Director Of Educational Technology (Revised)

University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA

$78,000 - $82,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$78,000-$82,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Director of Educational Technology

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for full-time Director of Educational Technology position in the Academic Affairs Department.

This position reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Director of Educational Technology. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.

Job Type: FT(Benefits Eligible)

Purpose:

Duties include leading the operations of systems and services to help deliver critical Education programs across multiple modalities-including credit-bearing, continuing education, international programs, and special programs, supported by educational technologies such as Moodle, D2L Brightspace, Google, and Colleague-while serving as functional owner and administrator for Academic Affairs software and liaising with IT on system integrations and user access; ensuring proper solutions and knowledge management best practices are followed, and integrating continual service improvements to refine and improve effectiveness and efficiency.

General Responsibilities:

Provides institutional-level oversight to instructional designers/instructional technologists.
Responsible for building, implementing, and maintaining a centralized Education Affairs course/faculty scheduling process.
Responsible for the Teaching and Learning Center
Responsible for the operations and maintenance of Moodle.
Manages the instructional modalities, software tools, and academic frameworks supporting distance education, collaborating with IT on underlying technical infrastructure
Leads the pedagogical design and functional requirements for classroom learning spaces, collaborating closely with IT on AV integration, hardware standards, and support.
Serves as Liaison between ITR, Academic Affairs, and academic departments.
Identifies and designs streamlined academic digital workflows, partnering with IT to ensure alignment with university systems and integrations.
Develop and implement a comprehensive education technology strategy in collaboration with applicable University departments that is aligned with the university's mission and goals.
Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate technology into curriculum design and delivery.
Lead and support using learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance teaching, learning and research.
Lead efforts to assess and improve the effectiveness of academic technology initiatives.
Provide training and support to faculty and staff on the use of academic technologies.
Responsible for the management of academic technology infrastructure and resources.
Stay informed about trends and best practices in academic technology and higher education.
Any duties assigned by the Provost.

Benefits:

Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg

Salary: $78,000-$82,000

Schedule:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day with some evenings to meet needs of the department may be required)

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FAQs About Director Of Educational Technology (Revised) Jobs at University of Lynchburg

What is the work location for this position at University of Lynchburg?

This job at University of Lynchburg is located in Lynchburg, VA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at University of Lynchburg?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $78,000 and $82,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at University of Lynchburg?

University of Lynchburg lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at University of Lynchburg?

University of Lynchburg is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.

What benefits are offered by University of Lynchburg for this role?

University of Lynchburg offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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