Job Title: Academic Technology Specialist
PVN ID: HO-2209-005107
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: HOSTOS C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Instructional Design Job Description

 

The Academic Technology Specialist provides guidance, training and support to faculty from across disciplines to implement academic technologies to enhance instruction and promote student engagement and success. The candidate for the position is expected to display a high level of independence, be able to meet deadlines, work well in a team environment, manage complex projects and collaborate with faculty at all levels and with others across the college to assess and improve student learning outcomes. Primary responsibilities include providing training and support for the effective use of the university's LMS and other current and emerging academic technologies across learning modalities.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide guidance and support to faculty to effectively integrate academic technologies in teaching and learning and across learning modalities
  • Create, design, and facilitate trainings for faculty, staff and students on various academic technology topics.
  • Provide technical support for the effective use of the college’s LMS and other digital tools.
  • Liaise with other departments and programs to generate/provide/enhance instructional design resources and services.
  • Stay current and continually develop knowledge and skills in instructional design, learning technologies, and other skills required for the position.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Advanced knowledge of academic technologies, including Blackboard, UDL, course authoring, academic integrity, ePortfolios, video conferencing, among other learning technologies
  • Advanced knowledge of Instructional Design applications and tools, including some or all of the following: Adobe Creative Suite, Blackboard, Real-time Video Conferencing (i.e., Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, MS. Teams), Mac and PC OS, Office and Productivity Apps (i.e., MS Office), academic integrity tools (e.g., Turnitin), Screen Capture/Lesson Software (e.g., Camtasia, SnagIt, Panopto).
  • Advanced knowledge of UDL, UX and responsive design
  • Knowledge of multi-modal course design & development, and instructional design frameworks.
  • Knowledge of leadership Skills and Project Management experience.

 

Other Duties

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Skillful with some or all of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, PHP is a plus.
  • Familiarity of educational policies and law (e.g., FERPA, TEACH Act, Copyright and Fair Use).
  • Ability to find solutions using existing resources.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong sense of design, and ability to present information clearly.
  • Familiarity with social network apps like Facebook, Twitter

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Educational Technology or related field and four years’ experience in related field.
  • Master's degree preferred, but not required.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$27.00-$35.00
Hour(s) a week
19.00
Closing Date
Apr 11, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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