Job Details

Learning and Innovation Spec-1

Position Number: 7260387
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Learning and Innovation Spec-1

Job ID: 299515
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Center for Instructional Innovation advances excellence through teaching and learning with faculty, staff, and students. As a team with varied talents, we are committed to a philosophy rooted in experiential learning, technology-enhanced teaching and best practices in instructional design.

Job Summary

The Learning and Innovation Spec-1 (LIS) is a critical instructional technology consultant for Augusta University faculty, staff, and students. Augusta University students, leadership, faculty, and staff rely on the LIS for consultation, training, systems analysis, and support for using enterprise instructional technologies. Including learning management, lecture capture, secure digital assessment, course evaluation, communication, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS CONSULTATION: Provides systems administration and/or systems analysis for support and troubleshooting for enterprise instructional systems for students, faculty, and staff, including support for student digital testing and associated urgent incident resolution.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND CONSULTATIONS: Provides customized training and documentation for individuals and groups for enterprise instructional systems. Collaborate with colleges to develop and implement faculty, staff, and student orientations using the variety of modalities and formats available.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: Consult and advise faculty and academic leadership on the use or potential use of new or existing instructional technology tools. Support and incorporate evidence-based instructional design practices that are developed by the Center of Instructional Innovation.

COLLABORATIVE ACTIONS WITH AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY: Assist with projects that have a broader university impact, to ensure that all programs have the support they need before, during, and after product and feature rollouts, system upgrades, and other potentially challenging instructional technology experiences.

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related Education, Instructional/Educational Technology, or related field of study and one year of experience in a relevant field of work.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications, a Master's degree in Education, Instructional/Educational Technology, or a related field, experience in a higher education environment, and teaching and/or training experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Knowledge of analysis and instructional design techniques.

Knowledge of data analysis techniques.

Knowledge of documentation needs and techniques.

SKILLS

Skill in dealing with a variety of personalities while working to accomplish detailed and technical tasks.

Skill in training and teaching others and the ability to speak in front of an audience effectively with an engaging style.

Experience either directly performing business operations through the use of an automated information system or in a technology support role for these business operations.

Experience assisting users with troubleshooting information system applications and excellent interpersonal communication.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to type 45 wpm or more.

Ability to conduct and evaluate systems testing.

Ability to interpret and respond to user problems.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B9

Salary: $48,800.00/annually - $61,000.00/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=299515&PostingSeq=1