Item 9.A-September 14, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s): 10732
Current Title: Director, Teaching and Learning Technologies
Current Range: 4
JCC:67235;3J;CM5701;CC104;E)
Department: Teaching and Learning Technologies
College/Division: Library
Account #(s): 1101-109-0201
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I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Kathy Ray, Dean of Libraries
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Director/Chair/Dean
Heather Hardy
Executive Vice President and Provost
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10732
EEO Code:
3J
CUPA Code:CM5701
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 104
Job Class Code: 67235
Range: 4
Effective Date: 9/1/2012
Approved Title:
DIRECTOR, TEACHING AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
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Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Director, Teaching & Learning Technologies
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Director, Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT), provides vision, leadership, and advocacy
for the effective use of technology in teaching and learning. In collaboration with university faculty and
administrators, the Director develops and implements strategies and initiatives that facilitate
pedagogical innovation and support excellence in teaching and learning. Reporting to the Dean of
Libraries, the position directs the efforts of staff in Classroom Design and Support and Instructional
Design.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Management and Supervision
 Provides leadership and management for staff and services in Classroom Design and Support
and Instructional Design units and ensures alignment with university mission and goals
 Hires, supervises, and evaluates performance of unit managers
 Assists unit managers to develop strategies, programs, and implementation plans to improve
online and hybrid instruction and classroom technology support services to University
students, faculty, staff and administration
 Facilitates collaboration between with TLT and library managers to develop and implement
projects that build on and integrate strengths across the library/TLT organization
 Develops departmental policies and procedures
 Oversees systems to maintain accurate inventory of all TLT equipment; provides direction and
follow-up to assure compliance with university and state inventory control regulations
 As a member of the Dean’s management team, participates in decision making, policy
development, and planning for Library and TLT units
 Collects and compiles program data and prepares budget requests and other reports as
requested
 Coordinates and prioritizes TLT purchase requests and budget items
30% - Project Planning and Development
 Determines methodologies and strategies for effective educational technology integration
 Collaborates with university departments and administration and Information Technology (IT)
to plan, coordinate, and implement campus plans for instructional technologies
 Oversees strategic integration and adoption of the course management system across
campus departments
 Oversees projects, establishes goals and parameters, prioritizes projects and manages
timelines for instructional technology implementations
 Works with Facilities, architects, and campus contractors on the design, planning, and
installation of technology in classrooms, auditoriums, and other learning environments
 Advises campus and department administrators on the selection of educational technology
systems, equipment, software, and related materials
 Explores emerging technologies and assesses their potential and cost-effectiveness
 Maintains planning documents for the maintenance, replacement, and upgrades of
instructional software, equipment, and network needs
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10% - Assessment
 Develops assessment strategies
 Monitors and assesses quality of service for continuous improvement
10% - Communication
 Serves on university committees and ad-hoc groups, as necessary, in support of advancing
the TLT mission to campus
 Consults and communicates with university departments to determine needs and share
information about software, equipment or policy changes or status of projects
 Develops relationships with faculty and campus offices to foster the utilization educational
technologies
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Director, Teaching and Learning Technologies makes recommendations about and oversees the
implementation of campus-wide teaching and learning technologies – in classrooms, presentation and
performance spaces, and online/remote systems. The position requires independence and autonomy
in decision making within a framework of broadly stated guidelines, objectives, specialized knowledge,
and research. Situations are varied and frequently highly complex. The Director has the ability to
influence and make key strategic-level decisions. Additionally, the Director is expected to initiate and
lead the institution’s preparation for future teaching and learning technologies needs. However, final
decisions about major campus initiatives are made in consultation with the Dean of Libraries,
university administration, and other campus leaders.
Impact:
Decisions and performance of the Director have a campus-wide impact. The incumbent makes
decisions regarding classroom technologies and the course management system that directly impact
the success of teaching and learning activities, and may either facilitate or impede faculty and student
access to technology. They also represent large economic investments with significant economic
consequences for the institution.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Current and emerging educational technologies
 Research-based best practices in instructional design, educational technology, and
student learning assessment
 Interactive computing environments, classroom and learning space technology/design,
and course delivery in technology-based learning environments.
Skills:
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Facilitative leadership
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills including writing and presenting for a variety o f audiences
Personnel management
Strategic planning or business plan development
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Ability to:
 Establish partnerships and collaborative relationships with faculty and administrators, Facilities
personnel, consultants, and technology providers
 Work effectively and cooperatively with others in both authority and non-authority relationships
 Plan, organize and manage complex technology projects involving multiple units
 Articulate a clear vision for the role of instructional technology and media support in higher
education
 Foster the development and broad awareness of innovative technologies for advancing
teaching and learning with technology
 Manage and motivate staff in the context of a dynamic and changing campus
environment
 Develop and manage innovative and effective educational technology solutions for a
diverse community of learners
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
TLT faculty and staff
Library/TLT/IT managers
University faculty, staff and
administrators
Facilities personnel
External
University contractors
Vendors
Chancellor’s office, Board of
Regents, community leaders
Reason for Contact
To provide leadership and management, define projects, set
priorities, monitor progress, share information, etc.
To participate in general organizational planning and problem
solving, develop and implement projects, share information
To plan, coordinate, and implement campus plans for instructional
technologies; advise on the selection of educational technology
systems, equipment, software, and related materials; serve as
instructional technology resource on campus committees
To design and plan technology installations in classrooms,
auditoriums, and other learning environments
Reason for Contact
To design and plan technology installations in classrooms,
auditoriums, and other learning environments
To gather information about products and services, make
purchasing selections, develop contracts, consult about installation
or performance issues
To consult about technology needs and support for meetings and
events
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
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b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience in an instructional technology related
area, including experience supervising full-time staff and developing and managing
technology solutions
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None