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Instructional Technologies Specialist #498342

Employer
Lamar University
Location
Beaumont, TX

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Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

20112059

Position Title:

Instructional Technologies Specialist #498342

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Digital Learning

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Job Summary:The Instructional Technologies Specialist works as a member of the Digital Learning team to provide administrative and technical support for instructional technologies such as blogs, wikis, clickers, lecture capture, exam tools, and the campus online learning management system in support of face-to-face, blended and fully online courses at Lamar University.

Essential Job Functions:
•Receives functional supervision from the Instructional Technology Manager in administering and supporting instructional technologies resources; blogs, wikis, clickers, interactive video and audio, and lecture capture
•Troubleshoots online course functionality such as discussion boards, surveys, quizzes, exams, course multimedia, and the integration of external computer applications and systems
•Provides ongoing assistance to instructional designers to ensure course accessibility accommodations are being met
•Resolves escalated issues and provides tier 1 (helpdesk) back-up support by responding in a timely manner to requests for assistance in using various instructional technologies
•Creates, updates, prioritizes, and tracks user problems using ticket system
•Assists with the creation and distribution of end user documentation (self-help resources, web content, etc.) and system documentation
•Works proactively and cooperatively with Instructional Development and the IT department to provide excellent customer service
•Assists with the review and maintenance of LU Online web presence
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education Required:Associates Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience may substitute for a degree on 2:1 basis.

Minimum Experience Required:
2 years’ experience in technology field including experience in areas/disciplines such as use/management of Blackboard or another Learning Management System preferably in an educational setting, online presentation development, graphical layout, digital audio and video, and HTML coding and editing.

Key Competencies:
•Experience using LMS applications (Blackboard, Canvas, D2L or similar)
•Experience troubleshooting and resolving problems regarding the access and use of technologies/software
•Experience in utilizing instructional technology resources

Physical Requirements:
•Ability to lift 40 pounds and remain sedentary working at a desk for extended period of time.
•Current driver’s license and ability to travel.

Job Conditions:
This position may require performing other job-related duties to meet university and departmental needs.

Lamar Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification(s) Required:
•Learning Management System certification preferred

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

$42,500

Posting Date:

01/22/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.

Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.

Academics

A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.

Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have: 

  • Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
  • Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
  • Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
  • Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.

Athletics

Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.

LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.

Campus Life

A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.

Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.

Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.

Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:

  • Join a fraternity or sorority
  • Get involved in community service
  • Delve into a cause
  • Nurture spiritual beliefs
  • Start networking in future professions
  • Do all of the above.

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.

History

Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.

Visit/Apply

Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu

To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions

 

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