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Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Develops, schedules, and delivers training programs focused on the effective use of instructional technology in the classroom. Reviews training survey responses and modifies delivery of future programs to adapt to trainees’ needs.

Supports instructors and academic support staff in the integration of technology into teaching and learning, especially as related to facilitating the effective use of SMART boards, multimedia, internet, social media, etc.

Provides “real-time” support and expertise to instructors, enabling them to integrate new technologies into their teaching.

Collaborates with information technology personnel, instructors, and academic support staff in researching, planning and implementing technology initiatives in support of educational goals.

Develops and updates technical and user manuals to support training.

Assists faculty in the development of new media applications and redesign of existing course content, as well as providing assistance in faculty website design.

Designs, plans, coordinates, and schedules the installation of new classroom technology.

Assists other CETL and Information Technology personnel with the implementation of technologies that support advising, assessment, career/education portfolios, degree audit, and early alert and referral.

Provides regular reports to the CETL Director on activities completed and objectives accomplished to meet the assessment and reporting requirements of the department.

Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology, Information Technology, or other related field required; Master’s preferred. Prior experience as an instructional technologist or technical trainer required.  Experience in higher education preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Understanding of how to use common classroom technologies (computer, document camera, data projector, etc.) in support of instructional goals.
Familiarity with instructional design theory.
Knowledge of web technologies, multimedia applications and distance delivery technologies.
Knowledge of emerging technologies related to instruction.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software problems relating to instructional technologies.
Ability to maintain knowledge of current hardware/software instructional technologies.
Ability to work comfortably in teams and/or independently.
Ability to maintain classroom technology.
Ability to develop and deliver instructional materials and sessions focused on the effective use of instructional tools and methods.
Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and office atmosphere.
Ability to maintain a positive approach under pressure.
Ability to be a proactive, self-starter with strong planning, organization, problems resolution and customer service skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite products.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.    
             
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.  Visual acuity, including  color vision, is required.  Must be able to move about and between campuses freely, including all offices and classroom areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required by the demands of the position.