Educational Technology Specialist

Kent, Campa and Kate Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is a federal contracting company seeking an Educational Technology Specialist for the NFATC project in Arlington, VA. This role supports an administrative and training program, coordinating with division ETCs and ensuring technology aligns with curriculum and mission.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in Educational Technology, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One year of experience in Educational Technology.
• Knowledge of Knowledge Management Systems (SharePoint).
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance; active clearance preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support Educational Technology Coordinators and share information with instructional divisions.
• Assist Curriculum, Staff Development, and Learning Consultation Services with tech needs.
• Evaluate new software and assist Ed Tech Coordinators in identifying new tech for language instruction.
• Communicate hardware/software requirements and track licenses and renewals.
• Coordinate budget and purchase requests with OMIS and Admin.
• Provide webinars, video and AV support in collaboration with EX/AV.

Skills

Educational Technology

Knowledge Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Office 365

Cornerstone OnDemand

Job description

Educational Technology Specialist – Arlington, Virginia

Background:

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is a federal contracting company that provides professional services to Government Agencies. We are currently seeking candidates for Educational Technology Specialist position for an administrative and training program support contract at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), formerly referred to as the Foreign Service Institute (FSI).

Salary: $64,000

Requirements:

• Experience Minimum: One (1) year working in Educational Technology related field.
• Educational Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proven Proficiency: Knowledge Management Systems Administration (ex: SharePoint)
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance. (Active clearance preferred)
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Fluency in English language.

Preferred Requirements:

• Education level: Master’s Degree in Education Technology / Instructional Technology Related Field
• Experience: One (1) year working in Instructional Technology Role
• Knowledge of Educational Delivery Systems / Learning Management Systems (e.g. Cornerstone OnDemand)
• Knowledge of Instructional Technology Hardware and Software

Work Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Assist the CSD Educational Technology Coordinators by sharing information and aligning processes with instructional division Educational Technology Coordinators. Disseminate technology information through division ETCs.
• Provide support for Curriculum, Staff Development, and Learning Consultation Service sections to ensure available technology meets CSD’s mission needs.
• Evaluate new software products, services, and procedures to determine their suitability for use in each directorate. Help Ed Tech Coordinators find new technologies to support language instruction. Provide training and support to instructional staff on educational software and hardware.
• Communicate with divisions to assess hardware and software requirements and track subscription renewal dates, costs, and software licenses.
• Collect software, hardware, and maintenance requests from functional and instructional divisions and coordinate with OMIS and Admin to submit budget and purchase requests.
• Submit and track requests to the FSI Change Control Board CCB for software on FSINet and OpenNet. Communicate status updates to requesting section.
• Maintain a repository of SOPs, processes and best practices. Create and update SOPs.
• Collaborate with EX/AV to provide webinars, video production, sound production, and other AV services to staff and students.
• Maintain the Technology and Innovation laptops, iPads and other mobile devices. Work with EX/AV, EX/OMIS, and relevant points of contact in the language divisions to update software. Inform affected parties of outstanding or pending upgrades.
• Maintain the Photo request system. Fulfill daily download requests and organize repository of requested images for future users.
• Schedule meeting locations, maintain innovation section shared mailboxes, send emails on behalf of the Educational Technology Coordinator, and manage innovation calendars.
• Backstop Technology Systems Specialist as the point of contact for SharePoint support and Office 365 troubleshooting.
• Conduct other duties as assigned, including one-off projects and general technical assistance in support of Department,NFATC, and directorate level technological initiatives.

Application Notes:

• Applicant must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and possess US Citizenship.

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is an equal opportunity employer. KCK does not discriminate against employees and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local law.