Instructional Technology Coordinator

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Instructional Technology Coordinator shall perform the duties as specified in conformity with policies established by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.

Instructional Technology Leadership

• Provide vision and strategic leadership for the College's instructional technology initiatives.
• Develop and implement an instructional technology strategic plan aligned with the College's strategic priorities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools that improve teaching, learning, student engagement, and retention.
• Promote innovative, evidence-based approaches to technology-enhanced instruction.
• Support the effective integration of artificial intelligence, educational technology, and digital learning tools into curriculum and instruction.
• Establish standards and best practices for instructional technology use across academic programs.

Learning Management System and Digital Learning

• Provide leadership for the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the College's LMS and DegreeWork
• Coordinate LMS training, support, quality assurance, and faculty adoption.
• Collaborate with IT and vendors to address system functionality, integrations, security, accessibility, and reliability.
• Support the development of high-quality online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses and programs.
• Develop and maintain standards for course organization, navigation, accessibility, and instructional design.
• Monitor emerging trends in online and digital education and recommend improvements.

Faculty Development and Support

• Develop and deliver professional development opportunities that strengthen faculty members' effective use of instructional technology.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, training sessions, tutorials, communities of practice, and individualized consultations.
• Partner with faculty to integrate technology into instruction in meaningful ways rather than technology use for its own sake.
• Support faculty in using data, digital tools, multimedia, AI, and other technologies to improve student learning.
• Develop resources and training material to increase faculty confidence and digital fluency.

Instructional Design and Course Quality

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, revise and evaluate online, hybrid, blended, and traditional courses.
• Promote research-based instructional design practices and student-centered learning.
• Support the development and review of online and hybrid courses for quality, accessibility, and alignment with learning outcomes.
• Assist faculty with developing engaging digital content, assessments, multimedia resources, and interactive learning experiences.
• Ensure that course design support accessibility and universal design principles.

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

• Provide leadership in the responsible and effective integration of generative AI and emerging technologies into teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to develop appropriate guidelines and professional development related to AI.
• Identify opportunities to use AI to improve instructional effectiveness, student engagement, academic support, and operational efficiency.
• Promote ethical, responsible, equitable, and academically appropriate use of emerging technologies.
• Monitor developments in instructional technology and make recommendations for institutional innovation.

Student Success and Digital Learning Experience

• Collaborate with Student Services and academic departments to identify technology barriers affecting student success.
• Promote an accessible, user-friendly digital learning experience for students.
• Support initiatives designed to improve student engagement, persistence, completion, and learning outcomes.
• Use data and feedback to identify opportunities for improving technology-supported learning.
• Help ensure students have the digital skills and resources needed to succeed in online and technology-enhanced courses.

Assessment, Accreditation, and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership in assessing the effectiveness of instructional technology initiatives.
• Establish measurable outcomes and key performance indicators for instructional technology services.
• Collect and analyze data related to technology adoption, faculty engagement, student success, and course quality.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence supporting institutional effectiveness and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in institutional planning, assessment, program review, and continuous improvement activities.
• Works collaboratively with the President's Cabinet, Dean of Instruction Associate Dean of Instruction, department chairs, faculty, IT, Student Services, Institutional Effectiveness, and external technology partners.
• Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction and/or President

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Work closely with IT to ensure instructional technology systems support academic needs.
• Collaborate with academic deans, department chairs, faculty, Student Services, Institutional Effectiveness, and other campus units.
• Establish relationships with technology vendors, professional organizations, and peer institutions.
• Represent the College at professional conferences, meetings, and technology-related initiatives as appropriate.
• Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction and/or President.

Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in instructional technology, educational technology, instructional design, education, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in instructional technology, instructional design, online learning, educational technology, or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning management systems and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Experience with Quality Matters or another recognized online course quality framework.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective use of instructional technology.
• Strong understanding of instructional design, online/hybrid learning, accessibility, and student-centered teaching practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a community college or higher education environment.
• Experience administering or supporting an LMS.
• Experience leading institutional technology initiatives.
• Experience with AI, generative AI, learning analytics, or emerging educational technologies.
• Experience with faculty professional development and instructional coaching.
• Knowledge of accreditation expectations related to distance education, instructional quality, assessment, and student learning.

DESIRED PROFILE:
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college
• Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• An on-line application
• Current resume
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day


Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.