Learning Facilitator, Online, MPH Graduate Programs

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus seeks a Learning Facilitator for the Online MPH program. You will collaborate with Digital Learning Designers and faculty to develop, test, and QA learning modules, ensuring consistent rubrics and transparent assessment.

You’ll run regular office hours across time zones, provide timely student feedback, and assist with grading and rubrics. A conferred MPH and 2+ years in teaching or program management are required; occasional on-campus attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess a conferred MPH degree.
• 2+ years of experience in teaching, TA, or project/program/product management.
• Self-motivated with a mindset toward continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team player with proactive communication.
• Experience working with faculty, students, and colleagues.
• Ability to provide student-centered support and explain complex concepts.
• Experience collaborating in remote environments and with learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely student feedback and grade assessments using rubrics.
• Lead regular office hours accommodating multiple time zones.
• Review and implement on grading practices and rubrics with faculty.
• Support development, testing, and QA of Online MPH modules.

Skills

Teaching in MPH

Student support

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

MPH degree

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Tracking Code

26500592930731

Posted Date

8/6/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 47

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$62,525.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$81,175.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Learning Facilitator, Online MPH works primarily with the Digital Learning Designers and also interfaces closely with development, teaching faculty, and students. Working closely with the production team, they assist in development, testing, and quality assurance (QA) on all aspects of each Online MPH module, including supporting faculty in the review and implementation on grading practices and rubrics to ensure a consistent, transparent and user-friendly assessment experience. They facilitate regular office hours for students to review learning material, assist with problem-solving, and offer extra sessions in areas where students need additional support. Learning Facilitators serve as the primary day-to-day academic point of contact for all Online MPH students, along with the teaching faculty. Being self-motivated with a mentality toward continuous improvement is important to success in this role.

The Learning Facilitator is responsible for a variety of activities throughout a given online module, including timely and ongoing student feedback, grading assessments consistent with rubrics designed by faculty, ensuring student questions and concerns are addressed, and leading regular office hours that accommodate multiple time zones to review content, assist with problem-solving, and offer extra sessions in areas where students need additional support.

Required Skills

• Must possess a conferred master's degree in public health (MPH)
• 2+ years of experience in a delivery role such as teaching, teaching assistant, or project/ program/ product management.
• Must be self-motivated with a mindset towards continuous improvement and the ability to adapt to decisions made in support of broader program and institutional goals.
• Collaborative team player with a demonstrated track record of transparency and proactivity in meeting organizational goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, responsiveness in a fast-paced environment, and openness to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Experience working with multiple constituencies (i.e., faculty, students, colleagues).
• Ability to provide exceptional, student-centered support while clearly communicating complex concepts and consistently applying program policies.
• Experience managing competing priorities.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fluid environment while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a remote environment, experience using learning management systems (i.e., Blackboard Ultra), Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, and the ability to learn new tools and technologies.
• Ability and desire to mentor or coach peers and potentially, become a leader within the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A concentration or demonstrated experience in environmental health.
• Experience supporting graduate-level online education.
• Experience with learning management system, preferably Blackboard Ultra.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles.
• Experience conducting QA of online course materials.
• Experience supporting live virtual learning environments.
• Experience working in higher education.
• This position requires periodic on-campus attendance to support live sessions, collaborate with faculty, and assist with other program operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.