New York Institute of Technology ยท 3 months ago
Academic Technology Specialist
Old Westbury, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrNew York Institute of Technology is a nonprofit higher education institution that offers a variety of degree programs. They are seeking an Academic Technology Specialist to support online program expansion and enhance learning experiences through technology-based tools, collaborating with faculty to develop engaging online and hybrid courses.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and academic staff to design, develop, and support online and hybrid courses
Ensure all course materials are engaging, student-centered, objective-aligned, and meet university standards for accessibility and universal design
Provide guidance, training, and support for both existing and emerging instructional technologies across campus
Create documentation and instructional videos for instructional technology tools and software used by faculty and staff
Develop and implement long-term academic initiatives involving significant academic technology components
Coordinate instructional design projects from inception to completion, establish production schedules and document project progress
Offer pedagogical and technical support to faculty and students for technology-enhanced online and onsite courses
Provide training sessions to the community on specific technology applications as needed
Recommend creative uses of technology to enhance instruction and create effective, engaging learning experiences
Conduct quality reviews of courses, provide recommendations for improvement, and promote best practices for teaching with technology
Stay current on emerging technologies in online instruction and make recommendations for adoption and implementation as appropriate
Supervise student employees
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and academic staff to design, develop, and support online and hybrid courses
Ensure all course materials are engaging, student-centered, objective-aligned, and meet university standards for accessibility and universal design
Provide guidance, training, and support for both existing and emerging instructional technologies across campus
Create documentation and instructional videos for instructional technology tools and software used by faculty and staff
Develop and implement long-term academic initiatives involving significant academic technology components
Coordinate instructional design projects from inception to completion, establish production schedules and document project progress
Offer pedagogical and technical support to faculty and students for technology-enhanced online and onsite courses
Provide training sessions to the community on specific technology applications as needed
Recommend creative uses of technology to enhance instruction and create effective, engaging learning experiences
Conduct quality reviews of courses, provide recommendations for improvement, and promote best practices for teaching with technology
Stay current on emerging technologies in online instruction and make recommendations for adoption and implementation as appropriate
Supervise student employees
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Holidays
Tuition remission
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Company
New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology.
Founded in 1955
501-1000 employees
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