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Virginia Tech

Educational Technology Support Specialist

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What they do

A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.

$81,906 / year median in Virginia

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Description The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) seeks an Educational Technology Support Specialist with a strong background in medical or health professions education technology to partner in the design, modernization, and delivery of high quality learning experiences for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students. This position plays a key role in advancing the College's educational mission by strategically identifying, implementing, and sustaining instructional and assessment technologies that support competency based, outcomes driven veterinary education across pre clinical, clinical, and experiential learning environments. Instructional and assessment technologies supported by this position include learning management systems, programmatic assessment platforms, curricular and accreditation management systems, learning analytics tools, and simulation and immersive learning technologies. This role combines educational technology leadership, faculty development, and hands on technical expertise. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure thoughtful adoption of educational technologies and will contribute to shaping the College's approach to ethical, effective, and pedagogically sound use of artificial intelligence in veterinary education, ensuring alignment with professional expectations for clinical reasoning, lifelong learning, and patient care. Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with significant experience in educational technology, instructional technology, computer information systems, or a related field, preferably within higher education, medical/veterinary education, or clinical/hospital information systems.
  • Excellent written, oral, and problem solving skills, with a collaborative and consultative approach.
  • Demonstrated leadership and systems level thinking in educational or information technology environments.
  • Proven ability to assess and respond to faculty and learner needs in a complex academic or clinical education setting.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technology strategy and complex technical concepts for non technical audiences.
  • Experience supporting or implementing learning management systems, assessment platforms, or curriculum/academic information systems.
  • Clear awareness of emerging trends in educational technology, learning analytics, and AI supported education.
  • Experience working across multiple computing platforms, operating systems, and software environments.
Preferred Qualifications Pay Band 5
Overtime Status Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Salary commensurate with Experience Hours per week 40+ Review Date August 10, 2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Angie Webb at awwebb@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.