Educational Technology Specialist

Salary: $4,807.00 - $6,082.00 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202210041

Closing:

10/17/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced, CA

Department:

Range 26

40 hours/week12 months/yearInterviews dates to be determined

Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students, with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120-acre Los Banos site, as well as at our innovative Business Resource Center in Downtown Merced. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Merced is known as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and is home to the University of California's newest campus, UC Merced. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes — large and small — throughout the county.

Do you enjoy working in the audio-visual (AV) technical field? The Merced College Information Technology Services Department is looking for a knowledgeable candidate who enjoys the world of AV. As the newest member of the family, you will be part of a team responsible for the support of our state of the art classrooms, conference rooms and assists with events on campus. You will find a welcoming environment where individual growth and achievement works in concert with the team's success. If you are ready for a challenge and take pride in your work, we look forward to meeting you!

Merced College Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

Growing our community through education and workforce training:

• lifelong learning

• basic skills

• career technical education

• transfer

• degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description:

Provides technical support and training for development of instructional multimedia materials and use of classroom technology including the following: training faculty on use of educational software; assisting faculty in integrating technology into their curriculum components; providing troubleshooting and repair of multimedia equipment in classrooms; providing assistance with configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of Internet-based and server software, as well as database applications for use in the delivery of instruction; working as a member of the Audio-Visual team to support faculty in distance learning, multimedia use, and other audio-visual curriculum activities.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

• Establishes in cooperation with other Audio-Visual staff, software and hardware components to support multimedia applications and classroom technology

• Trains faculty on educational software

• Assists faculty in integrating technology into curricular components

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and software related to multimedia used for classroom support, including but not limited to computer servers, interactive video equipment, document cameras, computer projectors, computers and VCRs

• Configures, installs, and troubleshoots Internet-based and server software

• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies necessary to the functioning of the distance education portion of Audio-Visual

• Develops and conducts in cooperation with other Audio-Visual staff, faculty and staff development programs related to staff training in multimedia applications

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Multi-media authoring software, such as PowerPoint, Adobe Photo Shop and/or similar software

• Internet application development software including SQL databases, Macromedia DreamWeaver, Front Page, and similar software and databases

• Intranet networks and applications

Ability to:

• Select, modify, install and support appropriate media hardware and software for instructional applications

• Work as part of a team

• Maintain records

• Troubleshoot and repair minor problems with multimedia equipment in classrooms

• Follow oral and written directions

• Train others in technical areas

• Keep abreast of technical advances in the areas of computer and multimedia technology

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Associate's degree AND four (4) years of applicable experience

OR

• Three (3) years applicable experience AND applicable certifications

OR

• Bachelor's degree AND applicable certifications OR one (1) year of applicable experience

OR

• High school diploma OR a GED AND Journeyman-level professional training AND two (2) years of applicable work experience

OR

• The equivalent education and experience

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the operation of audio and video production equipment and multimedia

• Experience in the use and installation of classroom instructional technology equipment

• Knowledge of classroom educational software, such as Power Point or Adobe Acrobat

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels

• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation

• Read printed matter and computer screens

• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull

• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight

• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

• Reach in all directions

Vision

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

• Resume

• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

If Applicable:

• Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency). http://www.mccd.edu/offices/hr/jobs/eqforms.html

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews may be scheduled onsite or via Zoom. Applicants are required to ensure access to the necessary technology to participate in a Zoom interview and will be responsible for their travel expenses, if necessary.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/offices/hr/benefits/index.html for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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