Learning and Innovation Spec-

Learning and Innovation Spec-1

Job

Location:

Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912;
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Full Time

The Center for Instructional Innovation advances excellence through teaching and learning with faculty, staff, and students. We are committed to a philosophy rooted in experiential learning, technology‑enhanced teaching and best practices in instructional design.

The Learning and Innovation Spec-1 (LIS) is a critical instructional technology consultant for students, faculty, staff, and leadership. The LIS provides consultation, training, systems analysis, and support for enterprise instructional technologies including learning management, lecture capture, secure digital assessment, course evaluation, communication, and collaboration tools.

• Instructional systems consultation:
  Provide systems administration, systems analysis, and troubleshooting for enterprise instructional systems, including support for digital testing and urgent incident resolution.
• Professional development, training, and consultations:
  Provide customized training and documentation for individuals and groups and collaborate with colleges to develop and implement orientations.
• Quality assurance:
  Consult and advise faculty and academic leadership on the use or potential use of instructional technology and implement evidence‑based instructional design practices.
• Collaborative actions with Augusta University:
  Assist with projects that have a broader university impact, ensuring programs are supported before, during, and after product rollouts, system upgrades, and other instructional technology experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Instructional/Educational Technology, or a related field, and one year of relevant experience.

Master's degree in Education, Instructional/Educational Technology, or a related field; experience in higher education; and teaching and/or training experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Knowledge of analysis and instructional design techniques.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of documentation needs and techniques.

• Ability to deal with a variety of personalities while working to accomplish detailed and technical tasks.
• Skill in training and teaching others and the ability to speak in front of an audience effectively with an engaging style.
• Experience in technology support roles or business operations using automated information systems.
• Experience assisting users with troubleshooting information system applications and excellent interpersonal communication.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Type 45 words per minute or more.
• Conduct and evaluate systems testing.
• Interpret and respond to user problems.

Shift: Days, Monday to Friday (outside normal business hours may be required for exempt positions).
Pay Band: B9.
Salary: $48,800–$61,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits:
Health, dental, life insurance;
Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; earned vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; tuition assistance for full‑time employees after 6 months.

• Successful background check required before starting.
• Credit check required if applicable for positions of trust or purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that drive university vehicles.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework.
• Employees must ensure confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and follow cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.