Educational Technology Specialist

Educational Technology Specialist

Salary: $5,669.00 - $7,172.00 Monthly

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Merced College, CA

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Bring education to life as our Educational Technology Specialist for Immersive Learning. In this specialized role, you will be the technical engine behind Merced College's Dreamscape Lab, using your expertise in Unity software to build simulations and interactive environments that transform abstract concepts into tangible experiences. We are seeking a candidate with strong development skills who can take a project from concept to deployment across various XR platforms, including Meta VR and spatial computing devices.

Beyond development, you will be a key resource for the campus community, researching and piloting emerging XR applications to keep our curriculum on the cutting edge. You must be able to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues while collaborating with the Innovation Team to assess the educational impact of these tools. If you are a developer passionate about applying virtual, augmented, and mixed reality to higher education, we want to hear from you.

• Establishes in cooperation with other Audio‑Visual staff, software and hardware components to support multimedia applications and classroom technology
• Trains faculty on educational software
• Assists faculty in integrating technology into curricular components
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and software related to multimedia used for classroom support, including but not limited to computer servers, interactive video equipment, document cameras, computer projectors, computers and VCRs
• Configures, installs, and troubleshoots Internet‑based and server software
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies necessary to the functioning of the distance education portion of Audio‑Visual
• Develops and conducts in cooperation with other Audio‑Visual staff, faculty and staff development programs related to staff training in multimedia applications
• Other related duties as assigned

• Multi‑media authoring software, such as PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop and/or similar software
• Internet application development software including SQL databases, Macromedia Dream Weaver, Front Page, and similar software and databases
• Intranet networks and applications

• Select, modify, install and support appropriate media hardware and software for instructional applications
• Work as part of a team
• Maintain records
• Troubleshoot and repair minor problems with multimedia equipment in classrooms; follow
• Follow oral and written directions
• Train others in technical areas
• Keep abreast of technical advances in the areas of computer and multimedia technology
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years applicable experience AND applicable certifications
• Bachelor's degree AND applicable certifications OR one (1) year of applicable experience
• Associate's degree AND four (4) years of applicable experience
• High school diploma OR a GED AND Journeyman‑level professional training AND two (2) years of applicable work experience OR
• The equivalent education and experience
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of audio and video production equipment and multimedia
• Experience in the use and installation of classroom instructional technology equipment
• Knowledge of classroom educational software, such as Power Point or Adobe Acrobat

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Work is performed primarily in an…