Academic Technology Integrationist

Position: Full Time, Instructional Support, Exempt

Benefits: Yes

Supervisor: Chief Information and Innovation Officer

The Academic Technology Integrationist works as a member of the Information and Innovation team.  Working in close connection with the library staff, s/he is a successful collaborator between technologists, faculty members and students, and maintains key partnerships to effectively implement the vision and direction of academic technology at Kent Denver.  S/he will also participate in other relevant technology projects, trainings, and meetings as a member of the Information and Innovation Team and perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and responsibilities for this position:

Learning Commons Staffing

• In conjunction with our librarians, effectively manage the two learning commons: the Duncan Center and the Centennial Center, including creating welcoming spaces for students and faculty, and providing opportunities for studying, collaboration, and instruction
• Assist students and teachers in troubleshooting technology and printing problems

Implementing Academic Technology Vision and Direction

• Assist in designing Kent Denver’s academic technology strategy and manage the implementation of academic technology goals
• Lead technology professional development to onboard, train, and support Kent Denver faculty and students in Kent Denver’s academic technologies
• In conjunction with our Director of Information Management, facilitate access, support, and training for faculty and students to utilize our LMS (Canvas) and SIS (Blackbaud)
• Instruct teachers and staff in the vetting and responsible use of academic technology, advocating current practices of digital citizenship to students and teachers
• Support other school-wide projects requiring academic technology expertise

Integrating Academic Technology into Classrooms

• Collaborate with teachers on planning and implementing projects, platforms, software, and hardware that integrate academic technology in the classroom
• Create and maintain easy to follow online training and documentation for academic technology
• In partnership with classroom teachers, support the collection and use of data to further classroom instructional goals
• Support students and teachers who are working on individual class projects

Working with Students

• Assist in teaching in Kent Denver’s Freshmen Innovation course
• Work in our impact studios to teach and support students in individual technology projects
• Be a part of Kent Denver’s Institute of Technology and Design by supporting, advising, coaching and supervising individualized student-directed projects related to technology and design, including independent studies

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher required. Master’s degree in Educational Technology or related field strongly preferred
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Student Information Systems, and other technologies
• Previous work in a school environment is necessary, preferably with teenagers
• Must be personable, friendly, and empathetic with students and teachers at all times
• Should have a growth mindset, receptive to feedback, and be comfortable ushering people through the change process
• Must be able to manage projects, collaborate with others, and speak in front of groups of people
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects, task, and requests

Employment

• Salary $48,000-$58,000 depending on experience
• 40-50 hours per week
• Benefits include health, retirement and dental
• 4 weeks paid vacation (primarily taken in summer) with 1 additional week vacation over spring break and 1 additional week vacation over winter break