Curriculum Technology Specialist - IllinoisCOM

Job Description

The Curriculum Technology Specialist provides hands‑on technology support for academic laboratories, lectures, and experiential learning environments. This position plays a critical role in ensuring seamless technology operation during instructional activities, managing recordings of educational content, and supporting innovative learning experiences. Working closely with faculty and the other members of the Academic Operations Team, this specialist ensures technology augments curriculum delivery and enhances the student experience across all learning modalities.

The Curriculum Technology Specialist is a full‑time role reporting directly to the Director of Academic Operations and will be based at our Chicago campus.

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change‑makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact‑focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of an inclusive community committed to excellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

The University is building the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, or the Illinois

COM, anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient‑centered care of the highest quality.

• Provide on‑site technical support for experiential learning ensuring seamless integration of all equipment, software, and digital tools
• Set up, configure, and operate all classroom technology
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real‑time during all curricular activities to minimize disruption to teaching and learning
• Coordinate with faculty prior to sessions to understand technological needs and ensure proper equipment configuration
• Support use of specialised laboratory equipment, simulation technologies, and discipline‑specific software applications
• Manage equipment checkout and setup for mobile teaching carts and portable technology used across multiple learning spaces

• Operate recording equipment to capture any classroom activities required for educational use
• Manage lecture capture systems and ensure reliable recording of scheduled sessions
• Perform post‑production editing including video trimming, audio enhancement, captioning, and addition of graphics or annotations
• Upload and organise recorded content in the learning management system and institutional video platforms
• Ensure recordings meet accessibility standards
• Maintain and characterise all related educational media equipment including cameras, microphones, lighting, and recording devices to quickly address any needs with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Archive and catalogue educational media content for faculty and student access

• Configure and maintain virtual reality equipment and applications in the Anatomy Suite for student learning experiences
• Provide technical support to faculty and students on digital solutions in the anatomy suite
• Troubleshoot VR hardware and software issues, ensuring optimal performance and user experience
• Maintain and sanitize VR equipment according to health and safety protocols
• Work with operations to ensure availability and coordination of equipment. Stay current with VR anatomy applications and recommend enhancements to support curriculum goals
• Train faculty and students on proper use of VR equipment and safety protocols
• Monitor system performance and coordinate with IT for software updates and…