Instructional Technologist at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Job Description:

At Wellesley, our mission is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education
to women who will make a difference in the world. Our collaborative
community, comprising faculty, students, staff, and alumnae, is guided by
our shared values. We champion intellectual discovery and excellence,
uphold gender equality as foundational to progress, affirm diversity as
crucial to educational excellence, value connection and community, empower
individuals for social change, and commit to integrity and academic freedom
in our pursuit of knowledge. Join us in this transformative journey!




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Job Posting Title

Instructional Technologist



Job Description Summary

Admin Exempt



Job Description

The Instructional Technologist role manages and supports essential academic software, such as Sakai (course management), the Google Suite, Kaltura (video streaming), Wordpress, VoiceThread, Perusall, etc. This support includes maintaining ongoing relationships with the respective vendors.


The Instructional Technologist organizes and delivers research and instruction services to the Wellesley College community. They offer guidance in the selection and use of technology resources to students, faculty, and staff; provide individual consultations to students on the design and execution of technical assignments and projects; and provide instruction to students and faculty on the use of appropriate technology resources for academic work.



About the Role:

As the Instructional Technologist at Wellesley College, you will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting essential academic software, including Sakai, the Google Suite, Kaltura, Wordpress, VoiceThread, Perusall, and more. You will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to enable and enhance their academic work through the effective use of technology.


As a member of the deeply-merged Research & Instructional Support (RIS) group composed of instructional technologists and research and instruction librarians, you will regularly collaborate on instructional and research projects within the group as well as with partners throughout Library and Technology Services (LTS). RIS team members leverage diverse specialties to support and develop scholarship and learning throughout the Wellesley community.



Primary Responsibility

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  Technology Evaluation and Support: Use your expertise to evaluate, advise on, select, deploy, and support technology resources that meet the College's research and instructional needs

Additional Responsibilities

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  Contribute to the Instructional Technology (IT) team: Provide services in LTS service locations, maintain electronic content, and lead or participate in projects that improve service delivery.


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  Project Work: Engage in various team and LTS initiatives.


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  Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, departments, programs, and vendors to meet the community's teaching, learning, and research needs.


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  Instruction and Consultation: Prepare and teach classes as well as provide one-on-one consultations to educate and support the Wellesley community in their use of essential academic software.


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  Outreach and Innovation: Promote the use of library and technology resources and support faculty and students in innovative uses of technology.

Required Qualifications:




Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required.



Experience: Minimum of three years' experience in instructional technology consulting, outreach, teaching, and support require



Skills and Abilities

• Strong project management skills


• Comfort with both MacOS and Windows operating systems and applications.


• Set priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• Enthusiastic service orientation and a commitment to helping others.


• Able to independently acquire new skills


• Comfortably adapt to new technologies and methodologies.


• Demonstrated experience with instruction


• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Ideal Candidate:

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  Collaborative and Empathetic: You build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, students, and faculty, understanding their diverse needs and promoting a sense of belonging.


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  Innovative and Creative: You bring fresh ideas and creativity to promote and facilitate the use of technology resources which will enhance teaching, learning, and research.


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  Adaptable and Flexible: You thrive in both independent and team settings, easily transitioning between tasks and environments.


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  Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: You prioritize accessibility and are dedicated to creating a collaborative, accessible, and inclusive working environment.

Company Description

Wellesley's mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community-faculty, students, staff, and alumni.



Benefits and Resources

Wellesley offers a comprehensive array of benefits and resources:

• Competitive compensation


• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more


• Commuting and transportation: We offer free parking on campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.


• Paid time off: Paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays.


• Retirement Savings: Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees


• Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, free onsite and virtual fitness classes and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.


• Professional development: continuing opportunities to learn and pathways for growth.


• Education: Tuition benefits and resources to navigate student loan forgiveness.


• Campus privileges: Library resources, free use of Wellesley's athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, and opportunities to attend diverse campus events.

Apply today

And take your first step toward a rewarding career with Wellesley College - where your unique strengths and success are celebrated as part of our shared commitment to inclusivity!


Screening of applications begins on September 9th,2024 and continues until the position is filled.



Worker Sub-Type

Administrative



Time Type

Full time



EEO Statement


At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.




Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum
. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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