Instructional Technology Specialist Job Clearwater area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructional Technology Specialist I - 992095

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco‑free university.

Primary

Purpose

Develops instructional materials and products and assists in the technology-based redesign of courses. Researches, recommends, and implements innovative technology solutions to transform curricula and ensure student outcomes. Coaches faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions

Acts as liaison between the College, faculty, information technology staff, and/or vendors.

Organizes production and design of curriculum materials.

Assesses effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.

Analyzes performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.

Interviews subject matter experts or conducts other research to develop instructional content.

Confers with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects, individual student needs, and occupational areas.

Designs learning products, including web‑based aids or electronic performance support systems.

Develops instructional materials and products for technology‑based redesign of courses.

Develops instruction or training roadmaps for online and blended learning programs.

Adapts instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.

Updates the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.

Develops documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.

Monitors the performance of applications systems and coordinates access and use.

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves software or other system problems.

Confers with applications and systems stakeholders about how to solve existing problems.

Performs systems maintenance tasks, such as software configuration, software patching, and upgrades.

Monitors applications and/or systems performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.

Inspects instructional equipment to determine if repairs are needed and authorizes necessary repairs.

Advise and teach students.

Plans and conducts teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.

Teaches instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.

Provides technical advice on the use of current instructional technologies, including computer-based training, desktop videoconferencing, multimedia, and distance learning technologies.

Provides technical support to clients in the implementation of designed instruction or in task analyses and instructional systems design.

Conducts or participates in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.

Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.

Ensures compliance with University and departmental policies and procedures.

Completes special projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge:

Education and Training – Working knowledge or principles and…