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Instructional Technology

Instructional Technology Specialists develop engaging and immersive learner experiences by leveraging digital technologies and design principles to create media solutions; produce media assets including graphics, video, and data visualizations; design virtual learning environments, and collaborate with production teams to develop digital materials that align with course objectives.

• Evaluate academic program and course needs to develop visual design plans and digital media solutions
• Curate, design, and produce media for course assets including infographics, illustrations, video and audio composition, animations, diagrams, and models
• Design and maintain virtual learning environments including virtual studios, immersive experiences, and extended reality experiences
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and production teams to develop and deliver online course materials/experiences; ensure that design plans align with pedagogical objectives
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies in learning design, media trends and theories related to learner experience
• Ensure accessibility standards are met; integrate assistive technology, accessible design, and universal design principles and guidelines with digital material
• Create original artwork and illustrations for use in digital media
• Maintain and support learner technologies for use in instructional activities including multimedia recording and editing software and digital media equipment
• Develop training materials for faculty in the use of lecture technologies and video hosting platforms
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00