UH Hilo, Mookini Library, position no. 80572, full-time, general funds, permanent, to begin approximately December 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to faculty in the design, development, and maintenance of courses that meets program and course learning goals, and enhances the educational experience on all levels, i.e., pedagogy and andragogy, heutagogy. Plan, develop, and conduct workshops that focus on instructional technology tools, media, and instructional design for faculty development. Work with faculty and professional staff to develop and implement multimedia instructional methods, technology, and curriculum, aiming to improve instructional consistency and student learning. Assist faculty in effectively using instructional technology by providing instructional technology support services and implementing interactive strategies. Provide one-on-one “just in time” training that is tailored to the specific needs of faculty/staff in instructional technology programs, topics, and hardware. Serve as primary campus support contact for all aspects of the Lamakū Learning Management System, including consulting on instructional design, providing technical support to the faculty on problems, and responding to requests for assistance. Coach, advise, and teach faculty how to develop and improve their online courses to meet UH’s Quality Online Standards. Provide Turn-Key course development services for faculty who require assistance in all aspects of Lamakū course development and in the daily management of their courses. Research and develop specific custom hardware and software solutions for faculty use in online and face-to-face instruction. Collect and analyze data, craft written documents and reports, develop and publish various campus communications. Research and keep current on instructional trends and technologies. Coach, direct, and supervise other APT staff and student workers. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Design and Technology or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for education, educational technology, instructional design, distance learning program development and management, and/or online course development assistance and training; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Functional working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of Educational and/or Instructional Technology, Learning Design and Technology and/or distance education as demonstrated by a broad knowledge of evolving concepts, principles, terminology, and methodologies. Functional working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, principles, and theories, and systems associated with Instructional Design and/or distance learning. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Qualifications:

Experience providing technical support for all levels of user experience, knowledge and/or skill. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students. Ability to work a variable work schedule; and work outside normally scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours, as needed. Duties may include traveling to other college sites island-wide to meet UH System needs.

Desirable Qualifications:

Masterʻs degree in Education with an emphasis in Educational and/or Instructional Technology, Learning Design and Technology, or other related fields. More than two years of working experience in a distance learning environment and providing support to faculty. More than five years post baccalaureate working experience in a higher education setting. Teaching experience. Experience designing in a Learning Management System, especially Brightspace. Experience designing courses in a variety of content areas. Experience operating and providing support for Mac, PCs, and various mobile devices. Experience with designing and converting instructional materials and media to meet ADA/accessibility standards.

Pay Range: PBB, minimum $5,250/month

To Apply:

For a complete description, application instructions and to submit an application, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu and search for #80572 or Media Specialist (Instructional Designer). Please be sure to review the full job posting before applying. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries: Christopher Matz, cmatz@hawaii.edu. (Please include the position title in the email subject line.)

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about November 26, 2024 and will continue until filled.

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