Instructional Technology Analyst - Saratoga, CA job with West Valley-Mission Community College District | 3175054 (2024)

Position Title:

Instructional Technology Analyst

How many positions are you recruiting for?:

1

Campus:

Mission College

Definition:

• Serve as the technical lead for the college’s Starfish and Program Mapper platforms, supporting administrators, faculty and staff in the ongoing college-wide implementation of these platforms, providing technical assistance to college users, and making necessary ongoing updates within the software to ensure proper functioning.
• Employ project management skills while collaborating with our Academic Services team and Records team to ensure that program updates are reflected appropriately on an ongoing basis in the DegreeWorks, Program Mapper, and CCCApply interfaces.
• Assist with other instructional technology such as Canvas, Ad Astra, eLumen, etc.
• Support the ongoing updating and enhancement of the college’s online catalog.
• Collaborate with district Information Systems staff as needed to ensure proper functionality of software technologies.
• Collaborate with our research team to help facilitate the retrieval and use of data stored within these instructional software programs.
• Display the flexibility to adapt to and implement different or emerging technologies.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills and work/life experiences to fulfill the duties of the position and address the cultural and educational needs of a diverse student population are encouraged to apply.Assignment:

Salary and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $9,316.00–$10,193.67 monthly (WVMCEA Salary Schedule, Range 74, Steps A-C).

Benefits include:

• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 12 days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases step-wise up to maximum 22 days vacation leave accrued annually.
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program from $45 to $225 monthly.
• $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in instructional technology, instructional design, media communications, computer science or a related field.
2. Experience: Two years of responsible professional instructional technology experience.

AND

Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualification(s):

• Two years’ experience with and knowledge of educational technologies in an education setting.
• Ability to take proactive initiative, guide a team toward achieving objectives, and demonstrate innovative thinking to drive impactful solutions
• Ability to use products within Microsoft Office Suite to organize and enhance information storage, tracking and sharing.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to train others, both in one-to-one and one-to-many settings.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Commonly accepted instructional design techniques.
• Principles and practices of online course management systems.
• Related state and federal laws and regulations and District policies.
• Basic understanding of electronic databases. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Research methodology.
• Trends and advancements in instructional technology applicable to college instruction.
• Development, design and preparation of media materials in a variety of formats.
• Development, design and preparation of printed materials for in-class instructional use or other college publications.

Ability to:

• Plan and schedule projects to meet critical time lines.
• Independently develop and administer on-line courses.
• Use specialized software to perform duties.
• Assist faculty and staff in use of course management system.
• Design and evaluate instructional courses and related media.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist college faculty in designing and developing online courses, hybrid courses and related online content; maintain and update Online Courses (distance learning) website, maintain list of current and upcoming online course offerings, post and update help guides for student and faculty resources.
• Diagnose and correct problems and/or support issues related to the district’s online course management system and other instructional technology systems.
• May plan, organize, implement and evaluate the college’s assessment outcomes data collection, analysis and activities when assigned.
• Train campus instructors in the utilization of the district’s online course management system.
• Assist faculty with integration technology into the curriculum; serve as a resource to faculty and staff in the development of technology enhanced instruction and related media.
• Assist in planning and evaluating instructional technology design needs for new and existing courses including technology enhanced hybrid courses and online courses.
• Prepare and deliver orientations, workshops and short-courses to faculty in the development of online course content, online pedagogy and other instructional technologies as well as integrating new innovative technologies into traditional classroom courses.
• Participate in establishing and achieving goals in accordance with ongoing distance learning strategic plans; serve on committees and teams as requested.
• Track and compile data; distribute distance learning program information and related materials.
• Perform desktop publishing functions for the schedule of classes, college catalog and other similar tabloid type publications as needed; prepare or assist in preparing reports.
• Assure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and restrictions related to instructional technology and distance learning.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Applicant Information:

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including:
  • A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application;
  • Supplemental application questions;
  • Resume;
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts, if requested;
  • Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and
  • Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Should the minimum qualifications state “any combination equivalent to,” then additional relevant work experience may substitute for education. In this case, please upload a document stating such in the Required Transcripts document field.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174
Email: jobs@wvm.eduSelection Process:

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.

EEO STATEMENT:West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.Posting Number:

FY22/23-206FT

Open Date:

07/01/2024

Close Date:

07/23/2024

Open Until Filled:

No