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Instructional Technology Education Program Manager - 526502

  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
  • Academic Affairs
  • Administrative / Professional
  • Information Systems/Technology Support
  • Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
  • Closing at: May 28 2025 - 22:55 CDT

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)


Department/Organization: 200722 - Center for Instructional Technology


Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm


Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.


Job Summary: The Instructional Technology Education Program Manager works with the director and Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) staff to continually examine new ways to provide instructional technology education and outreach. Makes major contributions to the team providing outreach and education for the learning management system (LMS) and the many tools and features integrated with the LMS. Represents faculty and academic interests in collaborating with and assisting the user support services team and and other technical staff. Collaborates with instructional technology support professionals and staff in CIT and other academic areas. Supervises the Education and Outreach team.


Additional Department Summary: Works collaboratively to continually examine new ways to provide instructional technology education and outreach. Provides outreach and education for the learning management system (LMS) and the many tools and features integrated with the LMS. Represents faculty and academic interests in collaborating with and assisting the user support services team and and other technical staff. Keeps abreast of trends and research related to learning and instructional technology. Collaborates with instructional technology support professionals and staff in CIT and other academic areas. Supervises the Education and Outreach team.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of instructional technology experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of instructional technology experience.


Skills and Knowledge: Ability to lead and/or plan instructional technology transitions and significant changes. Familiarity with course management tool(s), particularly Blackboard Learn. Familiarity with instructional design as it relates to technology and online education. Excellent written and spoken communications skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate technical information to groups or individuals with varying technical skill levels. Ability to communicate directly with stakeholders regarding instructional technology best practices. Ability to consult with and train non-technical persons on instructional technology. Experience with instructional technology and pedagogy techniques and common standards. Familiarity with productivity suites and media authoring tools, as well as supported instructional technology tools.


Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree. Experience working with faculty.


Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.


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The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

 

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