Appointment Length.: 12
Primary Purpose of the Position: Within the Office of Information Technology's Enterprise Applications & Solutions division, the Lead Educational Technology & Adoption Specialist serves as the University's lead resource for educational technology, enterprise application adoption, technology training, and digital innovation. The position is responsible for developing and leading institution-wide technology adoption strategies that support faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of…
enterprise educational and administrative technologies. The Lead Educational Technology & Adoption Specialist plans, develops, coordinates, delivers, and assesses comprehensive technology training programs while serving as the functional administrator for assigned educational technology platforms and enterprise applications. This position leads user adoption initiatives for the University's technology portfolio, including Learning Management Systems, classroom audiovisual technologies, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Panopto, student success applications, collaboration platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, and other enterprise solutions supported by the Office of Information Technology. Working collaboratively with academic departments, administrative offices, Information Technology staff, and technology vendors, the position promotes digital literacy, technology adoption, AI readiness, classroom technology excellence, student success, and operational effectiveness throughout the University. The Lead Educational Technology & Adoption Specialist develops training strategies, technology communications, knowledge management resources, AI literacy initiatives, and campus outreach programs while providing functional leadership for educational technology implementations, user experience, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred Years Experience,Skills, Training , Education:
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master's degree in Educational Technology, Information Systems, Higher Education, or related field.
- Experience supporting enterprise educational technologies in higher education, implementing enterprise software solutions, and managing technology adoption initiatives.
- Experience administering Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred).
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Panopto, Adobe Creative Cloud, Zoom, and classroom audiovisual technologies.
- Experience developing online learning resources and multimedia training materials.
- Experience leading cross-functional technology projects.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Ability to design, develop, and deliver engaging technology training for diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems, classroom technologies, collaboration platforms, and enterprise productivity applications.
- Demonstrated understanding of generative AI technologies, prompt engineering, and responsible AI practices.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and public speaking skills.
- Experience developing technical documentation, knowledge bases, instructional videos, and technology communications.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence technology adoption without direct supervisory authority.
- Ability to establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and technical teams.
- Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions aligned with institutional goals.
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Please Note:
- A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
- If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
- Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
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