Instructional Technology & Lab Coordinator

At Amarillo College, our mission is:
Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement.

Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Instructional Technology & Lab Coordinator
who will be all-in on our mission and who plans, coordinates, and oversees the daily operations of the instructional computer labs, classrooms, and studios supporting the Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Art, and Mass Media programs. This position ensures the efficient, effective, and safe operation of instructional spaces while providing technical and instructional support to students and faculty. Responsibilities include coordinating instructional technology, training and supervising student workers, teaching one (1) to two (2) courses per academic year based on qualifications and departmental needs, providing Adobe Creative Cloud tutoring, supporting student recruitment and onboarding efforts, collaborating with Information Technology to maintain instructional hardware, software, and equipment, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Required: Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Art, Mass Media, or a closely related field.

Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Art, Mass Media, or a closely related field.

Required: Two (2) years of experience operating Apple computers, MacOS, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including software installation, troubleshooting, and hardware support. Experience using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Adobe XD.

Preferred: One (1) to three (3) years of teaching or instructional support experience in higher education. Experience using Blender for 2D and 3D animation and administering Apple Shared Local Hard Drive environments.

• Coordinate the daily operations of instructional computer labs, classrooms, and studio spaces supporting the Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Art, and Mass Media programs.
• Teach one (1) to two (2) courses per academic year based on qualifications and departmental needs.
• Ensure instructional labs are prepared for classes, including equipment setup, software availability, and supply readiness.
• Provide technical and instructional support to students utilizing creative software, instructional technologies, and lab equipment.
• Support faculty during lab instruction, studio activities, and multimedia projects.
• Monitor lab usage and maintain a safe, organized, and productive instructional environment.
• Track and manage inventory of instructional equipment, materials, software, and technology resources.
• Provide first-level technical support for hardware, software, and multimedia equipment, coordinating with Information Technology for advanced troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist with software installations, updates, system maintenance, and instructional technology readiness in collaboration with Information Technology.
• Supervise student use of instructional technology and ensure compliance with established lab procedures and guidelines.
• Develop instructional guides and training materials for lab equipment, software, and instructional technologies.
• Maintain and administer the department's Apple Shared Local Hard Drive.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers supporting instructional labs and studios.
• Monitor student worker performance, approve timesheets, and provide ongoing training related to technology, equipment, and departmental procedures.
• Provide tutoring support for Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Art, and Mass Media students using Adobe Creative Cloud and other instructional technologies.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, and inquiries regarding instructional labs, equipment, and technology resources.
• Assist with departmental recruitment and outreach activities, including Springboard, Ignite, New Student Orientation, and related events.
• Assist with exhibitions, showcases, recruiting events, student media productions, and coordinate equipment, materials, installation, and event logistics.
• Provide operational and instructional technology support for departmental events and special projects.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values:
  Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, After Effects, Lightroom, Media Encoder, Adobe XD, and Blender for 2D and 3D animation.
• Knowledge of Apple desktop computers, MacOS operating systems, and Apple Shared Local Hard Drive environments.
• Knowledge of current graphic design, photography, digital media, visual art, and…