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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:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, 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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

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