What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Technologist - 498978 position at The University of Toledo?
Title: Educational Technologist
Department Org: UToledo Online - 101370
Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: MC AC
Shift: 1
Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience
Job Description
The Educational Technologist – Testing Services provides supervision, guidance, support, and direction for the Main Campus Testing Center under the guidance of the Associate Director of Help Desk and Educational Support. This position provides on-site support for computer-based and computer-assisted proctored tests with a heavy focus on technologies supported by UToledo Online, along with publisher content, subject-specific software, and publisher content. In addition, this position offers consultations and creates comprehensive documentation for faculty in the use of testing technologies in online, hybrid, and proctored settings. The position also assists with the administration of accessibility accommodations in testing.
Education/experience/licensing
Minimum Qualifications:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Department Org: UToledo Online - 101370
Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: MC AC
Shift: 1
Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience
Job Description
The Educational Technologist – Testing Services provides supervision, guidance, support, and direction for the Main Campus Testing Center under the guidance of the Associate Director of Help Desk and Educational Support. This position provides on-site support for computer-based and computer-assisted proctored tests with a heavy focus on technologies supported by UToledo Online, along with publisher content, subject-specific software, and publisher content. In addition, this position offers consultations and creates comprehensive documentation for faculty in the use of testing technologies in online, hybrid, and proctored settings. The position also assists with the administration of accessibility accommodations in testing.
Education/experience/licensing
Minimum Qualifications:
- Required: Master’s degree related to Educational Technology, Instructional Systems Technology, Computer Science
- Experience in end-user technology support and consulting with faculty about teaching with technology in online, blended, and face-to-face environments is strongly desired.
- Familiarity with assistive technology and/or the use of technology to provide accessibility accommodations is beneficial.
- Managerial experience is strongly desired.
- Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning is strongly desired.
- Experience using online and classroom technologies is strongly desired.
- Previous experience with using and/or supporting Blackboard Learn or other learning management systems (LMSs), publisher content, and/or LockDown Browser or other proctoring software to administer computer-based tests is strongly desired.
- Experience with web browsers, word processing programs, email programs, and Windows operating systems is required; Experience with Mac and mobile operating systems is beneficial.
- One to two years of previous teaching experience, preferably in higher education is beneficial.
- Experience using and mentoring others in the use of classroom technologies is beneficial.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a support team.
- Ability to communicate technical problems to others with varying levels of computer competency.
- Ability to handle assistance requests with multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Must have strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization.
- Willingness to explore the use of technology to advance learner-centeredness in online, hybrid, and web-assisted courses.
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
