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Learning Technology Services (LTS) is a central unit within University Information Technology (UIT) that provides leadership and guidance in the use of technological learning solutions and media services to the University community to support, supplement or enhance teaching and research. Under the direction of the Manager, Learning Technology and Media Service, the Learning Technology Solutions Coordinator role provides institution-wide consultation on the effective use of learning technologies and the creation of rich learning experiences at York University. The role acts a lead to coordinate, analyze, recommend, develop, and support innovative technological instructional solutions for the University. The Learning Technology Solutions Coordinator role translates the needs of the University community into scalable solutions that encourages adoption of relevant and emergent technologies to meet learning objectives. The role builds productive relationships with Faculties and Departments/Units throughout the University to impart the knowledge and resources needed for successful adoption of learning technologies. The role creates and fosters positive, intentional customer experiences and advocates for client needs to meet learning goals and outcomes and to enhance students' learning experience. The Learning Technology Solutions Coordinator role requires in-depth knowledge of learning technologies to best provide technical expertise, assistance, and training to the university community. The Learning Technology Solutions Coordinator role provides subject matter expertise in learning technology innovation services, applications, tools, and platforms used within LTS and UIT as well as those used by our institutional partners in Teaching Commons (TC), Faculty IT groups, and the library. When needed, the role acts as a lead for varied and complex duties for concurrent/cross functional projects, defines project tasks and workflow schedules and monitors expenses.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:
Education:
- A university degree in a relevant discipline, such as Education, Information and Learning Technologies Instructional Design, etc. or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
Seven years related Learning Technology experience, which includes:
- Five years of experience with a proven record of accomplishment in supporting fully online/technology-enabled learning.
- Five years of experience in supporting learning technologies to meet intended learning goals and outcomes across a variety of instructional formats.
- Five years of experience supporting a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Thorough knowledge and experience with adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with new and emerging educational technologies including learning/content management systems, online collaboration software, various hardware formats and digital media technologies in general.
- Experience supporting collaboration tools, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and e-portfolios.
For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 112294.
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