University of Utah
Technical Specialist
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $15 - $23 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ July 18th, 2025
Canvas
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Technical Specialist. The role involves collaborating with instructional designers to develop and update online courses for the David Eccles School of Business, managing course content in Canvas, performing quality assurance, and contributing to the creation of interactive online and hybrid course experiences.
Highlights
- Collaborate with instructional designers to develop, update, and maintain online and hybrid courses.
- Input and edit course content using Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- Conduct usability, quality, and accessibility checks for courses.
- Research emerging technologies and approaches to online teaching and learning.
- Perform testing, piloting, proofreading, and updating of course materials.
- Maintain documentation and provide support for active courses under supervision.
- Part-time position with flexible but consistent schedule; must work on campus.
- Compensation ranges from $15.19 to $23 per hour.
- Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, instructional design/technology, or related field.
- Must have experience with Canvas LMS, strong organization and time-management skills, and ability to learn new software.
Technical Specialist Full Description
Technical Specialist
Open Date | 07/17/2025
Requisition Number | PRN16144N
Job Title | Technical Specialist
Working Title | Instructional Design Assistant
Job Grade | D
FLSA Code | Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 19
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | We will work together to create a flexible schedule that accommodatesyour other commitments. However, consistency in your availability and work hours will be necessary to ensure smooth operations and timely task completion.
This role is considered essential, requiring the employee to work on campus.
Is this a work study job? | No
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00033 - Executive Education
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 15.19 to 23
Close Date | 09/01/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary
Collaborate with instructional designers in developing new online courses and updating existing courses for the Online Programs at the David Eccles School of Business. Input course content to Canvas, edit existing content, and review course materials for quality assurance. Work with a team to build engaging and interactive online and hybrid course experiences.
Responsibilities
Qualifications High-level attention to detail. Experience with Canvas LMS as a student or instructor. Experience learning and utilizing new software. Strong organization and time-management skills.
Responsibilities
Performs usability testing, quality checks, and accessibility checks for online and hybrid courses. Assist in the process of creating, developing, and maintaining online and hybrid courses. Research emerging technologies and approaches to online teaching and learning. Perform testing, piloting, proofreading, and updating of course materials. Under supervision, provide support in active courses. Maintain course development-related documentation and records. Report to supervisors for assignments. Other duties as assigned. Flexible schedule, but must be willing and able to meet all assigned deadlines
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications |
Preferences | We need detail-oriented, creative, proactive, and diverse team members with a wide scope of knowledge. Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, instructional design/technology, or related field.
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN16144N
Job Title | Technical Specialist
Working Title | Instructional Design Assistant
Job Grade | D
FLSA Code | Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 19
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | We will work together to create a flexible schedule that accommodatesyour other commitments. However, consistency in your availability and work hours will be necessary to ensure smooth operations and timely task completion.
This role is considered essential, requiring the employee to work on campus.
Is this a work study job? | No
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00033 - Executive Education
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 15.19 to 23
Close Date | 09/01/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary
Collaborate with instructional designers in developing new online courses and updating existing courses for the Online Programs at the David Eccles School of Business. Input course content to Canvas, edit existing content, and review course materials for quality assurance. Work with a team to build engaging and interactive online and hybrid course experiences.
Responsibilities
Qualifications High-level attention to detail. Experience with Canvas LMS as a student or instructor. Experience learning and utilizing new software. Strong organization and time-management skills.
Responsibilities
Performs usability testing, quality checks, and accessibility checks for online and hybrid courses. Assist in the process of creating, developing, and maintaining online and hybrid courses. Research emerging technologies and approaches to online teaching and learning. Perform testing, piloting, proofreading, and updating of course materials. Under supervision, provide support in active courses. Maintain course development-related documentation and records. Report to supervisors for assignments. Other duties as assigned. Flexible schedule, but must be willing and able to meet all assigned deadlines
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications |
Preferences | We need detail-oriented, creative, proactive, and diverse team members with a wide scope of knowledge. Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, instructional design/technology, or related field.
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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Optional Documents
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- Resume
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
- Applicant Document - Other
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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