Instructional Technology Specialist

Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Dentistry (SOD) has an excellent opportunity for an IT Instructional Technology Specialist.

The IT Instructional Technology Specialist will perform a variety of tasks to promote and aid faculty and staff in the delivery of instruction by creating technical-based learning experiences. This position will facilitate technology-rich teaching and learning by providing technical support to the Department's learning management system for in-person, online, and hybrid modules. This includes support for self-paced asynchronous modules, audio/video components, and other training resources for faculty, staff, and students.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties:

• Assists faculty and students in the use of technology in learning applications and equipment using a wide variety of available technologies, such as Microsoft Office 365 and other PC presentation software, Blackboard Ultra enterprise learning software, Qwickly attendance tracking software, Mediasite lecture capture software and distance learning (DL) technologies such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom video conferencing software.
• Provides daily support and advice to faculty, staff, and students in effectively using instructional technology applications and/or equipment.
• Conducts formal presentations in the use of specific technology materials.
• Monitors use and secures audio/visual, multimedia, video production, and IT equipment as appropriate.
• Assists with the department's or school's presence on the web in the design and integration of special learning features.
• May collaborate on training plans and blended learning implementation strategies and in the design and customization of curriculum and provide consultation on course media use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in field and/or related field, such as Graphic or Instructional Design. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience which includes proficiency with audio/visual, multimedia, video production or IT resources.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in the effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $68,000 - $77,000, Commensurate with education and experience