Learning And Innovation Spec- 1

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Job Summary

The Learning and Innovation Spec-1 (LIS) is a critical instructional technology consultant for Augusta University faculty, staff, and students. Augusta University students, leadership, faculty, and staff rely on the LIS for consultation, training, systems analysis, and support for using enterprise instructional technologies, including learning management, lecture capture, secure digital assessment, course evaluation, communication, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS CONSULTATION: Provides systems administration and/or systems analysis for support and troubleshooting for enterprise instructional systems for students, faculty, and staff, including support for student digital testing and associated urgent incident resolution. Assists with testing protocols for instructional technology adoptions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND CONSULTATIONS: Provides customized training and documentation for individuals and groups for enterprise instructional systems. Collaborate with colleges to develop and implement faculty, staff, and student orientations using the variety of modalities and formats available.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: Consult and advise faculty and academic leadership on the use or potential use of new or existing instructional technology tools.

Support and incorporate evidence-based instructional design practices developed by the Center of Instructional Innovation. Look for patterns in how instructional technology positively or negatively impacts students, faculty, and staff and intervene with training, process engineering, or new instructional technology solutions to improve that community's teaching and learning experience.

COLLABORATIVE ACTIONS WITH AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY: Assists with projects that have a broader university impact, to ensure that all programs have the support they need before, during, and after product and feature rollouts, system upgrades, and other potentially challenging instructional technology experiences.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related field of study and 3 years experience in a relevant field of work.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Instructional/Educational Technology, or related field, experience in a higher education environment, and teaching and/or training experience. Experience either directly performing business operations through the use of an automated information system or in a technology support role for these business operations. Experience assisting users with troubleshooting information system applications and excellent interpersonal communication.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Knowledge of analysis and instructional design techniques

Knowledge of documentation needs and techniques.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Skills in dealing with a variety of personalities while working to accomplish detailed and technical tasks

Skills in training and teaching others and the ability to speak effectively in front of an audience with an engaging style.

ABILITIES

Ability to type 45 wpm

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to conduct and evaluate system testing.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Day; Monday-Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Grade: 18

Salary: $48,434/ annually - $50,341/ annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job ID: 27391

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365