Penn State Job Catalog

Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialists guide the exploration, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of new or experimental technology initiatives that support teaching, learning, and research; supports faculty in the effective integration of technology to enhance pedagogy, promote student engagement, and improve learning outcomes.

• Provide consultative services to faculty, staff, and students on the effective use of emerging media technologies for teaching and learning

• Develop innovative resources and instructional material in support of faculty and student scholarly pursuits

• Design and maintain virtual learning environments including virtual studios, immersive experiences, and extended reality experiences; assess effectiveness of Media Commons, Maker Commons, and immersive experience lab initiatives

• Oversee prototyping services administration, including 3D printing, 3D modeling, robotics, electronics, virtual reality, and augmented reality

• Maintain and support learner technologies for use in instructional activities including multimedia recording and editing software and digital media equipment

• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional tools and strategies through research-based assessments and feedback

• Explore and test new technologies to enhance teaching and learning

• Partner with IT, library services, and academic departments to advance digital teaching initiatives

• Evaluate proposals and work with vendors for the acquisition of products and services

• Plan and implement workshops in area of technology expertise

• Stay current with new technologies, trends, and pedagogical practices

• 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

• Customer Service
• Innovative thinking
• Instructional Design
• Knowledge sharing
• Program evaluation
• Project Management
• Research methods
• Technical development
• Technical support