What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Technology Specialist position at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- For full consideration, applications must be received by January 12, 2026.
- Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
- Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S338
Classification Title
Manager 160
Working Title
Instructional Technology Specialist
Department
Instructional Media and Design
Home Campus
City
Bloomsburg
State
Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17815
Bargaining Unit
Non-represented
Work Location
Home Campus
Position Type
Management
Temporary/ Permanent
Permanent
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-Time
If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)
Benefits
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
- Medical and prescription drug benefits.
- Generous retirement plans, two options:
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off.
- Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Start Time
8:00 AM EST
End Time
4:00 PM EST
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Days Worked (Check all that apply)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP
Anticipated End Date
N/A
Position Summary Information
Position Purpose
The home campus for this position is flexible to include Bloomsburg, Lock Haven or Mansfield.
Under the direction of the Director of Instructional Technology, the Instructional Technology Specialist supports and promotes the effective use of instructional technology in higher education at Commonwealth University of PA, with an emphasis on providing in-classroom support and training to support multi-modality instruction.
Under the direction of the Director of Instructional Technology, the Instructional Technology Specialist supports and promotes the effective use of instructional technology in higher education at Commonwealth University of PA, with an emphasis on providing in-classroom support and training to support multi-modality instruction.
Description of Duties
- Manages Commonwealth Academic Technology and Support (CATS) in-classroom support, including hiring, scheduling, evaluating, and managing graduate assistant and student worker staff; providing resources and technical assistance; providing instructional advice; resolving problems; assisting with design and selection of learning environments; communicating changes in instructional technology to end users.
- In collaboration with the Director of Instructional Technology establishes and implements policies and procedures related to coordination of instructional technology needs on campus in the classroom.
- Explores, promotes, pilots, and implements new instructional technology to support organizational instructional needs.
- Provides input and recommendations for technology inclusion and layout in classrooms for new buildings and renovations.
- Designs, develops, and facilitates training opportunities, materials, tutorials, and other documentation for instructional technology and strategies.
- Assists CATS with instructional systems, and testing and support of those systems.
- Collaborates with CATS, CTL, Office of Technology, and PASSHE colleagues to support special projects and technology implementations.
Decision Making
- Responsible for managing multi-campus University wide instructional technology in-classroom support services, including but not limited to establishing operating policies and procedures, assigning staff to assist in multi-modality classrooms, providing assistance to troubleshoot instructional issues, and coordinating support requests.
- Monitor all classroom instructional technology support requests and step in as needed to provide assistance to CATS staff to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve instructional support issues.
- Report major instructional technology and classroom changes, problems, and support issues to supervisor.
- Notify affected end users of changes to or problems with instructional technology as needed.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Monitors the student worker budget to ensure budget will cover staffing for academic year.
- Schedules staff to meet coverage and budget requirements.
- Inventories CATS equipment and completes checks and balance practices to ensure accuracy.
- Contributes and advises Director of Instructional Technology and IT Classroom Manager on department, classroom, and tech fee budgets as appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises CATS graduate assistants and student workers to facilitate in-classroom support for instructional technology, monitoring their tasks and interactions with faculty, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating performance.
Minimum Requirements Profile
1. Associate’s degree in technology, instruction, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in technology, instruction, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience.
2. Experience developing and delivering training and support materials.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in technology, instruction, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience.
2. Experience developing and delivering training and support materials.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in instructional or educational technology or related field.
Applicant Rating Criteria
- Demonstrated experience working in an educational setting.
- Demonstrated experience with instructional technology in the classroom, including AV equipment, student response systems, video conferencing platforms, and assistive technologies.
- Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design and best practices.
- Familiarity with e-learning authoring software (e.g., Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of the use of instructional technology in the classroom, including AV equipment, student response systems, video conferencing platforms, and assistive technologies.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technology at a rapid pace.
- Ability to work in collaborative and independent settings.
- Commitment to strong customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design and best practices.
- Familiarity with e-learning authoring software (e.g., Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training opportunities.
- Effective organizational and management skills including prioritization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills to produce high quality-deliverables, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a time sensitive environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, colleagues, and vendors.
Essential Functions
1. Sits/stands at workstation often.
2. Occasional lifting/carrying objects up to 40lbs.
3. Frequent use of computers/peripherals.
4. Follows instructions/procedures and organizes work.
5. Makes effective decisions and solves problems.
6. Communicates effectively with a diverse population.
7. Supervises and manages staff and resources effectively.
8. Provides training and support for instructional technology.
9. Troubleshoots instructional problems in the classroom.
10. Advises faculty on best use of available instructional technology.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
11/26/2025
Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
- For full consideration, applications must be received by January 12, 2026.
- Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
- Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Background Clearances
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
- Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
- Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
- Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Quick Link
https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4792
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
