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Educational Technology Specialist
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Position Number: 5191623
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Educational Technology Specialist

Salary: $5,504.00 - $6,963.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20240409
Closing: 5/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Range 2640 hours/week12 months/year
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for

Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students, with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120-acre Los Banos site, as well as at our innovative Business Resource Center in Downtown Merced. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Merced is known as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and is home to the University of California's newest campus, UC Merced. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.

The Educational Technology Specialist will work with a dynamic and diverse team comprised of Canvas Help staff and other on-campus partners. This position will serve in a role supporting our recording studios, virtual reality, classroom technology, Canvas support, and a variety of other technological tasks aimed at supporting our campus in the integration of meaningful technology. This role will provide excellent technical support and customer service. The successful candidate will work to develop and conduct staff and faculty trainings related to topics like multimedia applications. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and you are passionate about providing exceptional supportive service and quality training opportunities, we encourage you to apply and join Merced College!

Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

Degree/Certificate Programs
Transfer
Career Technical Education
Workforce Training
Lifelong Learning
Basic Skills
Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:
Provides technical support and training for development of instructional multimedia materials and use of classroom technology including the following: training faculty on use of educational software; assisting faculty in integrating technology into their curriculum components; providing troubleshooting and repair of multimedia equipment in classrooms; providing assistance with configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of Internet-based and server software as well as database applications for use in the delivery of instruction; working as a member of the Audio-Visual team to support faculty in distance learning, multimedia use, and other audio-visual curriculum activities.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Establishes in cooperation with other Audio-Visual staff, software and hardware components to support multimedia applications and classroom technology
Trains faculty on educational software
Assists faculty in integrating technology into curricular components
Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and software related to multimedia used for classroom support, including but not limited to computer servers, interactive video equipment, document cameras, computer projectors, computers and VCRs
Configures, installs, and troubleshoots Internet-based and server software
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies necessary to the functioning of the distance education portion of Audio-Visual
Develops and conducts in cooperation with other Audio-Visual staff, faculty and staff development programs related to staff training in multimedia applications
Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Multi-media authoring software, such as PowerPoint, Adobe Photo Shop and/or similar software
Internet application development software including SQL databases, Macromedia DreamWeaver, Front Page, and similar software and databases
Intranet networks and applications

Ability to:

Select, modify, install and support appropriate media hardware and software for instructional applications
Work as part of a team
Maintain records
Troubleshoot and repair minor problems with multimedia equipment in classrooms
Follow oral and written directions
Train others in technical areas
Keep abreast of technical advances in the areas of computer and multimedia technology
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

Associate's degree AND four (4) years of applicable experience OR
Three (3) years applicable experience AND applicable certifications OR
Bachelor's degree AND applicable certifications or one (1) year of applicable experience OR
High school diploma OR a GED AND Journeyman-level professional training AND two (2) years of applicable work experience OR the equivalent education and experience
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Desired:

Experience in the operation of audio and video production equipment and multimedia
Experience in the use and installation of classroom instructional technology equipment
Knowledge of classroom educational software, such as Power Point or Adobe Acrobat

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends

Physical ability to:

Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed matter and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
Reach in all directions

Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

If Applicable:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits:
Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits Website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4462888/educational-technology-specialist