St. Petersburg College

Senior Instructional Technologist [ID: 284]

Position Summary:

Provides consulting, training, skill-building, design and support services to departments and instructors using technology to improve instruction and strengthen the curriculum. Responsible for identifying and testing new technologies that enhance learning outcomes. Identifies trends, gathers and analyzes data, recommends standards, and implements technology development plans. Using emerging educational technologies develops alternative assessment strategies to integrate into course development. Provides a leadership role in a team model environment to advance the development of technology-enhanced curriculum, courses and instructional programs.

Typical Essential Duties

Develops multimedia presentations for courses, meetings, and seminars;
Designs, develops, implements and/or coordinates the development of computerized media such as instructional web pages;
Implements and maintains instructional technology systems used for departmental use.

Incumbents in this class perform professional-level activities requiring specialized skills in an area such as instructional design, web design, interactive learning, and related instructional technology resources. Incumbent responsibilities include supporting staff and faculty in instructional design, virtual campus and computing services through providing training and instruction; researching data and information; and making recommendations for upgrades in hardware, software, equipment, and current technology in the field.

Compensation: $59,309.68 - $74,137.10

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in instructional technology, adult education, curriculum planning or in a related field to assigned area.

Experience:

Three (3) years experience implementing and utilizing instructional technology. Experience in instructional design, computer-based training, course development and instruction. Strong background in curriculum development, multimedia production, distance learning technologies and web design is required. Project management skills and experience working with higher education faculty preferred. Experience in distance learning or technology-enhanced courses, including blended and/or online courses preferred. Experience with project management skills to meet deadlines and deliverables preferred.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Systems analysis and design principles;
Research methods;
Academic course technologies;
Applicable operating systems;
Applicable computer programming languages;
Image/video manipulation techniques;
Training techniques;
Customer service principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Use technology to promote a learning organization;
Design, develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate instructional technology systems;
Build and deliver multimedia projects;
Create storyboards and course outlines, objectives and requirements for training and instruction;
Analyze information from various media and incorporating the data into presentations;
Use the instructional design process and develop computer-based training.

Evaluating hardware and software applications;
Installing, configuring and troubleshooting technological systems and/or software;
Identifying, researching, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues;
Converting files;
Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
Providing customer service;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Maintaining records;
Training end-users and faculty members;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Oversees activities, analyzes, and provides training and support to staff and faculty in designing and creating coursework curriculum and delivery.	Daily 30%
2.	Plans, implements, and analyzes technological solutions in an academic environment; defines requirements for useful, logical, and effective solutions.	Daily 30%
3.	Coordinates online course technologies which require conferring with faculty to determine needs and technology capabilities; training and supporting users; administering course software; and/or other related duties.	Daily 20%
4.	Develops and maintains internal and external partnerships to maximize effectiveness of educational programs and market offerings to outside sources.	Daily 10%
5.	Conducts research related to academic technologies and makes recommendations for hardware and software upgrade.	Daily 10%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.