What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Technology Professional position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Requisition Number:
45436
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
29-Jan-2023
Date Posted:
12-Jan-2023
Job Summary
The University of Colorado Boulder Office of Information Technology encourages applications for an Academic Technology Professional! Academic Technology Professionals (ATPs ) are key members of the Academic Technology and Student Success group in OIT. ATPs lead and participate in strategic, inclusive, and innovative academic technology and campus initiatives to advance student success and teaching at CU Boulder. Academic technology initiatives include technology evaluations and pilots that leverage available and emerging technologies to solve complex problems. In partnership with campus constituents, and in alignment with campus priorities, members of the Academic Technology Initiatives (ATI) group also conduct assessments where they collect, analyze, and share data to help advise strategic decisions. Additionally, ATPs participate in collaborative campus efforts and collaborate with campus groups.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Vision:
- Office Information Technology will be valued by campus as a strategic, inclusive and innovative partner in advancing learning and discovery in order to enable CU Boulder to be a premier public university.
Mission:
- Office Information Technology enables campus priorities by providing high-value IT services and solutions.
Values:
- Trust, as a foundation for how we engage with one another and with campus partners, along with
- Avid curiosity in how to better support the campus and our stakeholder’s while
- Fostering empowerment and authentic engagement among ourselves and
- Celebrating inclusivity that promotes a sense of belonging while acknowledging that each person is unique and valued.
Strategy:
- Office Information Technology will advance learning and discovery by delivering high-value reliable IT services and solutions that:
- Provide a fluid and adaptable academic and student experience
- Enable research competitiveness and
- Deliver core infrastructure and enterprise IT services for business effectiveness.
Based on our departmental goals and our commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, CIO Information Technology particularly welcomes applications from candidates whose knowledge, skills, and abilities, and desire to contribute to an inclusive campus environment, will help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Academic Technology Initiatives
- ATPs scope, design, implement, and report on technology evaluations, pilots, assessments, and other academic technology initiatives. They develop project charters and manage projects when appropriate, and actively engage users and partners at various stages of the projects. As initiatives and projects proceed, ATPs report progress and raise barriers as needed to the Program Manager of Academic Technology Initiatives, Consulting, and Training.
- The types of initiatives included in the ATP portfolio are selected based on campus priorities and emerging faculty and student needs, and may include technology evaluations, technology pilots, and needs assessments.
- The following processes, methodologies, and related skills are key to the Academic Technology Initiatives work ATPs do, such as Project Management. ATPs sometimes serve as deputy project managers for initiatives, and often use project management skills in their work.
- Technology Expertise: ATPs often need to assess the technology landscape to identify relevant tools and gain hands-on understanding of the tools being evaluated or piloted.
- Data Gathering & Assessment: ATPs employ various assessment techniques to gather user input. This may include crafting and deploying surveys and holding interviews or focus groups. ATPs may also work with campus partners to acquire and analyze relevant quantitative or qualitative data.
- Customer Engagement: OIT is a service organization and partner participation is important to successful initiatives. ATPs engage key partners within OIT and across campus at various stages of the projects. This may include organizing partner meetings, gathering input, collaborating with domain experts, and sharing decisions and findings with impacted collaborators.
- Evaluation & Recommendations: When data gathering is complete, ATPs analyze information and evaluate results based on the needs and experiences shared by users and partners. Based on project findings, ATPs make recommendations regarding adoption of technologies and way forward with services.
Campus Partnerships and Consulting
- ATPs build and maintain collaborative relationships with key partners on campus. The key partners include but are not limited to the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Digital Accessibility Office. They also participate in committees, communities of practice, and other collaborative efforts and groups to represent the Academic Technology and Student Success group.
- ATPs consult with campus groups, programs, departments and other partner organizations to identify and assess technology solutions to advance student success and teaching at CU Boulder.
Communication
- Sharing the work that ATPs do supports OIT’s work visibility efforts and benefits OIT, the campus, and nationwide academic technology community. ATPs share results of their work and significant findings on the OIT website, in campus publications and communications, and in conference presentations and white papers.
What You Should Know
- This position is in a hybrid work situation, with the majority of work being performed remotely. This position may infrequently be expected to come on-site, 1 - 2 times per year.
- All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
- New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
What We Can Offer
- Annual salary: $71,000 - $75,000.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be collaborative. Be inspired. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Three years of professionally relevant experience in a higher education or related setting, including one year of experience consulting with faculty or other academic partners on the use of instructing and learning technologies.
- Proficient in the use of academic technologies.
- Experience participating in or leading academic technology projects or initiatives.
What You Will Need
- Knowledge of technology evaluation, technology pilot, and user needs assessment processes and methodologies.
- Ability to capture, analyze, and report on data.
- Ability to understand and represent the needs of the end user as well as business needs.
- Ability to work optimally with campus leadership, IT professionals, and end users, including faculty, staff, and students.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage work and priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and multi-functionally with internal and external partners.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution in educational technology or a related field.
- Higher Education experience with both Academic teams and Administrative offices.
- Experience implementing standard processes associated with integrating technology in the instructing practice.
- Experience managing projects.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by January 29, 2023 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
Salary : $71,000 - $75,000
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