What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Subject Matter Expert position at CLEARY UNIVERSITY?
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Information Technology Subject Matter Expert
Position Description and Responsibilities
Cleary University invites candidates to apply for a contractposition as Information Technology Subject Matter Experts(SMEs). The academic team at Cleary University seeks dynamic student-focused experts possessing a successful academic and professional record of championing a strong, vibrant, and relevant undergraduate educational experiencesof exceptional quality. In particular, the Information Technology SMEs will possess expertise and professional experience in one of the following four major areas (i.e., Programming, Data Structures/Data Base, Systems Networking, or IT Operations) with detailed knowledge in one or more of their key domains:
• Programming
o Python programming
o Application development processes, tools, and techniques
o User interface design
• Data Structures/Data Base
o Foundational data structures
o Data base design
o Data base implementation
• Systems Networking
o Networking and communications fundamentals
o Network structures
o Network operations and administration
o Network security
• IT Operations
o Computer operating systems
o UNIX/LINIX programming used to support IT operations
o Systems architecture and automation
o IT management
Fulfilling Cleary University’s Mission to “provide an intimate and inclusive, student-centered business education that instills the values of The Cleary Mind™ in our community”, the Information Technology SMEs work closely with leadership, faculty, and instructional design personnel to design and create courses to be offered to our student populations, which are comprised of traditional students, student athletes, and returning adult students across a variety of instructional modalities.
The Information Technology SMEs combine their formal education, professional knowledge, and real-world experience to develop content in the course design process. Working closely with academic leadership, faculty, and instructional designers, the Information Technology SMEs design, create, and select one or more of the following program and course elements:
• Course materials (e.g., textbooks, articles, videos, and online course curations).
• Course assignments (e.g., discussion questions, presentations, applied analyses, and culminating projects).
• With the course offered online, course materials and assignments must also be accessible to students and faculty online.
With the assistance of an instructional designer, the Information Technology SMEs ensure Cleary students explore appropriate content and apply their knowledge to meet course-level outcomes and create weekly learning objectives branched out from the main course objectives. The Information Technology SMEs will consult with leadership, faculty, and instructional designers to ensure consistency of new development with existing Cleary programs and courses, along with key elements of Cleary’s plan for the assessment of student learning.
The contract positions can be remote or based in the Howell, MI, area. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt and will continue to be accepted until the contract positions are filled.
Expected Time Commitments and Potential Compensation
The Information Technology SMEs will work directly with a Cleary instructional designer throughout the term of the contract project, including the following time commitments and potential compensation:
• Participate in a weekly meeting with an instructional designer to discuss program and course development progress (ranging from 4 to 8 weeks per course, with each meeting of 30 to 60 minutes duration).
• Research, develop, or revise course materials (ranging from 3 to 5 hours each week).
• Participate in consultation with leadership and faculty (ranging 1 to 2 hours total).
• Potential Compensation (depends on the SME contractspecifics)
o Design and develop content for a course ($600 to $800 per course, depending on course length in the instructional session)
Qualifications
Qualifications and Required Skills
• An earned master’s degree from an institutionally (i.e., regionally) accredited institution in computer science, information technology, or a closely-related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of current and relevant professional experience in the specific domain area (i.e., Programming, Data Structures/Data Base, Systems Networking, or IT Operations).
• A minimum of one year teaching experience teaching undergraduate courses at the university/college level in the specific domain area.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and other software programs for communicating, creating, and maintaining spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
Employment Classification: An Information Technology SMEwill be a contract employee.
Reports To: Cleary University Manager of Instructional Design
Available: March 2025
Application Instructions: Visit https://cleary.edu/about-cleary/employment/
Complete application including a cover letter that addresses the position responsibilities (including prior experience as a SME), required qualifications, and required skills, along with a current resume/CV.
Diversity
Cleary University is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. Cleary University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.
