Position Description – Coordinator of
Instructional Technology
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POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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Position
Title: |
Coordinator
of Instructional Technology |
FLSA
Status: Exempt |
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Reports to: |
Chief Information Officer |
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Department: |
Information
Technology and Services |
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Date
Prepared: |
June
2005 |
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BASIC FUNCTION |
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The
primary responsibilities of this position are to provide training for faculty
and staff on computer applications, hardware, and peripheral devices, to
coordinate distance learning events, to supervise computer labs, to maintain
the College web site, and to support faculty, staff, and students in computer
applications. |
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NATURE
& SCOPE |
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The Coordinator of
Instructional Technology reports to the Chief Information Officer. This position is the supervisor of one
employee. The focal responsibility of
this position is the training of faculty and staff in computer applications
and equipment. This involves training
sessions and classes. In addition to
formal training sessions, much one-on-one training occurs in the form of
information technology support. The
Coordinator of Instructional Technology often consults with faculty, staff,
and students concerning computer software and equipment problems. Both aspects of training require a great
deal of patience, as those being helped are often frustrated. Interpersonal communication skills are
essential in these instances in order to effectively accomplish the
task. The Coordinator of Instructional
Technology must be a problem solver. In addition to the duties
related to training, the Coordinator of Instructional Technology is tasked
with coordinating distance learning events.
This requires an understanding of networked computer equipment,
satellite-based instructional delivery systems, and interactive audio/video
delivery systems. Usually, at least
three years of experience in distance learning is preferred. |
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PRINCIPAL
ACCOUNTABILITIES |
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Provides
training to faculty and staff on computer applications, hardware, and
peripheral equipment Ø
Supports
faculty, staff, and students in computer applications including Compass,
WebCT, Microsoft Office, and FrontPage Ø
Supervises
student computer labs Ø
Maintains the
ABAC web site Ø
Coordinates
distance learning events, primarily GSAMS Ø
Completes paperwork
and attends meetings |
Position Description – Coordinator of
Instructional Technology
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BUDGETARY
RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The incumbent administers
the approximately $80,000 distance learning budget and the Approximately
$100,000 student technology fee budget. |
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SPECIALIZED
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED |
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This position requires a
four-year college degree in information systems and three to five years of
experience in the field. The
Coordinator of Instructional Technology must have intermediate server and
programming skills and advanced understanding of HTML, software, and
environments. |