Learning Technology Specialist

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:10/25/2024
**Req ID**: 40346
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
**Department**: Professional Experience Year
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00051443

**Description**:
**About us**:
The Engineering Career Centre (ECC) connects University of Toronto students with meaningful professional experiences that provide a solid foundation for successful careers and life-long learning. The ECC team runs a work-integrated learning program, Professional Experience Year Co-op (PEY Co-op), that connects engineering students with a wide range of industry opportunities. As passionate and career-driven academic professionals, the ECC team seeks to nurture students and provide a comfortable transition from academic to professional life.

**Your opportunity**:
The Engineering Career Center is an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. The leadership team believes in recognizing and valuing our employees’ contributions to the advancement of the department’s goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

Under the general direction of the Director, Student Development & Career Programming, the incumbent is responsible for PEY Co-op preparatory program development, delivery, and support by leveraging instructional design principles and educational technology. The Learning Technology Specialist will serve as a resource to the department and program stakeholders on best practices, strategies, and appropriate technologies for effective student learning and engagement.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies.
- Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs.
- Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities.
- Developing e-learning modules and online assessments using existing software for instructional purposes.
- Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting; and implementing plans and process improvements for project activities.
- Determining appropriate software needs for instructional purposes.
- Developing and implementing components of instructional programs.
- Creating and maintaining course shells on the learning management engine.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Master's Degree in Education or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum five years recent and relevant experience developing instructional design plans and developing e-learning programs.
- Experience delivering workshops/training to internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience utilizing technology, including learning management systems (preferably Canvas) and course authoring tools (preferably Articulate 360), as an education tool.
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Experience coordinating/supporting/planning several projects of varying complexities in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced knowledge in adult learning principles, educational technology and instructional design best practices.
- Understanding of AODA compliance requirements in relation to course/program design, development and delivery.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent project management, organizational and time management skills.
- Keen learner; willingness to acquire new skills as technology changes.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member while eliciting cooperation from a wide variety of sources,including faculty, management, staff and students.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, especially in a high-volume environment.
- Proven ability to exercise judgement, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and a high degree of initiative.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotions of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment.
- Experience or knowledge with engineering job markets.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Communicator
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Resourceful
- Self-directed
- Team player

**Closing Date**: 11/04/2024, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Term
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching

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