Instructional Technologist

The Instructional Technologist plays a crucial role in designing and delivering leadership, professional and skill-based training opportunities for faculty and staff. The Instructional Technologist will utilize a variety of media and technologies to enhance learning and delivery of education, as well as assess and recommend new curriculum based on the demands of academic programs, advancement of technology, and to meet the needs of the student populations served.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Providence is seeking an energetic, service-oriented, self-starter with a passion for the mission and vision of Providence. This position will report to and work with the Student Excellence Center Director. The Instructional Technologist plays a crucial role in designing and delivering leadership, professional and skill-based training opportunities for faculty and staff. The Instructional Technologist will utilize a variety of media and technologies to enhance learning and delivery of education, as well as assess and recommend new curriculum based on the demands of academic programs, advancement of technology, and to meet the needs of the student populations served.

Responsibilities:

• Consults with faculty to plan and design instructional technology and media applications which may include accommodations for individuals with mobility, hearing, visual, and/or learning impairments.
• Designs, installs, and tests new instructional technology solutions, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Trains and supports faculty or other users of instructional tools or equipment, and maintains user documentation.
• Promotes use of instructional technology by maintaining knowledge of best practices in instructional technology and by providing training and information on instructional technology methods and trends to others.
• Developing computer training materials and teaching educators how to set up and use computer applications and technologies. 
• Gathering and interpreting information about the effectiveness of a program and providing input in the program evaluation.
   
   
• Identifying new hardware and software programs that could benefit specific learning environments.
• Troubleshooting issues with hardware or software applications. 
• Supporting the use of computers in classrooms.
• Auditing the college’s current technology to find opportunities for improvement.
• Communicating with college representatives about the benefits of specific technologies over others.
• Collaborating with college representatives and IT team members.
• Updating platforms and devices to meet changing student and educator needs.
• Creates and maintains project plans and budgets for large-scale instructional technology initiatives.
• Develops and writes programs relating to the use of computer-based instructional technology and related systems.
• May assist with mounting, hookup, adjustment, operation, and physical maintenance of instructional technology equipment.
• May provide general IT user support.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS with experience or a Master's degree in a related field
• Proven experience in instructional technology, or a related area
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of technological industry trends and educational program demands
• Experience in program development and management.
• Familiarity with administration of educational technology and best practices
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and employers.
• Possible adjunct faculty role for qualified individuals