Instructional Technology Specialist or Senior Specialist
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Administrative Jobs
- Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is seeking an Instructional Technology Specialist or Senior Instructional Technology Specialist to help further our mission of being a leader in dental education. This position supports the faculty, staff and students with our online education program as well as with providing support for assessments.UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This position receives an annual leave package starting with 22 accrued vacation days, 14 floating and observed holidays, 15 sick days, and 3 personal days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; flexible schedules and teleworking options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.In the Fall of 2021, UMB will require all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.Essential Functions: Specialist
- Assists faculty and students in the use of technology in learning applications and equipment using a wide variety of available technologies, such as: digital images/audio, PowerPoint and other PC presentation software, enterprise learning applications, and distance learning (DL) technologies such as satellite television, and IP audio and video over the internet
- 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.
- Assist with the department’s or school’s presence on the web in 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.
- Develops instructional materials using a variety of available technologies, such as: digital images/audio, PowerPoint and other presentation software, enterprise learning applications, and distance learning (DL) technologies, such as: satellite television and IP audio and video over the internet. Supports staff in instructional design projects. Provides direction to faculty, staff, and students in the use of learning applications.
- Develops online, web based, interactive in nature learning applications.
- Designs and conducts formal presentations in the use of specific technology.
- Provides guidance and direction in the use of audio/visual, multimedia, video production, and IT equipment as appropriate.
- Collaborates with departmental staff in the design and customization of curriculum and assists in the development of training plans and blended learning implementation strategies.
- Develops multi-media materials and eLearning application for staff use.
- Plans the acquisition and implementation of new instructional technologies.
- 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: Specialist position requires two (2) years related experience which includes proficiency with audio/visual, multimedia, video production, or IT resources.Senior Specialist position requires three (3) years related experience which includes proficiency with audio/visual, multimedia, video production, or IT resources.Other: Related experience may be substituted for education. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of instructional technology platforms and their requirements.
- Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in 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 Accountability, Civility, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, Leadership, and Knowledge.
- Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical instructional technology knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training.
- Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance.
- May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources.
- Applies entry or intermediate level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Decision making occurs within general guidelines and requires significant interpretation.
- Supervisor defines work guided by goals and objectives.
- Supervisor assists with unusual situations. Solutions require considerable analysis and evaluation of various alternatives.
- Under supervision or independently anticipates needs and requirements to resolve non-routine matters.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: School of Dentistry - Information Technology
Job Posting: Jun 8, 2021
Unposting Date: Jun 29, 2021, 11:59:00 PM
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
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Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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