Instructional Technologist - Part Time

Southwestern Community College; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College in North Carolina seeks an Instructional Technologist to provide administrative support for technology systems. You will assist with the LMS and related instructional tools to help faculty and staff.

The role is part-time (10 hours per week), requires an AA in a related field, at least two years in software support, and strong Google Workspace skills. You will create resources, run reports, and help manage content across platforms.

Qualifications

• AA in Office Administration, Business Administration or Educational Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or another closely related field from an accredited institution (Bachelor's Preferred)
• Two years of work experience in software support (either user focused or administrative)
• Demonstrated work experience in developing and maintain Google Suite applications (Integrating applications)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a team environment and work independently on assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to establish collegial, productive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administration or similar organizational constituents
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including defining scope, setting objectives, determining timelines, acquiring resources, tracking progress, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop on demand resources such as tutorials and videos to assist faculty and support staff
• Run reports and process data in support of programs and initiatives across the campus
• Assist the Dean in Maintaining the professional development registration and promotion database
• Assist in the capture and distribution of faculty development activities (including website maintenance, course development and video production)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve functional issues in partnership with IT
• Responsible for managing the life cycle of content in a variety of systems
• Cultivate productive work relationships throughout the SCC community
• Provide timely information as requested to assist in the planning and assessment of distance learning and professional development initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Software support experience

Google Suite

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Education

AA in related field

Tools

Watermark

Concourse

Panorama

Respondus Lockdown Browser/Monitor

ThinkingStorm

Job description

Statement Of Primary Purpose

The Instructional Technologist shall be responsible for administrative support regarding the implementation of technology systems.

The Instructional Technologist will support the Dean in administering the Learning Management Systems (LMS) as well as other instructional and support technologies (such as, but not limited to Watermark, Concourse, Panorama, Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor, and Thinkingstorm).

Classification

Staff, part-time, non-exempt. Position will work 10 hours weekly

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Develop on demand resources such as tutorials and videos to assist faculty and support staff
• Run reports and process data in support of programs and initiatives across the campus
• Assist the Dean in Maintaining the professional development registration and promotion database
• Assist in the capture and distribution of faculty development activities (including website maintenance, course development and video production)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve functional issues in partnership with IT
• Responsible for managing the life cycle of content in a variety of systems

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Cultivate productive work relationships throughout the SCC community
• Provide timely information as requested to assist in the planning and assessment of distance learning and professional development initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

AA in Office Administration, Business Administration or Educational Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or another closely related field from an accredited institution (Bachelor's Preferred)

Knowledge And Skills

• Two years of work experience in software support (either user focused or administrative)
• Demonstrated work experience in developing and maintain Google Suite applications (Integrating applications)
• Demonstrated ability to both collaborate with others in a team environment and work independently on assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to establish collegial, productive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administration or similar organizational constituents
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including defining scope, setting objectives, determining timelines, acquiring resources, tracking progress, and preparing reports.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing. Some lifting and moving instructional equipment.

Licensing Requirement

Licenses as required for course development and delivery

Working Conditions and Environment

Flexible work schedule (hours, day, evening and weekends as required).

Equipment Operation

Multiple computer platforms, multimedia equipment, multiple LMS systems, office equipment, computer software

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.