The Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Director of Academic Computing Technology (ACT). This is a full-time, benefited position located in Winchester, VA.

The Director of Academic Computing Technology at Shenandoah University is a forward-thinking individual with a broad range of technical abilities and experiences. The successful candidate for this position must have:

• experience with most forms of classroom technology to include video teleconferencing, lecture capture, and audio and projection systems
• working knowledge of industry standards
• the ability to plan, assess, and manage Shenandoah University’s 160+ classrooms and other technology enhanced spaces at five different physical locations
• excellent communication and employee management skills and a strong customer service ethic

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the classroom technologies necessary to support a world-class teaching and learning environment to include both face-to-face and distance education course delivery modes.
• Continuously re-evaluate emerging technologies to assess opportunities and find cost effective solutions.
• Work closely with end users to ensure that needs are met and to provide support and development opportunities.
• Engage in professional development as needed to maintain cutting edge skill levels.
• Hire, train, and supervise ACT personnel.
• Plan, manage, and administer the ACT budget.
• Supervise ACT purchasing and work with vendors to negotiate ACT software and service contracts.
• Supervise the support of the technologies needed for university sponsored events.
• Supervise the installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of classroom and event support technologies.
• Implement, manage, and support the university’s digital signage system.
• Supervise the loan of university media equipment.
• Collaborate with other university units as needed to include:
  • Institutional Computing: coordinate and collaborate on classroom hardware, software. and network needs
  • Physical Plant: advise on the configuration of classroom spaces
  • Transformative Teaching and Learning: coordinate as to the choice of instructional technologies
• Provide periodic reports to the Provost.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related discipline and has 3+ years’ experience working in higher education.

Note: A pre-employment background check and drug screen will be required as a condition of employment. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will also be required.

Complete application submissions will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. All noted documents must be submitted in order to receive full consideration. Click HERE to apply for this position. At the resulting page, click on the “Director of Academic Computing Technology” job title written in blue under the heading “Latest Job Listings” on the left side of that screen; then click one of the “Resume/CV” button choices in the “Apply” box at the bottom of the posting to input your information. If this is the first time you will have applied to a Shenandoah University position using this new process, please choose the “New” option. Be prepared to upload the previously referenced documents as you go through this process. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

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