Director, Academic Technologies

Working Title Director, Academic Technologies Brief Summary of Job Description

Responsible for directing all aspects of Academic Technologies for the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus.

Job Duties

Reporting areas include, but not limited to Academic Technology support of the Learning Management System and supporting ecosystem of products that integrate with it or support teaching and learning, audio visual leadership in academic and non-academic spaces, and business intelligence initiatives and new technology planning, integration, and implementation related to academic technology.

Ensuring continuous availability of services to meet university service level agreements in a 24×7 operation. Recruiting, selecting, and developing staff to deliver services. Strategically organizing financial and people resources to meet objectives.

In collaboration and partnership with Academic Affairs, provide technology solutions that assist in meeting campus and University goals. Responsible for providing strategic, technical, process, and operational leadership within ITS as well as strategic partners at UNK including Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation. Interacting across ITS and functional areas to understand requirements and opportunities for enhancing services.

In collaboration and partnership with the campus CIO and UNK Academic Affairs, provide technology solutions that assist in meeting campus and University goals.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity to provide direct support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field

• 5 years of experience, of which 3 needs to be in supporting common academic technology platforms

• Experience working directly in support of faculty/instructors

• Demonstrated proactive engagement and outreach with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

• Experience teaching at university level

• Experience in higher education.

Physical Demands Schedule Monday

• Friday 8am

• 5pm Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Is this position temporary? No Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicant

This position report to the University of Nebraska System and are posted as a courtesy. Applications will not be accepted at this site.

To apply and to get more information on the position, please visit https://careers.nebraska.edu/postings/2403

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S20240091P Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. 07/08/2024 For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:

308-865-8522 or employment@unk.edu

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Please visit https://careers.nebraska.edu/ to apply or call UNCA at (402)472-3701

Budget Information

Budget Summary

Benefits Eligible 100% If eligible click this link for a full explanation of benefits: UNK Benefits Summary Page