Instructional Technology Sr. Specialist

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position:

The Instructional Technology Senior Specialist selects and applies instructional technology principles to develop and implement learning products and prototypes in the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System. This position also ensures quality assurance through effective strategies and workflows, enhancing the overall online learning experience.

What You’ll Do:

1. Technology Integration: Develop and implement strategies to integrate instructional technologies into online and hybrid courses to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
2. Training and Support: Train and support faculty and staff on the use of instructional technologies, including learning management systems, multimedia tools, and other educational software.
3. Course Design and Development: Collaborate with curriculum team members and faculty to create engaging and effective online course materials, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices.
4. Technical Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and support instructional technology issues, ensuring timely resolution to minimize disruptions to the learning process.
5. Research and Evaluation: Study emerging instructional technologies and pedagogical trends, conducting research and evaluations to recommend new tools and practices that can improve educational outcomes.
6. Project Management: Lead and manage instructional technology projects, including planning, execution, and assessment, to ensure project and implementation success.
7. Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the use of instructional technologies, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
8. Data Analysis: Analyze data related to the use and effectiveness of instructional technologies. Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
9. Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including IT, academic affairs, and student services, to ensure a cohesive approach to instructional technology initiatives.
10. Professional Development: Participate in and contribute to professional development opportunities, both for personal growth and to enhance the institution's instructional technology capabilities.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level Expectations:

• Senior role that applies advanced knowledge of job area (typically obtained through post-secondary education and work experience).
• Manages projects/processes, works independently with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of proficient and entry-level professionals.
• Handles difficult and complex problems.
• Desire for growth and professional development.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, education, or a related field.
• Advanced experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly D2L Brightspace.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning, learning styles, and various instructional design approaches to create effective learning content.
• Advanced Experience in building trainings or courses using D2L Brightspace and its tools, including Homepages, Widgets, Navigation Themes, Announcements, Manage Files, Import/Export/Copy Components, Manage Dates, Assessments, Assignments, Rubrics, Grades, Awards, Self-Assessments, Discussions, Intelligent Agents, and Coursework.
• Knowledge of vendor Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integrations to enhance LMS functionality.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe