Operational Support
Educational Technologies Analyst (CS14)
Education
Central Office/IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Department of Digital Innovation and Technology
Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately November 25, 2024, and ending approximately October 31, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 7, 2024
Competition No. 2425-355
Salary range: $66,466.48 to $80,935.71 annually
Reporting to the Manager, Digital Innovation - Technology Training and Staff Development, your responsibilities will include:
- Technology Integration: Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to integrate technology tools and platforms into teaching and learning processes.
- System Evaluation: Assessing existing educational technologies, software, and systems to ensure they meet the institution's needs and goals.
- Training and Support: Providing training sessions and support to users (such as faculty, staff, and students) on using educational software, learning management systems, and other technology tools.
- Data Analysis: Analysing data related to technology usage, student engagement, and learning outcomes to inform decision-making and improve educational experiences.
- Research and Innovation: Staying informed about emerging educational technologies, trends, and best practices. Exploring innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning.
- Leading and coordinating projects and initiatives.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma in Information Technology or a related field.
You have a minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in IT and AV technologies typically used in a modern educational classroom setting.
Ability to facilitate and lead small groups in task work and requirements-gathering workshops.
Sound working knowledge of classroom technologies would be considered an asset.
You have an understanding of the functional components that are required to deliver an educational experience.
Ability to acquire business knowledge and specific product skills rapidly, if they don't already exist, through self-directed and individual learning.
Occupational experience that includes Learning Management Systems would be considered an asset.
You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams, e-mail, Zoom, etc.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders such as instructional designers, faculty, managers, technical team members, and vendors.
You think strategically and can contribute ideas about the future with Educational Technology solutions. You anticipate potential issues while at the same time pointing out how to prevent or work around them.
You understand database theory and concepts.
Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction and can work with clients, vendors, and technical team members on resolving and negotiating system issues.
Sound ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
You are a resourceful self-starter, that takes the initiative to address challenges.
Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in IT/AV Classroom technologies (e.g. projectors, displays, voice amplification, media controls, etc.).
You possess excellent coordination skills.
You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
You are dedicated to life-long learning.
You show a strong commitment to community involvement.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
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