Manager, Educational Technology

Salary: Location

Job Type: Department

Job Number: 2015-1601785

Location: Location

Department: PROVOST'S OFFICE

Closing: Manager, Educational Technology

Background:

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Responsibilities:

The Educational Technology Manager coordinates the operation of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship: EdTech (CTLS: EdTech) Center, overseeing and managing human and material resources to meet the mission of that facility, and working closely with the Faculty Development on the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship. This responsibility has a focus on creation and modification of curriculum and content to support faculty, students, and staff in digital literacy. In addition, the Educational Technology Manager is responsible for working with faculty and students, providing consultation, training and support for adoption and use of technology to support the College's curriculum and academic delivery, both in the classroom and online. Such work will often include analysis, development, and implementation of instructional technology strategies as a complement to the effort faculty put forward in the development of their curriculum and course content.

1. Oversee and contribute to the development of curriculum and content for the CTLS: EdTech "discipline," and manage the human and material resources that constitute "concierge service" in the EdTech Center as a facility dedicated to said discipline. This includes taking the Lead Role in the development, promotion, and coordination of our collegewide Digital Literacy Program (DLP).

2. Partner with faculty to design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-enhanced teaching and learning initiatives, including those delivered face-to-face as well as in an online and/or hybrid environment.

3. Maintain currency in the field of Higher Education Educational Technology. Research and evaluate current and emerging educational technology for use in teaching, learning, and research. Create, organize and schedule events that will engage faculty in the adoption and use of technology that will create increased teaching and/or learning effectiveness and/or efficiency.

4. Research and develop innovations to the Digital Literacy Program for faculty. Help faculty with new and improved ways of presenting information. Stay current on latest trends. For example, this might include how to do a video/Tech Tip weekly announcement, a talking PowerPoint, recorded mini-lecture, or the most effective way to track student engagement. Offer regular skill-building training (in-person and via webinar) to put these innovations into practice.

5. Lead, explore, and recommend innovations for the Digital Literacy Program - coordinate and facilitate the planning, efforts, marketing, promotional materials, outreach, and dissemination of the large Digital Literacy Initiatives (DLI) such as the Book Club, Speaker Series, Roundtable Discussions, and Webinar series.

6. Work with the other EdTech team members to promote faculty learning communities across SMC Campus. Maintain, diagnose and troubleshoot applications used in teaching and learning by faculty, staff, and students.

7. Other Duties as Assigned other initiatives related to the development, promotion, and advancement of the Digital Literacy Program as a part of the college's Strategic Plan as directed by the Director of Educational Technology.

Experience and Qualifications:

Education:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of pertinent professional experience
PREFERRED: Master's Degree, preferably in the field of Instructional/Educational Technology

Experience: (years required and applicable field of experience): 5 years work in an educational IT setting. Knowledge of contemporary teaching, learning and scholarship methods and expectations.

Skills/Abilities: ?
Looking for a dynamic candidate who is a flexible self-starter with a passion for technology and continuous improvement who is able to work in a highly collaborative environment and can engage faculty participation in innovations. Must have evidence of exceptional instructional design competency. Desire a candidate with tech experience in higher education; a plus if s/he has experience outside higher education as well. Desire a candidate with Moodle experience. Desire a candidate with QM certification. Must have excellent project management skills. Helpful if the candidate has teaching experience. Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills highly desired. Experience and skill with Turn-It-In, a plus. Needs an understanding of some digital design, marketing, and graphical skills. Experience with social media tools highly desirable. Proficiency with a broad (and expanding) array of educational/instructional technologies, along with a keen aptitude to keep pace with faculty adoption and use of these technologies; ability to work well individually/autonomously, and also solidly in support of team effort.

Supplemental Information:

Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

1. A resume
2. The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
3. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

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