BEST Network selects OpenLearning as its new technology and operating partner

About the role

Higher education technology company OpenLearning Limited and the Biomedical Education Skills and Training Network (BEST Network) are pleased to announce a five-year agreement with UNSW and The University of Queensland, the two governing members of the BEST Network, for OpenLearning to become its new technology and operating partner.

Responsibilities

• Expand the capability of Slice, the online image tool, to solidify its position as the world's leading tool for teaching with biomedical images.
• Ensure the long-term sustainability of the BEST Network by streamlining its membership model and improving its technology.
• Work to integrate the BEST Network fully with leading learning management systems and platforms.
• Establish the Global Scholarship and Development Fund (GSDF) as a competitive grant program open to all members of the BEST Network that will provide funding for research and development in the field of biomedical education.

Requirements

The BEST Network is a not-for-profit network of academics and biomedical schools developing and sharing next-generation courseware and technology. The Network’s vision is that every educator and every student, wherever they are, will have access to the best biomedical education.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational technology and online learning platforms.
• Knowledge of biomedical education and its applications.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

• Technical proficiency with learning management systems and platforms.
• Strategic thinking and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The BEST Network offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The GSDF will provide funding for research and development in the field of biomedical education, enhancing the network's impact and relevance.

Pay

The pay scale is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and aligned with the needs of the BEST Network and OpenLearning.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

• OpenLearning: Cherie Diaz, Managing Director, Australia, E: cherie@openlearning.com
• BEST Network: Stephanie Dowdell, PhD, Network Manager, E: s.dowdell@best.edu.au

About BEST Network

The BEST Network began as a government-funded project in 2012 and was established as a not-for-profit venture in 2014. The Network's institutional membership fees cover running costs, with the remainder used for further improvement of the Network's shared resources.

About OpenLearning

OpenLearning Limited is a Sydney-based education technology company that provides a scalable online learning platform to education providers and a global marketplace of world-class courses for learners of all levels. The company's platform enables the delivery of project-based, social learning to encourage interaction among users and foster a community of collaborative learners.