Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

• Determined by needs of department. WCC is open from 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Some evening and weekend hours are required., The Instructional Technologist provides leadership and expertise in instructional technology, learning management system administration, and learning design to support effective, accessible, and high-quality teaching and learning across all instructional modalities. The position serves as the College’s primary functional administrator for Canvas, supports the implementation and effective use of instructional technologies, and collaborates with faculty, College departments, Information Technology, VCCS personnel, and technology vendors on instructional technology systems, integrations, and related technical matters., Learning Management System Administration
• Serve as the College’s primary functional administrator for Canvas, including configuration, term, course and section processes, user roles and permissions, and approved third-party integrations.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot LMS functionality, including access, enrollments, grades, submissions, content, permissions, and integrations.
• Coordinate LMS updates, testing, integrations, and implementation of new or modified functionality.
• Maintain procedures, documentation, communications, and resources related to LMS administration and use.
• Coordinate with Information Technology, VCCS personnel, and technology vendors on LMS integrations, authentication, security, system access, data exchange, and other technical matters.

Learning Design

• Consult with faculty on the design, development, and continuous improvement of in-person, online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
• Apply learning design principles to support course organization, learning activities, assessment, student engagement, learning outcomes, and effective use of instructional technologies.
• Develop templates, resources, and other tools that support effective and consistent course design and delivery.

Instructional Technology

• Evaluate, recommend, and support the adoption and implementation of instructional technologies that enhance teaching and learning.
• Consult with faculty on the effective use of instructional technologies and provide related training, professional development, and resources.
• Monitor emerging instructional technologies and recommend tools, practices, and improvements to Academics.
• Support students using Canvas and related instructional technologies and identify recurring issues requiring improvements to resources, communication, training, or processes.

Online Learning Quality and Accessibility

• Promote quality, consistency, and accessibility in online and technology-enhanced instruction through established College and VCCS standards and practices.
• Support compliance with applicable digital accessibility requirements for online courses, instructional materials, and instructional technologies, in collaboration with appropriate College personnel.
• Collaborate with faculty on effective course organization, design, delivery, and digital accessibility.
• Support continuous improvement of online and technology-enhanced learning through review of practices, resources, technologies, and recurring needs.

Other Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position will report directly to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development. Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor., The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102001

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)? Please attach your AHP Letter. + Yes + No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Alternative Hiring Process Letter

· Master’s degree in instructional technology, educational technology, instructional design, education, or a related field. · Minimum of two years of experience administering or providing advanced functional support for a learning management system such as Canvas or a comparable platform. · Minimum of two years of experience applying learning design principles to the design, development, or improvement of courses and instructional materials. · Experience supporting instructional technologies, including troubleshooting issues and communicating effectively with users of varying technical proficiency. · Knowledge of digital accessibility and effective practices for technology-enhanced teaching and learning. · Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities. Additional Considerations · Two or more years of direct Canvas administration experience. · Experience with LMS integrations, student information systems, accessibility tools, or other instructional technologies. · Experience supporting instructional technology, learning design, online learning, or hybrid instruction in a community college or other higher education environment. · Experience providing faculty training or professional development. Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.