Updated: Apr 24, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: DTEI Ctr Engaged Instruction
Job Opening ID: 68205
Reports To: Executive Director
Working Title: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Department: DTEI Ctr Engaged Instruction
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 007343
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) is dedicated to supporting faculty, graduate students, and postdocs in teaching excellence that maximizes students' academic success.
Under the general direction of the Executive Director for the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI), this position is the primary liaison between DTEI pedagogical and research staff and Office of Information Technology (OIT) technical staff, ensuring both sides are synchronized in their campuswide efforts to provide a cohesive and comprehensive suite of services to all instructors. Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced professional to coordinate educational and instructional technology services and delivery of customer service within a university setting. Provides consultative advice to clients on technical, media presentation methods, techniques and equipment and intellectual property issues in instructional/educational settings. Analyzes technical, system, service delivery and business processes for campuswide efficiency and effectiveness. Works on strategic organizational consulting issues that are diverse in scope, where analysis of situations requires evaluation of various factors and with various campus stakeholders. Reports and recommends changes. Serves as the project manager on various campuswide and UC-wide initiatives that include, but not limited to, UC Online, Educational and Classroom Technology funding and ed tech operational management (i.e. video storage, use of AI, etc.).
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $31.94 - $43.11 (Hourly Rate). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $31.94 - $56.75 (Hourly Rate).
Department Website:
UCI Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation
Required:
- 3-5 years of direct experience in higher education related to educational technology management.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
- Thorough customer service and consultative skills to identify and implement required technology solutions.
- Ability to assess campus needs for educational technology products and design services to meet instructors’ needs in the classroom and online.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, to work effectively across the organization at all levels.
- Ability to resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
- Knowledge of computer, media, and networking educational technology.
- Skills to determine priorities based on knowledge of work area.
- Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent multitasking and follow-through skills; able to work under pressure managing multiple projects with attention to details.
- Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
- Exemplifying excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that maximizes the success and inclusion of our UCI community.
- Multicultural competencies; ability to work and interact with diverse populations.
- Detail oriented with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to analyze problems and apply effective solutions.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and demonstrate independence in identifying complex problems and proposing innovative solutions.
Special Conditions Required:
- Must pass a background check
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]
