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Instructional Technology

Instructional Technology Specialists develop 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; design virtual learning environments, and collaborate with production teams to develop digital materials that align with course objectives.

• 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
• Design and maintain virtual learning environments including virtual studios, immersive experiences, and extended reality experiences
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and production teams to develop and deliver online course materials/experiences; ensure that design plans align with pedagogical objectives
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies in learning design, media trends and theories related to learner experience
• Ensure accessibility standards are met; integrate assistive technology, accessible design, and universal design principles and guidelines with digital material
• Create original artwork and illustrations for use in digital media
• Maintain and support learner technologies for use in instructional activities including multimedia recording and editing software and digital media equipment
• Develop training materials for faculty in the use of lecture technologies and video hosting platforms
• 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