Position:  Academic Technology Internship, Akilah Foundation US

Department: Academic Affairs

Status: Internship 

Reports to: Director of Academic Technology

Location:  Washington, DC

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Akilah Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is committed to expanding access to high-quality education worldwide by supporting innovative programs and learning environments. The Akilah Foundation supports Davis College | Akilah, the only college for women in Rwanda, and Davis College, a global co-ed network of universities. Davis College offers degrees to male and female students, with an ambitious vision for scale, while Davis College | Akilah serves as a unique environment for female students. 

Davis College Hong Kong and Davis College Rwanda will open in 2020. By 2030, Davis will open 10 campuses in Africa and Asia and educate 1 million students. 

The Davis academic pillars (21st-century skills, personalized learning, innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainability) will serve as its guiding light during this phase of rapid expansion. They define all of the institute's programs. Davis is committed to delivering a transformative learning experience that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in careers in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.

THE POSITION

The Akilah Foundation seeks a creative and energetic intern with an interest in educational technology, training, and higher education. The Academic Technology intern will support the Davis College Global Academic Team assisting in supporting innovative technology initiatives at the organization. The position reports to the Director of Academic Technology and works on a wide range of tasks that include: training content development, data analysis, and educational technology-focused research. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Key Responsibilities:

• Create technology training materials and knowledge base articles for a globally diverse faculty and student audience
• Assist with the development of faculty training courses in Canvas LMS
• Compile and organize resources to support the launch of the College's new online portal
• Create and update help articles for the help desk knowledge base 
• Support IT staff in providing solutions to academic technology issues
• Assist with compiling analytics from Canvas, FreshDesk, and other online platforms
• Identify funding and partnership opportunities to support innovative technology initiatives 
• Research and synthesize information related to best practices and future trends in educational technology

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Required Education & Experience: 

• Current undergraduate in junior or senior year, current graduate students, or recent graduates
• Experience using a Learning Management System required (Canvas preferred)
• Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, and video screencasting/editing tools
• Enthusiastic about new technologies and the ability to learn new technical skills quickly
• Advanced proficiency using Google Drive tools and Excel
• Skills and/or prior experience in education and training desired

Our ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following skills and qualifications:

• Thrives in a fast-past, global startup working environment.
• Exceptionally motivated by the idea of building a global community of lifelong learners. 
• Relentless resourcefulness, refusing to be slowed down by anything in your way. 
• Ability to “draw the owl” and complete projects without an exact roadmap for how to get them done.
• Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and execution. 
• Passionate, dedicated and committed to our mission.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

Our Benefits:

• Exposure to a wide range of technology tools that support higher education ecosystems
• Access to course authoring and content creation tools like Camtasia, Screencast-o-Matic, and Canva
• Gain valuable skills in the rapidly growing educational technology sector
• Work closely with a highly innovative academic team during an exciting phase of global expansion

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is an unpaid position; however, academic credit is available. It is the responsibility of the intern to coordinate this with their school and department.
• The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities, and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties & responsibilities of the internship position, and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Akilah Foundation may change the specific duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
• Akilah Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and offers opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap, disability, or any other protected class per federal, state or local law.
• Applicants, as well as employees who are or become disabled, must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Applications are rolling, so the sooner you apply, the better!
• To apply, submit your resume and cover letter, including why you are excited about this role and previous experience and skills that may be relevant.