Instructional Technologist | Wellesley College - Military Veterans

Job Description

The Instructional Technologist role manages and supports essential academic software, such as Sakai (course management), the Google Suite, Kaltura (video streaming), Wordpress, VoiceThread, Perusall, etc. This support includes maintaining ongoing relationships with the respective vendors.

The Instructional Technologist organizes and delivers research and instruction services to the Wellesley College community. They offer guidance in the selection and use of technology resources to students, faculty, and staff; provide individual consultations to students on the design and execution of technical assignments and projects; and provide instruction to students and faculty on the use of appropriate technology resources for academic work.

About the Role:

As the Instructional Technologist at Wellesley College, you will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting essential academic software, including Sakai, the Google Suite, Kaltura, Wordpress, VoiceThread, Perusall, and more. You will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to enable and enhance their academic work through the effective use of technology.

As a member of the deeply-merged Research & Instructional Support (RIS) group composed of instructional technologists and research and instruction librarians, you will regularly collaborate on instructional and research projects within the group as well as with partners throughout Library and Technology Services (LTS). RIS team members leverage diverse specialties to support and develop scholarship and learning throughout the Wellesley community.

Primary Responsibility

Technology Evaluation and Support : Use your expertise to evaluate, advise on, select, deploy, and support technology resources that meet the Colleges research and instructional needs

Additional Responsibilities

Contribute to the Instructional Technology (IT) team : Provide services in LTS service locations, maintain electronic content, and lead or participate in projects that improve service delivery.

Project Work : Engage in various team and LTS initiatives.

Relationship Building : Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, departments, programs, and vendors to meet the communitys teaching, learning, and research needs.

Instruction and Consultation : Prepare and teach classes as well as provide one-on-one consultations to educate and support the Wellesley community in their use of essential academic software.

Outreach and Innovation : Promote the use of library and technology resources and support faculty and students in innovative uses of technology.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background: Bachelors degree required.

Experience: Minimum of three years experience in instructional technology consulting, outreach, teaching, and support require

Skills and Abilities

Strong project management skills

Comfort with both MacOS and Windows operating systems and applications.

Set priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Enthusiastic service orientation and a commitment to helping others.

Able to independently acquire new skills

Comfortably adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Demonstrated experience with instruction

Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Ideal Candidate:

Collaborative and Empathetic: You build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, students, and faculty, understanding their diverse needs and promoting a sense of belonging.

Innovative and Creative: You bring fresh ideas and creativity to promote and facilitate the use of technology resources which will enhance teaching, learning, and research.

Adaptable and Flexible: You thrive in both independent and team settings, easily transitioning between tasks and environments.

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: You prioritize accessibility and are dedicated to creating a collaborative, accessible, and inclusive working environment.

Company Description

Wellesleys mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a communityfaculty, students, staff, and alumni.

Benefits and Resources

Wellesley offers a comprehensive array of benefits and resources:

Competitive compensation

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more

Commuting and transportation: We offer free parking on campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.

Paid time off: Paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays.

Retirement Savings: Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees

Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, free onsite and virtual fitness classes and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Professional development: continuing opportunities to learn and pathways for growth.

Education: Tuition benefits and resources to navigate student loan forgiveness.

Campus privileges: Library resources, free use of Wellesleys athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, and opportunities to attend diverse campus events.

Apply today

And take your first step toward a rewarding career with Wellesley College where your unique strengths and success are celebrated as part of our shared commitment to inclusivity!

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.