Head Of Educational Technology

Job no:

R-0000002389

Position Title:

Head of Educational Technology

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

Hybrid

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$86,594.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

09/15/2025

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College seeks a Head of Educational Technology to lead our Educational Technology team within the Library, Information, and Technology Services (LITS) Division. This is a critical leadership role at a pivotal moment, demanding a dedicated individual ready to drive innovation and provide essential support for teaching and learning in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

About the Role:

The Head of Educational Technology will report to the Director of Research and Instructional Support (RIS) and serve as a key member of the RIS management team. You will lead a team of four instructional technologists, directing the design, delivery, and evolution of services vital to integrating technology into teaching and learning. This role is essential for:

• LMS Transition Leadership

• Adapting to Evolving Needs

• Navigating the AI Landscape

Beyond team management, you will collaborate extensively across RIS, LITS, and the broader College to shape strategic direction and service evolution. Your work will intersect with technology infrastructure, academic support, faculty development, and research technologies, requiring a highly collaborative approach to ensure integrated and complementary services. This is an exciting time to join Mount Holyoke College, with a new strategic plan underway and a multi-year technological modernization project in progress. You will play a central role in these transformative initiatives, directly impacting the future of teaching and learning at the College.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion the critical use of educational technologies to foster curricular innovation and effectiveness.

• Provide strong leadership, management, and direction for the Educational Technology team, its services, and programs.

• Oversee projects designed to enhance the delivery of services to our community.

• Actively participate in relevant operational and strategic planning and decision-making processes.

• Engage directly with faculty and students in the daily work of the Educational Technology team.

• Advance the College's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals by collaborating with colleagues to create a welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and user-centered environment.

• Contribute to major campus-wide or LITS-sponsored events, which may occur during evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in instructional technology consulting, outreach, teaching, and support within an academic setting.

• Demonstrated experience in instructional technology project management.

• Proven ability to introduce new technologies or technology-related practices into a teaching and learning environment.

• Demonstrated success in a leadership role (e.g., team, project, committee, or initiative leader).

• Experience supporting technologies currently in use at Mount Holyoke, such as Canvas (or other LMS), Gradescope, WordPress, or student response systems like Poll Everywhere.

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college students.

• Successful management of professional staff.

• Experience managing student or similar pre-professional workers.

• Experience with projects involving facilities, hardware, and software.

• An advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Hiring Range: $86,594 - $96,572

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Full Job Description

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.