Job Title: Academic Technology Specialist
PVN ID: HO-1602-000984
Category: Information Technology
Location: HOSTOS C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Under supervision of the Director of Educational Technology, the Applications Developer will implement complex technical programs and/or projects; perform a range of work in development/programming, communications, technical support, instructional design, and other similar functions to support faculty & students depending on the needs of the Office of Educational Technology; and provide input to educational technology policy-making decisions. 

 

Key Responsibilities and Activities: 

• Support in the implementation of 21st Century technologies, such as ePortfolios, blended/asynchronous courses, mobile learning, web 2.0 tools for education. 

• Develop and implement innovative pedagogical applications using the latest computer, mobile and digital media technologies. 

• Develop educational and interactive websites, including interactive learning modules, multimedia presentations, and rich media. 

• Provide one-to-one guidance to faculty in Blackboard, ePortfolios, blended/online learning, mobile learning, and digital media use in the classroom across all disciplines in a professional setting. 

• Support and enhance existing homegrown applications as required. 

• Develop and administer short-term training courses for faculty and students. 

• Provide support for Blackboard, Digication, and WordPress users. 

• Keep abreast of the latest hardware and software developments and adapt them for pedagogical uses across disciplines. 

Other Duties

  • Manage multiple projects in a dynamic team-oriented environment;

 

  • Serve as a liaison between Academic Departments and the Office of Educational Technology, and as a technical resource in all aspects of instructional design, as well as technologies used in the classroom.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
  • In-depth experience programming in Java, .NET, ASP, PHP, ActionScript(Flash).
  • In-depth experience with lecture capturing solutions (e.g. Tegrity, Panopto), TurnItIn, Camtasia, Adobe CS Suite, Blackboard. 
  • Strong understanding of database design (MySQL, MS SQL, MS Access). 
  • Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, HTML, XHTML, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, JQUERY, and Internet standards and protocols.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. 
  • Knowledge of project development life cycle is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of WordPress Multisites, Kaltura, WikiMedia, and other CMS platforms is a plus. 
  • Experience with Windows Mobile, iOS, and other mobile environments / languages is a plus.

 

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Educational Technology
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$48,000.00 - $60,000.00
Closing Date
Sep 21, 2016 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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