Learning Technology Specialist (12 Month Term)

Date Posted: 10/25/2024
Req ID: 40346
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Professional Experience Year
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051443

Description:

About us:

The Engineering Career Centre (ECC) connects University of Toronto students with meaningful professional experiences that provide a solid foundation for successful careers and life-long learning. The ECC team runs a work-integrated learning program, Professional Experience Year Co-op (PEY Co-op), that connects engineering students with a wide range of industry opportunities. As passionate and career-driven academic professionals, the ECC team seeks to nurture students and provide a comfortable transition from academic to professional life.

Your opportunity:

The Engineering Career Center is an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. The leadership team believes in recognizing and valuing our employees’ contributions to the advancement of the department’s goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

Under the general direction of the Director, Student Development & Career Programming, the incumbent is responsible for PEY Co-op preparatory program development, delivery, and support by leveraging instructional design principles and educational technology. The Learning Technology Specialist will serve as a resource to the department and program stakeholders on best practices, strategies, and appropriate technologies for effective student learning and engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies.
• Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs.
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities.
• Developing e-learning modules and online assessments using existing software for instructional purposes.
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting; and implementing plans and process improvements for project activities.
• Determining appropriate software needs for instructional purposes.
• Developing and implementing components of instructional programs.
• Creating and maintaining course shells on the learning management engine.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum five years recent and relevant experience developing instructional design plans and developing e-learning programs.
• Experience delivering workshops/training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing technology, including learning management systems (preferably Canvas) and course authoring tools (preferably Articulate 360), as an education tool.
• Knowledge of  HTML and CSS.
• Experience coordinating/supporting/planning several projects of varying complexities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge in adult learning principles, educational technology and instructional design best practices.
• Understanding of AODA compliance requirements in relation to course/program design, development and delivery.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management, organizational and time management skills.
• Keen learner; willingness to acquire new skills as technology changes.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member while eliciting cooperation from a wide variety of sources,including faculty, management, staff and students.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, especially in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to exercise judgement, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotions of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment.
• Experience or knowledge with engineering job markets.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 11/04/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 14 -- $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.