Instructional Technology Specialist

The Rector & Visitors Of The University Of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

257d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia is seeking applicants for an Instructional Technology Specialist. This role will address client needs with the development of appropriate strategies for implementing learning technology across a broad range of academic programs and initiatives. They provide training, documentation, testing, and technical support. The role manages course development and delivery for the McIntire school's online and hybrid programs as well as provides support for traditional programs making use of LMS tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of instructional computing experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success as a technology professional with experience in the private, public, and/or nonprofit sectors
• Experience in Web design and scripting (HTML, CSS, and Javascript)
• Experience with LMS administration, including Canvas and D2L (Back End administration of the D2L platform is highly desired)
• Demonstrated success in managing effective teams built on trust, open communication, and shared goals
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in program management and budgeting
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience working with multiple constituencies and navigating layered governance structures
• Strong decision maker with excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to a culture of customer service
• Adaptability, resilience, and technological proficiency in online education environments
• Experience in instructional design

Responsibilities

• Support online course management systems at McIntire (Currently Canvas, managed by the University and D2L, managed by McIntire LMS)
• Administrator, course creation, load rosters from Admissions Systems, one-on-one training for LMS, group creation, and postings, Survey administration, Content loading and testing, Course layout and design, Reporting on participation
• Tier two helpdesk support for student issues with LMS access and features
• Develop and deliver training resources for McIntire information sharing platforms (currently Pathify, Localist, Korbyt)
• Support the information sharing platforms from a tier 2 support model
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, projected estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Coordinate the IT dimensions of the platforms with the content authors and designers
• Promote and encourage effective use of the information sharing platforms by the McIntire community
• Working with the instructional design team, improvement of the online student experience
• Look and Feel improvements of online portal
• Tools selection and implementation
• Delivery of Training to facilitate faculty adoption of tools
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with education and experience
• This is an Exempt level, benefited position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree