Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist Florida International University - 4.3 Miami, FL Job Details $55,000 - $60,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Summary The Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist assists university faculty and other clients in the design, development, and maintenance of technology-enabled learning experiences. While the primary focus of the position is instructional technology support and course development, a digital media specialization provides complementary expertise that enhances department and university initiatives. Through one-on-one consulting, training, and mentorship, the Sr. Instructional Tech Specialist supports faculty and team members in the effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in face-to-face and online environments. Assists university faculty and other clients to design, develop, and integrate technology enabled learning in their courses and materials. Provides coaching in instructional design, learning management systems, and/or other software necessary to develop and implement courses. Develop effective website content, multimedia visual aids and presentations, video demonstrations, e-learning modules, and online courses as needed to train and develop faculty and staff on available technologies for classroom and online teaching and learning. Works with upper management to support instructional technology initiatives, troubleshoot, and help resolve technical and operational issues. Designs and delivers workshops and provides customer service on supported technologies to ETS instructional designers and trainers, and other members of the instructional community. Provides technology support including second level and third level technical support for issues with system application(s). Participates and supports departmental projects as they relate to university initiatives. Collaborates with other departments as appropriate to support our instructional technology platforms and projects. Serves as a liaison to the university community in promoting instructional technology services. Partners with faculty to develop and maintain high-quality courses, promote instructional best practices, and leverage technology solutions that enhance efficiency, consistency, and student learning outcomes. Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with instructors and serves as the source of information in regard to university initiatives and trainings. Remains current with media design and creation skills in appropriate technologies. Provides guidance on course design, assessment strategies, technology integration, and learning management system implementation. Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator. Manages departmental efforts to support and participate in or manages projects as they relate to university and departmental initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in a related field or a Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in a related field. Desired Qualifications Familiarity with learning management and content management systems. Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $55,000 - $60,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirements Expanded Background Check Other Information Ability to work flexible hours as needed. How To Apply Prospective Employee If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. How To Apply Current Employee As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. 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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Notice of Non-Discrimination FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 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