Instructional Technology Specialist

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Title (Function): Instructional Technology Specialist

Department: Center for Digital Learning & Innovation

Reporting To: Director of Digital Learning & Innovation

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $55,.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package:  for more information!

Open Date: 12/05/2025

Close Date: 01/20/2026 11:59 PM MST

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea.

From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge.

In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

• Love – Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity – Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage – Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility – Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency – Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing opportunity
• Curiosity – Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power – The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well‑being and vibrancy of our community. As a human‑centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.

The Instructional Technology Specialist advances teaching and learning excellence by supporting the effective integration, administration, and innovation of learning technologies at Colorado Mesa University. This position serves as a bridge between pedagogy and technology, empowering instructors to design meaningful learning experiences using the university’s suite of digital tools. The role collaborates closely with CDLI colleagues, IT partners, and academic departments to promote accessible, engaging, and pedagogically sound use of technology across all learning modalities.

• Administer and maintain CMU’s Learning Management System (LMS) and integrated learning technologies.
• Partner with faculty and CDLI staff to implement innovative, accessible, and pedagogically sound uses of digital tools.
• Collaborate with IT professionals, academic leaders, and end users to ensure the LMS and integrated learning technologies are aligned with best practices, as well as institutional goals.
• Support faculty and staff through consultations, training, and just‑in‑time resources on effective use of learning technologies.
• Monitor system performance, coordinate updates and testing, and liaise with IT and vendors to resolve complex issues.
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