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Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT)

The Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Manage provides strategic leadership for teams responsible for the planning, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of instructional technologies and digital learning environments that advance teaching, learning, research, and student engagement; partners with faculty, academic leadership, Information Technology, Libraries, and other campus stakeholders to develop and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance educational experiences and support institutional priorities; oversees instructional technology operations, emerging technology initiatives, learning space innovation, staff development, budgeting, and long-term technology planning while ensuring compliance with University policies, accessibility standards, and applicable legal requirements.

• Lead, supervise, develop, and evaluate Teaching and Learning with Technology staff, including hiring, coaching, professional development, workload management, and performance management
• Establish strategic priorities, operational goals, and service standards that support the effective delivery of instructional technology services and align with institutional teaching and learning objectives
• Collaborate with faculty, academic units, Information Technology, Libraries, and other campus partners to identify instructional technology needs and develop innovative, technology-enabled teaching and learning solutions
• Direct the evaluation, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional technologies, digital learning environments, immersive learning spaces, media production services, maker spaces, and emerging technology initiatives
• Develop and implement processes to assess the feasibility, value, scalability, security, accessibility, and sustainability of new instructional technologies and technology requests
• Partner with Information Technology to ensure instructional technologies integrate effectively with enterprise systems, classroom technologies, learning management systems, identity management, and institutional infrastructure
• Develop strategic and operational plans that support teaching innovation, digital transformation, and evolving instructional technology needs across the University
• Direct the planning, administration, and monitoring of departmental budgets, including forecasting staffing, instructional technology, software licensing, classroom and laboratory technology lifecycle replacement, equipment purchases, maintenance, and operational expenses
• Evaluate, recommend, and prioritize investments in instructional technologies, software platforms, digital learning tools, and learning space enhancements based on institutional needs, technology roadmaps, and available resources
• Establish assessment strategies and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness, utilization, and impact of instructional technology services, learning environments, and educational technology initiatives
• Promote research-informed instructional practices, digital pedagogy, accessibility, universal design, and inclusive learning experiences through technology planning, consultation, and faculty development
• Oversee the development and delivery of workshops, training programs, documentation, and consultation services that build faculty and staff proficiency with instructional technologies and emerging digital teaching practices
• Monitor emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), learning analytics, digital collaboration tools, and other innovations, and evaluate opportunities for institutional adoption
• Develop policies, procedures, standards, and governance practices that promote effective, secure, accessible, and sustainable use of instructional technologies
• Ensure departmental operations comply with University policies, accessibility standards, copyright and intellectual property requirements, data privacy regulations, procurement guidelines, and other applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Foster collaborative relationships with academic colleges, administrative units, vendors, and external partners to support instructional technology initiatives and service excellence
• Represent the University through participation in professional organizations, conferences, advisory groups, and national higher education technology communities to remain current on emerging trends and best practices
• Encourage and support continuous professional development for team members through conferences, professional organizations, research, publications, communities of practice, and other learning opportunities
• May oversee multiple functional areas, complex technology initiatives, cross-functional project teams, or institution-wide instructional technology programs

Level:

– Principal Manager

Base Description:

– Manages direct reports where primary duty is the management of a working unit.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates awareness of broad issues and management trends. Applies exemplary management principles. Evaluates impact of policy and adjusts accordingly. Ensures appropriate skills are developed and maintained within team/unit. Realigns staff responsibilities to meet desired changes. Provides administrative and policy direction. Develops and articulates broad goals. Fosters collaboration between units. Engages in written and verbal communications that reach a university-wide and/or broad external audience. Develops and implements solutions to highly complex and often controversial problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Oversees teams of other supervisors/managers
– Leads a business unit

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Plans, forecasts, develops, and/or approves budgets
– Typically has final signature authority for business unit

Problem Solving:

– Encounters highly varied and complex problems that may have a significant impact on multiple units and/or the University
– Regularly develops creative and/or novel approaches to resolve the most difficult problems
– Creates an environment that encourages imaginative solutions to problems

Independence of Action:

– Work results are not clearly defined and may be frequently changing
– Sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow
– Oversees completed work of others and is accountable for unit results
– Delegates advanced tasks to others and provides guidance to team members

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– May represent the University externally
– Collaborates closely with team members and other leaders across the University
– Communicates a compelling vision that inspires and motivates others

• Comp Grade – 14
• Minimum – $102,936.00
• MidPoint – $128,688.00
• Maximum – $154,452.00

• Compliance
• Conflict Resolution
• Curriculum Development
• Customer Service
• Instructional Design
• Knowledge sharing
• Project Management
• Resource management
• Team building
• Technical support