Educational Technology Specialist
About The Position
The Educational Technology Specialist supports faculty in developing and implementing high-quality technology-based strategies and tools to enhance student outcomes in courses, assignments, and learning experiences. In collaboration with Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) staff, the specialist provides professional development, one-to-one mentoring, and training on effective use of integrated technologies and e-learning platforms. The role manages and supports the organization’s teaching and learning tools and Learning Management System (LMS), assists students, staff, and faculty with technical issues, and develops and maintains course content and e-learning resources. The specialist also conducts instructional technology workshops, collaborates with the instructional design team, supports deployment of the Quality Matters Program, maintains CETL digital resource guides, and serves on university committees as assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibility. Work is performed in a typical office setting with moderate noise from conversations and standard office equipment. The position’s physical demands include extended periods seated, frequent communication, repetitive wrist and finger movements, regular computer and office equipment use, and occasional movement around the office and similar spaces.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong understanding of educational technology tools and best practices for integrating tools in online and in-person learning environments.
- Proficiency in learning management systems and educational technology tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and effective faculty collaboration.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing technology and educational trends.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and universal design principles.
- Strong work ethic and ability to lead by example.
- Professional, credible, and respected representation of the institution internally and in the community.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsibly.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in teaching and learning environments and instructional technologies is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and support the organization’s integrated tools used in teaching and learning.
- Assist and support students, staff, and faculty with technical issues and navigation related to integrated tools within the LMS.
- Develop, manage, and maintain course content and e-learning resources.
- Manage, maintain, and support the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS).
- Upload, organize, technically check, and update materials, e-learning modules, and resources within the LMS.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions on instructional technology best practices.
- Collaborate with the instructional design team to create training materials for faculty, staff, and students.
- Create, organize, and maintain CETL digital resource guides for students, faculty, and staff.
- Assist and support the instructional design team with continued deployment of the Quality Matters Program.
- Serve on university committees as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
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Job Type
Full-time
