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Job Description
The Digital Technologist connects advanced classroom technology with effective teaching and learning at Denison University. Based in the newly renovated Knobel Hall and the King Data Center, this role supports specialized instructional environments, including collaborative classrooms, data visualization and specialized labs, ensuring technologies are reliable, accessible, and aligned with strong pedagogical practices. This role provides expert technical support for classroom systems, computational platforms, and lab environments and partners with faculty and students to support the design and use of technology-enabled learning experiences. In collaboration with colleagues in ITS and academics, the Digital Technologist helps define and maintain technical standards across teaching spaces and contributes to the selection, implementation, and ongoing optimization of instructional technologies and infrastructure.
Department Overview:
At Denison University, the Department of Digital Innovation bridges the power of modern technology with the critical thinking of a liberal arts education. Led by dedicated technology and innovation strategists, the focus centers on equipping students, faculty, and staff with digital literacy and forward-thinking technological skills.
Responsibilities:
Real-Time Lab Support (25%): Provide expert, on-the-ground troubleshooting for students and faculty during labs. Resolve complex installation and configuration issues for computational platforms (e.g., Python, R) on personal and university devices. A/V & Media Integration (20%): Maintain, optimize, and future-proof advanced displays, integrated media platforms, and specialized hardware within the Data Visualization Lab. Strategic ITS Partnership (15%): Serve as the primary academic liaison to ITS. Co-author technical specifications and hardware/software requirements to ensure central IT infrastructure aligns with advanced computing and visualization needs. Faculty Consultation (10%): Partner with CS and Data Analytics faculty to seamlessly integrate new technical tools, specialized software, and advanced A/V workflows into the curriculum. Systems Administration (10%): Oversee accounts, user permissions, and secure connections to high-speed computing resources and specialized support software Campus Technology Scaling (10%): Act as a strategic advisor for campus building updates, designing blueprints to scale advanced media and data reasoning tools into other university learning spaces. Documentation & Training (5%): Author user-friendly "Quick-Start" guides and documentation for specialized lab equipment and software; conduct hands-on training sessions for students and faculty. Software Maintenance (5%): Partner with ITS to ensure all Computer Science and Data Analytics software packages are properly licensed, updated, and fully functional.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated expertise in programming language environment management and troubleshooting across multiple operating systems (macOS, Windows, Linux). Experience with professional A/V systems and integrated classroom technologies (preferably Extron). Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities under tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for a diverse academic audience.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in a higher education environment supporting STEM disciplines. Familiarity with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau. Demonstrated ability to manage long-term technology projects (e.g., lab refreshes or software migrations) while maintaining daily support availability. Why Choose Denison? Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth. Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights: 10% contribution to your retirement 21 vacation days 3 floating holidays Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years Free parking and gym membership Free classes for employees Full tuition coverage for dependents Want to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information.
Salary Range:
90,000 - 100,000 Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Title IX Notice:
Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison's official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.
