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Florida International University
Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist
Edtech.com's Summary
Florida International University is hiring a Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist to support faculty across the university in designing and integrating technology-enabled learning experiences. The role blends one-on-one instructional design consulting with a digital media specialization, helping faculty and staff build effective courses for in-person and online teaching.
Highlights
- Coach faculty on instructional design, learning management systems, and other course-development software.
- Develop website content, multimedia visual aids, video demonstrations, and e-learning modules to train faculty and staff on classroom and online teaching technologies.
- Design and deliver workshops for instructional designers, trainers, and the broader instructional community.
- Provide second- and third-level technical support for instructional technology system issues.
- Partner with university leadership to support instructional technology initiatives and troubleshoot operational issues.
- Serve as a liaison between the university community and instructional technology services.
- Require a bachelor's degree and three years of related experience, or a master's degree and two years of related experience.
- Prefer familiarity with learning management and content management systems.
- Offer a salary range of $55,000-$60,000 per year.
- Work on-site at FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Miami.
Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist Full Description
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist assists university faculty and other clients in the design, development, and maintenance of technology-enabled learning experiences. While the primary focus of the position is instructional technology support and course development, a digital media specialization provides complementary expertise that enhances department and university initiatives. Through one-on-one consulting, training, and mentorship, the Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist supports faculty and team members in the effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in face-to-face and online environments.
- Assists university faculty and other clients to design, develop, and integrate technology enabled learning in their courses and materials.
- Provides coaching in instructional design, learning management systems, and/or other software necessary to develop and implement courses.
- Develop effective website content, multimedia visual aids and presentations, video demonstrations, e-learning modules, and online courses as needed to train and develop faculty and staff on available technologies for classroom and online teaching and learning.
- Works with upper management to support instructional technology initiatives, troubleshoot, and help resolve technical and operational issues.
- Designs and delivers workshops and provides customer service on supported technologies to ETS instructional designers and trainers, and other members of the instructional community.
- Provides technology support including second level and third level technical support for issues with system application(s).
- Participates and supports departmental projects as they relate to university initiatives.
- Collaborates with other departments as appropriate to support our instructional technology platforms and projects.
- Serves as a liaison to the university community in promoting instructional technology services.
- Partners with faculty to develop and maintain high-quality courses, promote instructional best practices, and leverage technology solutions that enhance efficiency, consistency, and student learning outcomes.
- Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with instructors and serves as the source of information in regard to university initiatives and trainings.
- Remains current with media design and creation skills in appropriate technologies.
- Provides guidance on course design, assessment strategies, technology integration, and learning management system implementation.
- Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
- Manages departmental efforts to support and participate in or manages projects as they relate to university and departmental initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in a related field or a Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in a related field.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with learning management and content management systems.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$55,000 - $60,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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