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Instructional Technology

Instructional Technology Specialists are key members of the University’s instructional and learning design functions. This role works collaboratively with faculty and instructional designers to enhance the quality of instruction and student engagement; develops 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; designs virtual learning environments; collaborates with production teams to develop digital materials that align with course objectives.

• Consult with faculty and instructional designers on the selection and application of instructional technologies to support course and curriculum goals
• 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
• Provide technical expertise and pedagogical guidance on the use of learning management systems (LMS), multimedia tools, virtual learning platforms, and other digital technologies
• Partner with instructional designers to co-develop course materials and learning objects that effectively utilize instructional technology
• Ensure that instructional technology implementations align with accessibility standards and quality assurance frameworks
• Research and pilot emerging technologies that support innovative teaching strategies (e.g., AI tools, AR/VR, gamification, etc.); contribute to working groups to explore the feasibility, adoption, and integration of new technologies
• Maintain familiarity with the university’s academic technology infrastructure and assist in the configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of instructional tools
• Serve as a liaison with IT services to ensure seamless integration and support of educational platforms
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data on technology usage, learning outcomes, and faculty/student feedback
• Recommend improvements and provide evidence-based insights to enhance teaching effectiveness and student success
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor 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
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00