Director, Educational Technology

REPORTING

Reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the VP of Finance and Administration, the Director of Educational Technology is responsible for working with faculty and staff to lead and manage the school’s Educational Technology Programming, online courses, and manage the technologies of online and  hybrid learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field (preferred);
  • Extensive experience of instructional design for LMS enhanced in-person learning and online learning;
  • Experience working with learning management systems (D2L Brightspace);
  • Competence working across multiple technology platforms;
  • Ability to manage and effectively advance multiple projects.;
  • Ability to work effectively and collegially with others;
  • Ability to critically think and problem-solve;
  • Effective written and oral communication;
  • Proficient using Microsoft Suite applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the implementation, administration, and support of the school’s learning management system (D2L Brightspace), its ancillaries, and other educational technology platforms in collaboration with IT Services;
  • Coordinate, provide, and assess frontline user LMS support to faculty, staff, and students including management of help desk support, troubleshooting, and vendor collaboration;
  • Design and develop strategies and resources to support students in the online learning environment;
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and  IT services to develop LMS or other educational technology related policies and procedures;
  • Partner with faculty, staff and students to identify, analyze, and explore the institution’s teaching and learning technology needs and identify instructional gaps;
  • Develop and facilitate learning management system onboarding, training and tutorials for faculty, staff, and students;
  • Remain current with educational technological knowledge and skill through networking, membership in technology associations, and pursuing professional development opportunities;
  • Other work-related duties as assigned.

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

MTSA Staff Committee Member

President’s Council Member

Informatics Committee Member

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full time employment by MTSA