Instructional Technologist and Developer - Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Job Req ID: 777361

Position Number: 00155823

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Variable/On Call

Shift Details: M-F 8-5 typically but may require occasional evening/weekend.

Standard Hours: 40.00

Department Name: Academic Sppt-Teach/Learn/Tech

Location: Carolinas College of Hlth Sci

Location Details:  2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28217

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit atriumhealth.org/about-us.

Job Summary
The instructional technologist and developer (ITD) reports to the director of teaching, learning and technology in the academic support department and supports multiple educational entities within Carolinas College. The ITD is primarily responsible for designing and developing digital course materials and learning objects; staying current in instructional technology resources; managing instructional design projects; and developing and delivering training to team members in the use of learning technology solutions. 

Essential Functions

Promotes the college’s core values and standards of excellence through respectful communication, maintenance of a safe and professional environment, synergistic partnership with those we serve, and anticipation of students’, colleagues’ and customers’ needs.
•    Contributes to the development and revision of and adheres to policies and procedures.
•    Assumes responsibility for own actions.
•    Serves as a role model and/or mentor to teammates.
•    Projects a professional image in dress, speech and behavior including demonstrating respect for others.
•    Represents the program and college in a positive manner.
•    Maintains appropriate confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.
•    Provides accessibility to teammates by maintaining office hours and communicating in a timely manner.
•    Participates in college functions (e.g., teammate/departmental meetings, new student orientation, graduation) as appropriate.
•    Engages in active college committee work to include advising student clubs or organizations (waived for PRN teammates and those with fewer than 30 assigned hours per week).
•    Fosters beneficial relationships and supports the greater community through service activities.

Supports the use of current, traditional, and innovative teaching methodologies and instructional technologies in the classrooms and the learning management system (LMS).
•    Collaborates with and assists faculty on the effective use of instructional technology tools and solutions using sound instructional design principles. 
•    Creates multimedia resources, course components, and learning objects to match identified instructional goals and learning outcomes.
•    Researches and evaluates new and emerging learning technologies.
•    Refers faculty to system-based and community resources for instructional development in the use of learning technologies, as needed.
•    Collaborates with  the director of teaching, learning and technology to identify needs and to plan, design, and facilitate professional development for faculty.
•    Assists in maintaining the functionality of the resources used to deliver education.
•    Assists in assuring security of multimedia and electronic hardware, software, and distance learning technology.

Manages special instructional design and multi-media projects.
•    Coordinates projects from inception to completion. 
•    Manages project timelines and coordinates with other team members to meet project outcomes.
•    Works with faculty as subject matter experts to identify learner needs.
•    Creates supporting material/media (audio, video, presentations, etc.) to meet project goals.
•    Collaborates with director of teaching, learning and technology to design, develop and deliver essential training for new directives and resource implementations.
•    Provides back‐up for other members in the academic support department as needed.

Maintains professional competence, including system- and college-assigned requirements.
•    Possesses and continually develops position-specific knowledge and requirements.
•    Works with provost to identify and schedule needed orientation and/or training related to the position.
•    On an ongoing basis, participates in appropriate continuing education, training offerings or other scholarly activities (e.g., certification training, formal education, membership in professional organizations, conference attendance, presentation or publications).
•    Annually evaluates own job performance and goal attainment.
•    Demonstrates high level of proficiency with computer technologies appropriate to the position.
•    Completes relevant training, as required (e.g., annual continuing education (ACE) modules, Title IX and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) training, mental health first aid training).
•    Complies with Atrium Health’s clinical requirements (e.g., tuberculosis screening tests, annual influenza vaccination), as required.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
•    Moving equipment, forms, books as needed.
•    Utilizes multi‐media equipment as a teaching methodology.
•    Assists manager, institutional technology with inventories of computer and audiovisual equipment.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Physical Requirements

•    Requires full range body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‐hand coordination.
•    Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
•    Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.
•    Responsible for working in a safe manner.
 

Education, Experience and Certifications

•    Must hold a minimum bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, digital media, information systems, education or related field.
•    Previous experience with learning management systems and educational technologies is required.
•    Previous experience in supporting users of the current versions of Mac, Microsoft Windows and Office is required.
•    Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications, graphics software, and basic web page editors. 
•    Previous experience with processes and standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development is required. 
•    Two calendar year’s prior employment with experience related to computer hardware and software training is preferred.
•    One calendar year experience within a higher education setting preferred.
 

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

Posting Notes: Not Applicable

Atrium Health is an EOE/AA Employer