Pennsylvania State University
Smeal Teaching Studios - Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialist
🇺🇸 Centre County, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $51K - $74K
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ October 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Smeal Teaching Studios - Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialist. This role involves guiding the exploration, development, and implementation of technology initiatives to support teaching and learning, providing consultative services, maintaining virtual learning environments, and supporting instructional technologies. The specialist evaluates instructional tools, explores new technologies, manages vendor relations, and may supervise interns or students.
Highlights
- Guide development and implementation of educational technology initiatives.
- Consult with faculty, staff, and students on emerging media technologies for teaching and learning.
- Design and maintain virtual learning environments and support multimedia instructional tools.
- Evaluate instructional effectiveness using research-based assessments.
- Explore, test, and integrate new technologies to enhance pedagogy and student engagement.
- Manage vendor proposals and acquisitions of educational products and services.
- May supervise interns or student members, including hiring and development.
- Requires an Associate's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Strong customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.
- Salary range is $51,000 to $74,000 with full-time benefits including medical, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.
Smeal Teaching Studios - Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialist Full Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialists guide the exploration, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of new or experimental technology initiatives that support teaching, learning, and research; supports faculty in the effective integration of technology to enhance pedagogy, promote student engagement, and improve learning outcomes.
- Provide consultative services to faculty, staff, and students on the effective use of emerging media technologies for teaching and learning
- Design and maintain virtual learning environments.
- Maintain and support learner technologies for use in instructional activities including multimedia recording and editing software and digital media equipment
- Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional tools and strategies through research-based assessments and feedback
- Explore and test new technologies to enhance teaching and learning
- Evaluate proposals and work with vendors for the acquisition of products and services
- Stay current with new technologies, trends, and pedagogical practices
- May supervise interns or students members, including hiring, development, and performance management
Education and Experience
This position requires an Associate's Degree. Previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Demonstration of strong customer service skills, advanced problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail are essential to the success of this position.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSAssociate DegreeNo prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of
education.Required Certifications:None
The Smeal College of Business is seeking two experienced Teaching Studio Operations Specialists to join our team. The College currently operates three teaching studios for the remote-synchronous delivery of multiple Professional Graduate Programs, Executive Education Programs and highly interactive remote meetings. We are currently expanding our operation to add two more classroom/studio convertible spaces that will be online for Fall 2026. As key members of our support team, the individuals in these positions will join an existing team of 5 who are responsible for supporting faculty and students by operating the studio equipment from a nearby control room during live classes and sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience with technology used for instruction, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Courses meet on a non-traditional schedule throughout the entire calendar year and include workdays and hours that will frequently be outside the standard Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. hours. As a result, the hours for these positions will be flexible to include evenings and weekends as required by course schedules. This is an in-person position.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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