Apply for the Vacancy for Academic Technology Specialist at Arcadia University. The category of the position is Information Technology – IT Support and Training.

Overview:

The Academic Technology Specialist will provide support for the use of academic technologies at all Arcadia University sites. The individual will work with the Academic Technology Services team, faculty, and other IT members to understand the teaching/learning environment and assist with planning, implementing, and supporting technology for instruction.

Duties

• Function as the key liaison between Help Desk, faculty, and Academic Technology team for the use of technology in instruction and learning.
• Provide escalated help and support by working directly with faculty and students in troubleshooting and problem solving academic technologies including (but not limited to) Zoom, Canvas, Panopto, Turnitin and EvaluationKit.
• Assist in the research, selection, implementation, and adoption of technologies that support the curriculum across all content areas.
• Additionally, assistance in maintaining and tracking of systems for instructional design and courseware development projects, as needed.
• Also, the incumbent will assist in the accurate inventory tracking and maintenance of academic technology hardware.
• Likewise, with the delivery and development of workshops and training offered by the Academic Technology team.
• Work closely with faculty and the Academic Technology team to ensure the effective use of technology in the creation, use, and support of instructional courseware, media, and documents.
• Likewise, the candidate will be responsive to technology issues on a high level to solve problems related to teaching and learning as directed by the Director of Academic Technology Services.
• Facilitate the integration of technology into teaching and learning. This includes facilitating workshops on academic technologies.
• Furthermore, he/she will contribute to a broader understanding of emerging trends in higher education as it relates to teaching and learning.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of relevant work experience;
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Also, the ability to work with faculty members and administrators.
• Well-developed multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Additionally, the ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgment.
• Also, demonstrated resourcefulness.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and to learn new skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Furthermore, the ability to handle confidential information and materials.
• Furthermore, the incumbent should have familiarity working with third-party software content platforms.

About

Arcadia University is a private university in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The university enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate students. The 76-acre campus features Grey Towers Castle, a National Historic Landmark.

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