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Technical Support Specialist Full-Time

Posting Number: 70917
Position Type: Administrative/Staff
FTE: Full-time
Department: Instructional Excellence

Job Summary/Basic Function:
This position reports to the Director of the Center for Instructional Excellence and has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assists in: technical training, reviewing curriculum and online course materials;
• Assists in development of web-based materials, development of plans for the institutionalization of new practices and improvements as part of regular college programs;
• Assists in delivering assistance and academic services training on web-based support and online communication tools;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• Minimum of an associate's degree with a focus on educational technology and/or faculty/student instructional services from a regionally accredited college;
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience;
• Expertise in providing technical training and assistance to faculty and staff in various aspects of distance learning;
• Experience with web-site development;
• Knowledge of Learning Management System software such as Desire2Learn;
• Knowledge of online instructional best practices and active learning strategies;
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Other qualities, experiences, and skills that enhance one's value to the institution;
• Exceptional employment experiences or educational qualifications may be given special consideration.

Desirable Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree with a focus on educational technology and/or faculty/student instructional services from a regionally accredited college.

Physical Demands:
Able to traverse campus, handling, lifting, fine dexterity, vision, hearing, talking, foot control.

Posting Date: 11/25/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
First Pool Date: 12/05/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:


To apply, visit https://employment.brazosport.edu/postings/4540