Manager, Educational Technology

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Educational Technology to lead the adoption of innovative digital learning solutions. This role involves overseeing the administration of the Learning Management System, ensuring faculty have the necessary support to enhance student engagement and academic success. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management and educational technology, with a strong focus on governance and continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering high-quality teaching and learning experiences in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Educational Technology or related field required.
• 7 years of experience in higher education, including leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage adoption of educational technology platforms across programs.
• Oversee optimization of Learning Management System and digital tools.

Skills

LMS Administration (Brightspace)

Project Management

Educational Technology

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Governance of Educational Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Educational Technology

Master's Degree in Education

Tools

Learning Management System (Brightspace)

Student Information Systems

Job description

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Department:

Learning and Teaching Services

Position Type:

Full-Time Administrative

Salary Range:

$98,395.00-$122,994.00-Annual

Sc heduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

July 07, 2025

Length of Contract:

n/a

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

May 23, 2025

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Chair, Learning & Teaching Services, the Manager, Educational Technology is responsible for the adoption of educational technology platforms, SaaS, tools, and specialized equipment across all programs and campuses at Algonquin College. Centred around the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), in combination with other related digital learning applications, the Manager ensures that faculty have access to and support for learning technologies that directly contribute to student engagement and academic success.

The Manager is responsible for the optimization and evolution of the LMS, which includes meeting the service level agreements for case management, configuration and technical oversight, managing the governance of the digital learning ecosystem, and gathering stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement. The Manager also ensures LMS upgrades/fixes and deployment of new features are done so in consultation with all key stakeholders, communicated to the College community, and implemented in accordance with college best practices to minimize risk of disruption to academic operations.

The Manager oversees the Educational Technology Roadmap for the academic area and in partnership with Information Technology Services (ITS), by identifying , evaluating, implementing, and continuously renewing a suite of digital learning applications, tools, and specialized equipment. The Manager actively participates in cross-college committees and works collaboratively with academic administrators and service partners to ensure responsible governance of educational technologies across the institution. The Manager provides advice regarding best practices in the use of technology to support high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) year degree in Educational Technology, Learning Technologies, Enterprise Application Administration, Business Technology Management, Project Management, or another relevant field of study. Candidates with Master’s Degree in Education or another relevant field of study are encouraged to apply;

• Extensive knowledge of Learning Management System administration, preferably Brightspace, is a requirement of this position ;

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a higher education environment, including two ( 2 ) years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity ;

• Experience providing enterprise application administration and governance for learning management systems, preferably Brightspace, is essential ;

• Experience directing, developing, deploying and renewing various educational technologies within a large multi-stakeholder environment is required ;

• Experience in project management, including managing project timelines, establishing priorities, distributing responsibilities, meeting milestones, and quality assurance activities is required ;

• Experience working with IT departments, vendors, implementation partners, and other stakeholders is required ;

• Understanding of SSO, web development, Learning Technology Interoperability configurations, and programming is required ;

• A strong working knowledge of student information systems is an asset ;

• Experience leading teams including hiring, training, performance management, planning work assignments, learning & development, preferably in a unionized environment ;

• An understanding of the needs of diverse student populations is an asset ;

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

*This position is paid at Payband 11

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.