoring the departmental work plan outputs and updating the status of projects in the overview of the Division’s work plan.
Programming and Delivery Administrator
The Programming and Delivery Administrator is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, identifying problems in particular projects and making appropriate recommendations for addressing problems in consultation with the Division’s line managers.
The Administrator manages the updating of the online course catalogue, the archiving of all course documents, and information sharing with all internal and external stakeholders as required. The position will also serve as the liaison with the Global Campus Marketing and Communications team for the sharing of information on new and revised programmes for updating of the website.
Senior Administrative Assistant
The Senior Administrative Assistant manages the Administrative Assistants/Clerical Assistants pool within the division to ensure that administrative, budgeting and support processes are well defined and executed. The Senior Administrative Assistant also has responsibility for monitoring the departmental work plan outputs and updating the status of projects in the overview of the Division’s work plan.
Head, Online Programming and Production Department
Provide operational leadership and management for the planning and development of all programmes of the Academic Programming and Delivery Division of the Global Campus.
Administrative Assistant (AA) to the Head
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Director or to the Head of a Department within the APAD Division. In addition, the Administrative Assistant collaborates with the other Administrative Assistants/Clerical Assistants within the division to ensure that administrative, budgeting and support processes are well defined and executed. The Administrative Assistant also has responsibility for monitoring the departmental work plan outputs and updating the status of projects in the overview of the Division’s work plan.
Multimedia Specialist
The Multimedia Specialist is responsible for developing interactive instructional multimedia elements/resources, modifying images and templates for online application, editing text, images, audio, and video files for use in online courses. The Multimedia Specialist will work closely with assigned project teams and the Manager, Course Materials Production during the multimedia and graphics design, development and production phases of activity to support the content of course materials.
Programme Coordinator
The Programme Coordinator is the Division’s lead in programme design, programme review and revision, programme proposal development and the self assessment process for quality assurance. The Programme Coordinator leads project teams through implementation of the Division’s work programme, in specific programme areas that are assigned to him/her. The assigned project teams will consist of APAD staff functioning in the various roles required to support the planning and design of new programmes/revision of existing programmes, development/revision of course content, and the delivery and evaluation of the courses in the specific types of programmes assigned.
Curriculum Development Specialist (CDS)
The Curriculum Development Specialist (CDS) is the Division's lead in curriculum design and the development and revision of instructional materials for online delivery of CPE, Undergraduate, and Graduate courses, workshops and special projects.
The Curriculum Development Specialist works closely with external contractors, UWI faculty and members of assigned project teams and collaborates with project team members to design, and develop instructionally sound course materials/revise course materials, that are supported by effective multimedia and graphic content. He/she will support the implementation of the APAD workplan in his/her assigned programme areas.
Head, Graduate Studies
Provide operational leadership and management for the online delivery of Graduate programmes of the Academic Programming and Delivery Division of the Global Campus.
Administrative Assistant (AA) to the Head
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Director or to the Head of a Department within the APAD Division. In addition, the Administrative Assistant collaborates with the other Administrative Assistants/Clerical Assistants within the division to ensure that administrative, budgeting and support processes are well defined and executed. The Administrative Assistant also has responsibility for monitoring the departmental work plan outputs and updating the status of projects in the overview of the Division’s work plan.
Manager, Online Programmes
The Manager, Online Programmes manages all activities that are related to the delivery of programmes offered by the APAD Division. The Manager, Online Programmes also has direct responsibility for supervision of the Programme Manager team assigned to Project Teams. The job requires communication and cooperation with other line Managers, Project Team Leads, the Programming and Delivery Administrator, as well as other units of the Global Campus that have a supporting role in the delivery of programmes.
Programme Manager (PM)
The Programme Manager (PM) is the primary person responsible for the management of particular University of the West Indies, Global Campus (GC) programmes. This job requires communication and cooperation with various project team members in the assigned programme areas, as well as other units of the Global Campus that have a supporting role in the delivery of programmes. The PM will have a key role in ensuring that all programmes are delivered to a high standard, are financially viable, and that students are satisfied with the learning experience.
Manager, Learner Support
The Manager, Learner Support manages all technical activities in the LMS that are related to the delivery of programmes offered by the APAD Division. The Manager Learner Support also has direct responsibility for supervision of Learning Support Specialists assigned to Project Teams. The job requires communication and cooperation with other line Managers, Project Team Leads, the Programming and Delivery Administrator, as well as other units of the Global Campus that have a supporting role in the delivery of programmes.
Learning Support Specialist (LSS)
The Learning Support Specialist (LSS) is a member of the APAD project team that supports the learning management systems (LMS), use of open source learning tools and the effective operation of the Global Campus online learning environment. The LSS is responsible for the effective operation and maintenance of the LMS learning platform and for the timely deployment of all courseware to support instructional delivery and to support the delivery process, as faculty, students and staff interact in the online environment.
The Learning Support Specialist assists in a quality control process that ensures all course materials are deployed in the LMS in a manner that meets the Global Campus supported e-learning standards.
Manager, Course Quality
The Manager, Course Quality provides leadership for Course Quality Assistants in their monitoring of curriculum implementation and improvement of online services and support to students and facilitators to promote excellence in online teaching and learning. In addition, the Manager, Course Quality coordinates student support services across the Global Campus among different stakeholders to promote academic success and a high level of student satisfaction.
The Manager, Course Quality is also responsible for leading and managing the student learning experience by emphasizing the Global Campus Student Charter, for effectively supporting students to develop the critical competencies that are relevant in their respective academic fields and increasingly required in the workplace. The Manager Course Quality will be required to use strong organizational skills to collaborate with other line Managers, Project team leads and the Programming and Delivery Administrator as well as other units of the Global Campus that have a supporting role in the delivery of programmes.
Course Quality Assistant (CQA)
The Course Quality Assistant (CQA) is responsible for supporting the Division’s internal quality control process for implementation of the curriculum by the online adjunct staff, in accordance with the required curriculum standard. The CQA is also responsible for ensuring that students receive the quality engagement and support promised in the Student Charter, and the improvement of student-staff interaction through student orientation exercises and sessions focused on engaging with and addressing student concerns.
The Course Quality Assistant must have an understanding of the curriculum development process, the course delivery process and the quality control process used in the creation of online education, blended learning and classroom delivered training products and be able to implement innovations to improve service to ensure high levels of student satisfaction.
Administrative Assistant (AA) to the CA Team
The Administrative Assistant manages the CA Team within the APAD Division. They collaborate with the Clerical Assistant team ensure that administrative, budgeting and support processes are well defined and executed. The Administrative Assistant also has responsibility for monitoring the departmental work plan outputs and updating the status of projects in the overview of the Division’s work plan.
Clerical Assistant (CA)
The Clerical Assistant will be assigned to one or more programmes within the APAD project teams and will work closely with the Programme Manager (PM) in their respective teams. The Clerical Assistant will support the Programme Manager and other members of the Project Team by assisting with various aspects of administration for successful programme planning, course development and delivery.
