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University of Virginia is hiring an Instructional Technology Specialist. This role involves developing strategies for implementing learning technology across academic programs, providing technical support, and managing course development and delivery for online and hybrid programs. The specialist will also deliver training and support faculty with LMS tools, ensuring ADA compliance for student access.

Highlights

Manage and support LMS platforms including Canvas and D2L.
Provide tier two helpdesk support for student and faculty issues.
Develop training resources for McIntire's information platforms (Pathify, Localist, Korbyt).
Coordinate and improve the online student experience in collaboration with instructional design teams.
Required skills in LMS administration (Canvas, D2L), HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree and two years of instructional computing experience.
Salary range is $65,000 - $75,000, based on education and experience.
Position includes benefits with an exempt level status.
Experience in program management and budgeting is important.

Instructional Technology Specialist Full Description

Instructional Technology Specialist

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia applicants for an Instructional Technology Specialist. This role will address client needs with the development of appropriate strategies for implementing learning technology across a broad range of academic programs and initiatives. They provide training, documentation, testing, and technical support. The role manages course development and delivery for the McIntire school’s online and hybrid programs as well as provides support for traditional programs making use of LMS tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Online Course Management System – 50%

Support online course management systems at McIntire (Currently Canvas, managed by the University and D2L, managed by McIntire LMS)
Administrator, course creation, load rosters from Admissions Systems, one-on-one training for LMS, group creation, and postings, Survey administration, Content loading and testing, Course layout and design, Reporting on participation
Tier two helpdesk support for student issues with LMS access and features
Support faculty in getting their course content up and on the system – ready for ADA compliant student access

Support and Training for Information Platforms – 30%

In coordination with training coordinator, develop and deliver training resources for McIntire information sharing platforms (currently Pathify, Localist, Korbyt)
As necessary, support the information sharing platforms from a tier 2 support model
Develop detailed work plans, schedules, projected estimates, resource plans, and status reports and is responsible for ensuring adherence to quality standards, reviewing project deliverables, and project tracking and analysis
Coordinate the IT dimensions of the platforms with the content authors and designers
Promote and encourage effective use of the information sharing platforms by the McIntire community

Innovation for Online and Hybrid Programs – 10%

Working with the instructional design team, improvement of the online student experience
Look and Feel improvements of online portal
Tools selection and implementation
Delivery of Training to facilitate faculty adoption of tools

Other Duties as Assigned – 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Two years of instructional computing experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated success as a technology professional with experience in the private, public, and/or nonprofit sectors
Experience in Web design and scripting (HTML, CSS, and Javascript)
Experience with LMS administration, including Canvas and D2L (Back End administration of the D2L platform is highly desired)

The candidate should have demonstrated success in managing effective teams built on trust, open communication, and shared goals. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, along with the ability to connect with and support the career and educational needs of college students. Experience in program management and budgeting is important, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

We are seeking someone who has participated in communities that value excellence and who has experience working with multiple constituencies and navigating layered governance structures. The ideal candidate will be a strong decision maker with excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills, committed to a culture of customer service. Adaptability, resilience, and technological proficiency in online education environments are key, along with experience in instructional design.

Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0071963. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their “Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

Cover letter to include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.
Resume or CV

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

Original Job Description

Instructional Technology Specialist

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia

Key Responsibilities:

Online Course Management System – 50%

Support online course management systems at McIntire (Currently Canvas, managed by the University and D2L, managed by McIntire LMS)
Administrator, course creation, load rosters from Admissions Systems, one-on-one training for LMS, group creation, and postings, Survey administration, Content loading and testing, Course layout and design, Reporting on participation
Tier two helpdesk support for student issues with LMS access and features
Support faculty in getting their course content up and on the system – ready for ADA compliant student access

Support and Training for Information Platforms – 30%

In coordination with training coordinator, develop and deliver training resources for McIntire information sharing platforms (currently Pathify, Localist, Korbyt)
As necessary, support the information sharing platforms from a tier 2 support model
Develop detailed work plans, schedules, projected estimates, resource plans, and status reports and is responsible for ensuring adherence to quality standards, reviewing project deliverables, and project tracking and analysis
Coordinate the IT dimensions of the platforms with the content authors and designers
Promote and encourage effective use of the information sharing platforms by the McIntire community

Innovation for Online and Hybrid Programs – 10%

Working with the instructional design team, improvement of the online student experience
Look and Feel improvements of online portal
Tools selection and implementation
Delivery of Training to facilitate faculty adoption of tools

Other Duties as Assigned – 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Two years of instructional computing experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated success as a technology professional with experience in the private, public, and/or nonprofit sectors
Experience in Web design and scripting (HTML, CSS, and Javascript)
Experience with LMS administration, including Canvas and D2L (Back End administration of the D2L platform is highly desired)

Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

TO APPLY:

Cover letter to include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.
Resume or CV

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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