EdTech Specialist - ITAS at WSU Tech in Bel Aire, Kansas

Job Description:

Job Summary

Company: WSU Tech

Hours per Week: 40

Employment Term: Regular

Employment Type: Full Time

Required Education: Some College

Required Experience: 1 to 3 years

Description At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.


Whether you are starting your education journey or are looking to advance your career experiences, WSU Tech has the resources and expertise to help you succeed. Join us and discover the possibilities for your future!


Compensation: $45,000 /yr
Worksite Location: South Campus



WSU Tech Benefits (Varies):

Paid Holidays: 15 – 18 paid holidaysPTO: Earn 18 – 28 days annuallyTuition Waiver ProgramMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceKPERs

Overview / Job Summary:

The EdTech Specialist role falls within the Instructional Technologies & Academic Support domain, overseeing operations within the COLAB space in tandem with the Instructional Technologist. Additionally, this position provides crucial support for the Canvas Catalog, focusing on non-credit Tier 1 assistance, Blueprint creation, faculty training, reporting, and Digital Badging/Credentials.


Your day-to-day
responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
 

Enroll students seamlessly into courses on the Canvas Catalog platform.Deliver comprehensive instructor training sessions, offer technical support for the Canvas Catalog, and track participation metrics.Extract Canvas Catalog reports for non-credit project managers and administration.Offer essential support for non-credit training sessions, and program implementation.Assist the Program Directors in the development and support of non-credit courses.

This position will oversee COLAB management alongside the Instructional Technologist, including: Supervising student support, maintaining training and troubleshooting equipment, including AR and VR technologies, Identifying and exploring emerging technology trends, providing technical support for the podcast and AV studio, conducting comprehensive training sessions for faculty and students on facility utilization, and organizing events and promotional activities to enhance facility engagement.



Education:

Preferred: Bachelor's degree or technical certificate in a related field, or equivalent experience in higher education or learning system settings.

Preferred Requirements:

Demonstrated experience with Learning Management Systems.Preferred: Familiarity with virtual technology and web conferencing platforms.Preferred: Experience with virtual and augmented reality technologies.Desirable: Previous training experience in an educational setting.interpersonal, and the ability to communicate effectively with others to arrive at solutions to complex problems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Teams.

Additional Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to support a diverse community of learners.Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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