ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY

Job No. 515705
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY
(Administrator II)

CSUB Information Technology Services (ITS): Information Technology Services (ITS) is CSU Bakersfield's central IT organization, providing computing, infrastructure, telecommunications and support for the teaching, learning, research, business, and outreach activities of the University.

About California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB): California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) opened in 1970 as the 19th campus of the 23 campuses within The California State University (CSU) system. As the only public four-year institution within a 100-mile radius, CSUB is committed to being a comprehensive regional university and strives for academic excellence. Our four schools offer majors in 31 undergraduate degree programs, seven credential programs, and 17 graduate degree programs. CSUB serves more than 10,000 students including the campus in Antelope Valley, counts approximately 50,000 alumni from its four schools, and serves a socially and ethnically diverse population. Under new campus leadership, CSUB is currently experiencing a vibrant period for strategic thinking, planned growth, and creative change. The city of Bakersfield has a population of 347,483 and has one of the lowest housing costs in the state. The city of Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean, Mojave Desert, and Sierra Nevada mountains are all within a one to two-hour drive from either campus. Candidates are encouraged to visit the University's web site: https://www.csub.edu/.

About the position: Come help us build the future. CSUB is building dynamic and responsive educational technology environment, both digitally and physically. In doing so, CSUB is greatly improving the faculty teaching and student learning experiences collectively. The Associate Director of Academic Technology is the leading force in driving these initiatives while maintaining and developing a cohesive, customer centric teams

The Associate Director of Academic Technology Services (ADATS) within Information Technology Services (ITS), provides general supervision and operational oversight of academic and student instructional support and research services.

Responsibilities include management of staff and service areas that focus on instructional technology - computer labs, technology enabled classrooms, the multimedia lab, Instructional TV (ITV), distance learning, technology-enhanced teaching facilities, technology integration into the curriculum, as well as the IT Events group. Services that this position supports include - academic research, the Learning Management System(s) (LMS), and software which is used for instructional or research delivery. Reporting to the Director, Information Technology Support Services the ADATS supervises a staff of about 6-10 professionals to create and maintain appropriate technology to support the services and service areas.

The Associate Director is responsible for making programmatic decisions and leading strategic and tactical initiatives that address emerging campus needs. The Associate Director is expected to foster ITS values across the organization and create a culture of cooperation and collegiality within Instructional Technology Services (ITS), and across the campus community.

The Associate Director leads ITS instructional technology projects and takes ownership of collecting data, reporting metrics, and measuring success. The Associate Director is responsible for ensuring that members of ITS understand the overall structure and operation of Academic Technology Services to contribute fully to the mission of the organization.

The Associate Director will partner with the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center on initiatives that bridge across the two organizations.

The application priority deadline is June 30, 2022; however, the position will remain open until filled. To view full job description and to apply, use the following link: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/bk/en-us/listing/. Please use job number or title in the search box.

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