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Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT)

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialists guide the exploration, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of new, experimental technology initiatives that support teaching, learning, and research.

• 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
• 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
• Explore and test new technologies to enhance teaching and learning
• 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

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00