Instructional Technology Consultant at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (IN-SOCW-IUINA)



Department Information



The Indiana University School of Social Work works in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to better protect children at risk of abuse and neglect. A key to this collaboration is the creation of the Child Welfare Education and Training Partnership. The Partnership is designed to provide high quality social work education and statewide training for public child welfare employees. It provides BSW students with preparation for employment as a Family Case Manager; it allows DCS employees to enroll in the School's part-time MSW Program; and it provides state-of-the-art training to current DCS employees. This partnership is recognized nationally for its success and for its joint collaborative operation. Due to these efforts, Indiana is now seen as a model for the provision of public services that support children and families.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Develops and designs training for online platforms including Canvas LMS and Success Factors.


• Utilizes programs including (but not limited to) Adobe Articulate, Captivate, and RISE software to develop training.


• Works closely with DCS stakeholders to determine training needs, training modality, and deadlines.


• Creates and edits videos for use in training.


• Collaborates with the Instructional Design team to ensure appropriate technology is embedded in all trainings.

General Responsibilities

• Consults and serves as an experienced resource in planning, testing and implementing instructional technology projects that support innovative approaches to learning, instructional and assessment.


• Maintains currency on emerging technologies related to learning management systems, active learning classrooms, electronic collaboration and social networking, instructional use of multimedia, electronic conferencing and online instruction to help faculty make evidence-based decisions about the use of technology.


• Researches, stays up-to-date, and recommends appropriate technologies for developing materials, delivery mechanisms and course/instructor/student assessments to support effective teaching.


• Develops and designs workshop materials that promote technology strategies in traditional and online courses and conducts individual, group and large audience training sessions.


• Collaborates in larger initiatives and working groups to support university efforts to improve teaching and learning.

Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree preferably in computer science, instructional technology/design, or a related field

Preferred

• Master's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 or more years of experience in instructional development and/or instructional technology consulting, and/or training, and/or teaching (face-to-face or online) or providing instructional design with online instructional technology, preferably in a higher education context

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure


• Understanding and familiarity with multimedia technologies such as software video editors, e-learning authoring software, and collaboration/learning management systems


• Skilled at serving in lead capacity for projects/initiatives

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Work Location



3901 W. 86th Street


Indianapolis, Indiana 46268



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Career


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Information Technology


Job Family: Instructional Technology
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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