Educational Technology Specialist position available at Missouri S&T

Hiring Department:

Information Technology

Application Deadline:

May 26, 2009 or until filled

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time/Benefit Eligible
Hours are Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Job Description

This position will provide opportunities for and assist faculty members in the use of educational technologies, both on a pedagogical and a technical level.  Duties will include providing direct technical problem solving and instructional design assistance to faculty members using educational technologies; advising faculty members on a one-on-one or group basis on innovative and effective uses of educational technology tools in their courses; developing and improving faculty knowledge of best practices concerning pedagogy and technology.  Facilitate focus groups and client meetings in order to tailor on-line programs that meet business needs and improve performance.  Work with technical and academic staff to devise new functionalities;  integrate academic technology tools, including but not limited to LMS, into the existing computing infrastructure; and recommend enhancements where appropriate.  Research and implement new educational technologies as appropriate. Serve as a liaison with vendors, technical support and other institutions; monitor product developments in the course management system and portal markets.  Participate in department wide information and resource sharing.  Plan and test software upgrades. Monitor system performance and reliability and keep track of usage statistics and trends.  Implement the export, import, creation and copying of LMS course sites.  Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in an area in which emphasizes educational technologies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired, is necessary.

Two to three years experience working with teaching and pedagogical methodologies in a higher education environment.

Demonstrated excellent communications and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate tactfully and effectively at all levels of the university community.

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

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