CTL Instructional Designer (Information Technology Consultant - Career)

CTL Instructional Designer (Information Technology Consultant - Career)

Job No: 511539
Work Type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology

Working Title: CTL Instructional Designer

Classification Title: Information Technology Consultant - Career

Posting Details


Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 11:55 p.m.

Note to Applicants:

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to prepare a five-minute presentation based on a prompt to be provided.

Hiring Preference


Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

To enter this classification, a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in technical information systems and application program packages is a prerequisite. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study. Foundation knowledge and skills for the Information Technology Consultant, depending on the nature of the position assignment, may include working knowledge of common software application packages, equipment platforms, reference database systems and sources, and training methods and a basic understanding of networks, data communication, and multimedia systems.

Further progress within this classification is based on department need and work assignments requiring higher levels of skills and knowledge.

FLSA: Exempt

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,372 - $10,792 per month

Hiring Range: $4,372-$5,376 per month

Salary Grade/Range: 2 (Career)

Recruitment Type: Regular (probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: M-F 8-5; occasional other hours as needed.

Department Information

The mission of the Center of Teaching and Learning at Sacramento State is to empower the teaching and learning community by providing mentoring and supporting evidence-based and inclusive practices that engage teaching excellence to enhance and transform student learning experiences. https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/center-teaching-learning/

Minimum Qualifications

To enter this classification, a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in technical information systems and application program packages is a prerequisite. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study. Foundation knowledge and skills for the Information Technology Consultant, depending on the nature of the position assignment, may include working knowledge of common software application packages, equipment platforms, reference database systems and sources, and training methods and a basic understanding of networks, data communication, and multimedia systems.

Further progress within this classification is based on department need and work assignments requiring higher levels of skills and knowledge.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Instructional design theories, pedagogical methods, online/hybrid teaching strategies, and accessibility principles

Academic technologies such as learning management tools, survey tools, and video conferencing

Standards for quality online course design and remediation strategies for improving quality, such as Quality Matters.

Microsoft package applications including word, excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Skills

Demonstrated skill in developing course materials and training a wide range of audiences in the use of technology and universal design for teaching and learning

Demonstrated skill at the Information Technology Consultant - Career skill level, including the use of educational technology (hardware and software), university information systems, data sources and systems, and common office software packages (ex. Microsoft applications) and equipment (ex. scanners, video and audio recording devices).

Applied analytical and critical thinking skills to investigate, define, and analyze problems

Applied problem solving and conflict resolution skills to facilitate team work and mediate interpersonal communication.

Abilities

Ability to design and develop face to face, hybrid, and online courses in consultation with faculty and staff

Ability to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills to deliver course design, technology, and learning assessment workshops to technical and non-technical audiences at diverse levels of the organization (student assistants, staff, faculty, administrators)

Ability to work independently with self direction skills to initiate plans, organize, prioritize, multitask, and coordinate work in an innovative and fast paced unit with competing priorities and distractions.

Must be able to independently solve a wide range of technical and education technology problems by researching, developing, piloting, and assessing practical solutions

Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively

Ability to work flexibly, respond to new center priorities, and collect and use data to inform and assess course design projects and collaborative teams

Ability to learn new hardware and software tools to design instructional materials and analyze data

Conditions of Employment:

Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

16. Masters degree in instructional design, educational technology, computer or data science, information systems, or similar coursework or work experience

Knowledge of:

17. Equity issues in Higher Education teaching, learning and technology accessibility

18. Alternative, formative, and low stakes learning assessment tools and formats

Skills:

19. Demonstrated skill with video capture and interactive software applications such as Camtasia, Playposit, Zoom, Panopto

20. Demonstrated skill in creating hybrid, online, and hyflex courses that are taught by multiple instructors

21. Creating program proposals, plans, and assessments (Ex. Program to redesign high fail rate or large equity gap courses)

22. Experience working collaboratively in a higher education environment and adaptive design for accessible learning

Abilities

23. Capable of effective communication and listening skills to identify faculty and/or program needs and problems from multiple stakeholder perspectives.

24. Ability to independently collect course design and faculty professional development program impact data and make presentations at campus meetings and CSU system and national education conferences.

Required Licenses/Certifications

n/a

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, and cover letter. Failure to upload these documents to the online application may result in disqualification.

About Sac State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State's 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sac State is dedicated to https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/" href="https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/">student success, https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/" href="https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/">diversity, equity and inclusion, https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/" href="https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/">community engagement, https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/" href="https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/">philanthropy, and https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/" href="https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/">campus safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:
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://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr-empservices@csus.edu
Out of State Employment Policy

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.
Eligibility Verification
Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.



Advertised: March 18, 2022 (3:50 PM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/511539/ctl-instructional-designer-information-technology-consultant-career


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