Instructional Technology Associate - 526076 at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Job Description:

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 209314 - Instructional Tech & Academic Serv

Normal Work Schedule: Varies; Up to 20 hours per week

Job Summary: The Instructional Technology Associate works under the supervision of the instructional design team. Performs a variety of tasks including migration of courses to a new LMS, HTML page formatting, uploading and formatting content in the learning management system, copy-editing, researching graphics and learning objects, securing and tracking copyright permissions, and media editing and conversion.

Additional Department Summary: Ensures smooth transfer of course materials to the new LMS, preserving formatting and functionality. Reviews courses for errors (broken links, missing files) and compatibility with new LMS. Documents and reports technical issues to IT or LMS vendor for resolution. Conducts thorough testing of new LMS features and integrations. Integrates third-party tools with the new LMS. Tracks timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Ensures course content meets accessibility standards. Provides prompt communication to stakeholders for effective collaboration and updates.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent project management and time management skills. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Ability to implement instructional technology tools for online content preparation, presentation, and production. Ability to thrive within a collaborative team environment to produce a quality final product within given time constraints. Ability to quickly evaluate and learn new technologies. Strong ability to envision and develop engaging online interactions to concisely convey complicated concepts to student learners. Team player that proactively embraces new challenges. Willingness to share knowledge and skills with other members of the course development and technical support team.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Blackboard Learn learning management system (or comparable LMS) and a working knowledge of web accessibility. Experience working with faculty at an academic institution.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster