Educational Technologist

An Educational Technologist is the tier 2 position for dealing with campus-wide Educational Technology. Prompt, accurate, and excellent customer service is expected when providing assistance and resolution for Educational Technology related questions and requests. 

The IT unit exists to provide comprehensive information technology delivery and support in the form of personnel, desktop and mobile computing, multimedia equipment, hardware, network infrastructure, software, telephone, and network cabling services to the University community. This unit is the centralized computing services department for the University.
 
Academic Technology (AT)
Academic Technology exists to provide the campus with Educational Technology, multimedia services, and technical expertise in support of students, faculty, staff, and technology users. Academic Technology is the experience layer of the technology-enriched environment for the learning community. The team consists of the Solutions Center, Educational Technology, Multimedia Services, and IT Technicians. Solutions Center is the first point of contact for IT leading end users to the appropriate resources and resolutions. Educational Technology provides assistance and resources for many technical questions and requests from faculty, staff, and students as it pertains to academic learning and technology use in the modern classroom, online classroom, and throughout the internet. Multimedia Services oversee the installation, maintenance, and management of classrooms, signage, and video conferencing. IT Technicians maintain the campus hardware in offices, and computer labs. Overall, AT assists in solving problems and developing projects using a variety of software, hardware, and innovative technologies.

This position in coordination with the Director, Academic Technology and Client Services serves as the primary technical administrator of the Blackboard learning management system (LMS) including but not limited to, adding/removing users, adding/removing courses, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing regular maintenance. The Educational Technologist provides training and support for this system and other AT-supported learning software and hardware to the campus community by identifying symptoms, troubleshooting, and resolving problems utilizing established techniques, procedures, practices, and methodologies. 
 
This position also works with other divisions like Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Learning, Innovating, Networking Center (LINC) on professional development of instructional projects and technology-based materials to be used in classroom/virtual instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in technology, educational technology, or related field
• Strong communication skills with excellent demonstrated customer service
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starter/self-motivated 
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in technology, educational technology, or related field   
• Additional Desired (Preferred) Qualifications 
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in instructional design, educational technology, visual communications, interactive media, mass communications, information technology, or computer information systems
• Experience working with faculty/staff/students in higher education
• Practical experience or demonstrated knowledge of administration of a learning management system and/or visual/graphic design experience

 Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

1. a letter of intent (cover letter);
2. a current resume or CV;
3. unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred; and
4. three professional references with contact information to the on-line application.

Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students.  CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy.  Students can choose from 35 undergraduate programs with 81 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business; the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 13 graduate programs.
 
 CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution.  Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.  
 
 Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report.  CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
 
 At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience.  Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

 About Pueblo, Colorado 
 
 The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west.  The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
 
 CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
 
 The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
 
 Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
 
 It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities.  If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
 
 In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety. 
 
 Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.