Specialist, Instructional Technology

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting faculty and staff in the integration of media and instructional technologies into teaching and learning. Provides hands-on training, consultation, and technical support for technologies such as XR technologies, video and audio production, podcasting, and other technologies used in instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitor, maintain, and perform routine care of instructional technology equipment, including basic calibration, software updates, and preventive maintenance; identify issues requiring vendor or IT support and escalate as appropriate.

Develop and facilitate workshops and just-in-time training on instructional technologies for faculty and staff. Design and maintain user guides, quick-start instructions, and other faculty-facing documentation for instructional technologies and spaces.

Coordinate the use and scheduling of specialized labs and studios that support related instructional activities, ensuring equipment and spaces are prepared for instructional use.

Assist in evaluating new instructional technologies, tools, and workflows by piloting equipment, gathering user feedback, and documenting recommendations for adoption or improvement.

Assist and guide students during faculty-led instructional activities in labs and studios, including explaining safe equipment operation, monitoring appropriate use, and helping students access instructional resources as directed by faculty, as needed.

Assist with asset management and organizational stewardship of instructional technology equipment and spaces, including maintaining inventories, checking equipment in and out, and reporting loss or damage.

Collaborate with instructional designers, technologists, and other college staff to support initiatives related to technology-enhanced teaching and learning.

Participate in professional development to remain current with instructional technology trends, tools, and best practices.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree or higher in education, instructional technology, media production, information technology or related field preferred
• 1 year technology experience and 1 year faculty support experience preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Learning Management Systems
• Makerspace and Media Equipment Operation
• Extended Reality (XR) technologies
• Technology Adaptation Ability

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

Organization

Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.

Houston Community College offers more than 300 degrees and certificates as well as over 2,000 courses.

Working at HCC

Houston Community College System (HCCS) employs a competitive hiring process for Faculty, Staff and Administrators. We offer a wide-range of benefits for our employees and their family members. To view our employee benefits, visit HCC Summary of Benefits. We employ full-time, part-time/adjunct and temporaries for a composite institutional staffing of approximately 6,000 employees.

About Houston

Houston is a business leader and has a vibrant economy with an abundance of amentities and resources. The City of Houston is home to more than 2.2 million people and the Greater Houston area has a population of more than 5 million. The city has a diverse mix of food, music, sports, amenities and resources.