Instructional Technology Specialist

🇺🇸 Auburn University, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K - $77K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ August 2nd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring an Instructional Technology Specialist to manage the MakerSpace within the Innovation & Research Commons. The role involves overseeing daily operations, supervising student employees, providing technology training and support, developing instructional materials, and promoting the use of emerging technologies to support faculty, staff, and students.

Highlights

Manage MakerSpace operations, including equipment maintenance and user support for tools like 3D printers and laser cutters.
Supervise, train, and support student employees in a peer-to-peer learning environment.
Develop instructional resources, documentation, and training procedures for safe and effective MakerSpace use.
Promote MakerSpace services through outreach, program development, and collaboration with campus partners.
Collect and analyze usage data to evaluate and improve MakerSpace services.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in instructional technology development or support.
Preferred qualifications include experience with Makerspace technologies, personnel supervision, and familiarity with CAD, graphic design software, and digital fabrication equipment.
Strong skills in communication, troubleshooting, technology instruction, and project management are necessary.
Physical ability to operate tools and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Salary range: USD $47,840.00 to USD $76,540.00 per year.