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The Online Ed Tech Specialist supports faculty and students in the effective use of learning technologies for online and hybrid instruction. The position serves as a key connection between LMS administration, distance learning helpdesk services, and faculty and student training and outreach efforts. Reporting within LMS Administration, this role provides frontline technical and instructional technology support, assists with LMS operations and instructional multimedia resources, and supports accessibility, quality assurance, and user training to promote effective online learning delivery. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Online Ed Tech Specialist will:

• Serve as a point of contact for distance learning helpdesk support.
• Support campus outreach for distance learning through participation in open houses, orientations, and related events.
• Provide technical support to faculty and students for LMS and instructional technologies.
• Develop and deliver trainings and materials.
• Assist with instructional multimedia support for online learning environments.
• Perform quality assurance and accessibility for LMS courses.
• Support LMS administration through testing, implementation, and coordination of instructional technologies.
• Execute additional tasks in support of departmental operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of postsecondary coursework in Instructional Technology, Computer Science, business, or related field.
• One year of experience in online learning environments.
• One year of experience using productivity, multimedia, and Edtech tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Experience with helpdesk and ticketing systems.
• Experience with instructional multimedia and video management tools.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of learning management systems and online learning strategies.
• Knowledge of helpdesk customer service practices.
• Knowledge of instructional technology and quality online course design.
• Skill in presentation and training.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in use of multimedia and educational technology tools.
• Ability to prioritize and manage support requests and projects.
• Ability to assist end users with help requests.
• Ability to create accessible and user-friendly training and support documentation.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have: a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage; a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle; a successful pre-employment drug test.

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.