526163 - Senior Director, Academic Technology Center (Administrator III)

526163 - Senior Director, Academic Technology Center (Administrator III)

Classificaiton: Administrator III
Department: Information Technology - Center for Academic Technology
Sub-Division: Information Technology - Academic Technology Development
Salary Range: Classification Range $6,250 - $20,063 per month(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $11,250 - $13,000 per month)
Appointment Type: At will
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.


Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Division of Information Technology (IT) strives to be a strategic, innovative and best‐in‐class IT organization that provides a leading‐edge technology environment for students, faculty and staff to advance the University's mission, vision and goals. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Information Technology - Center for Academic Technology team as the Senior Director, Academic Technology Center (Administrator III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Senior Director for the Academic Technology Center reports to the Associate Vice President for IT/ Academic Technology Support Services. Oversees the development, management, and evaluation of all central academic technology services and technologies that support teaching, learning, and research at CSUF. Guides the research, evaluation, and facilitation of innovative applications of technology in on-campus and online learning programs as well as decisions surrounding technology tools such as the learning management system.

Responsible for the strategic leadership and direction for all campus academic technology applications, initiatives, and support services. Works in collaboration with the departments within Faculty Support Services, including Faculty Affairs and Records, and Faculty Development Center, to create a Faculty Commons space that equips faculty with support and resources. Oversees the campus Accessible Technology Initiative, which focuses on instructional materials, web, and procurement.

Collaborates with Academic Affairs to ensure a smooth transition of in-person instruction to online formats. Supervises the College-Based Instructional Designers in their support of faculty. Works with the Office of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness to strategically identify courses for conversion to online for improved access and support of students.

Collaborates with Academic Affairs and Academic Senate for operational and strategic planning and analyzes policy related to academic computing such as e-learning, instructional technology, and research and assessment. Ensures that academic technology issues and requirements are incorporated into the university's overall technology plan. Establishes oversight and direction for our technology footprint in distributed campus classrooms, including computerized labs and classrooms. Investigates and responds to faculty and administrative technology needs. Identifies business process improvements when possible. Provides project leadership, which may involve the selection and deployment of new technologies. Maintains an external focus regarding learning and academic technology needs, such as how they may relate to course delivery options and classroom technologies.

Understands industry trends to provide leadership in identifying, prioritizing, researching, deploying and assessing emerging technologies that support the Campus missions. Provides a technology-rich learning environment. Manages and develops professional and technical staff. Supports academic quality in our teaching and learning environment and promotes teamwork and a positive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Other duties as assigned.


Essential Qualifications:
Doctorate or Advanced degree (Ed.D, Ph.D.) from an accredited college or university with at least eight years of professional work experience required including a minimum of five years of related experience.

Experience teaching in higher education, in both online and face to face environments. Experience with developing and managing digital content. Experience with operational planning and success in aligning with academic priorities.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.


Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the Canvas learning management system and its life cycle. Familiarity with assistive technologies and accessibility standards. Knowledge of online instructional pedagogy and supervision of instructional designers. Ability to communicate technology concepts and services to faculty and staff. Experience managing staff and developing professional and technical staff. Operational planning experience and demonstrated experience and success in aligning technology investments and services with academic priorities.


Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator


Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting act and is required to comply with the requirement set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.com%2fv3%2f__https%3a%2f%2fcalstate.policystat.com%2fpolicy%2f9779821%2flatest%2f__%3b!!gf3vtazamgbm8a!kalyyvf_oyavake6kmvkgvvmlsxbfidlr7t8x7ibay_eudbcoyy3z4np_nysdrowj02z%24&dat" href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fcalstate.policystat.com%2Fpolicy%2F9779821%2Flatest%2F__%3B!!GF3VTAzAMGBM8A!kALyyVf_OyaVakE6kMvkGVvMlSxbfiDLr7T8x7iBAy_eUdBCOyy3Z4nP_nYSdROwJ02z%24&data=04%7C01%7Csbouzos%40Fullerton.edu%7C441f064b120142b61a0808d9721df84a%7C82c0b871335f4b5c9ed0a4a23565a79b%7C0%7C0%7C637666295301064953%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=o9Vt0TcTOb7hwVEM3VW%2FSk%2BT1ricF2m0IO8z87KIeSw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@fullerton.edu


Application Deadline: Apr 06, 2023 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/526163/526163-senior-director-academic-technology-center-administrator-iii



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