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Posted: 23-Nov-24
Location: Westerville, Ohio
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5825606
Educational Specialist
Job Type: Administrative Staff
Job Number: 00378
Location: Westerville, OH
Division: Academic Affairs
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Educational Specialist, Job Class: Administrative, Department: Center for Teaching and Learning, FLSA status: Full-time, 40 hrs/wk, exempt
Otterbein University is looking for an Educational Specialist, which will supports faculty in creating pedagogically sound learning experiences. The Educational Specialist creates educational developmental opportunities and works closely with the director and assistant director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, CTL staff, and other units on campus to develop, promote, and deliver effective educational development programming.
To help attract a talented team, Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time faculty and staff.
Benefits at Otterbein include:
- Tuition benefit for employee and their dependents
- Accrue 4 weeks paid vacation and 10 days paid sick time per year
- 11 paid holidays plus bonus days
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employee, dependents, or domestic partner
- Disability
- Defined contribution retirement plan
- and much more
ABOUT OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: https://www.otterbein.edu/about/
ABOUT OTTERBEIN CAREERS and BENEFITS: https://www.otterbein.edu/about/careers/
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Faculty development
- Encourages and supports faculty exploration, adoption, and effective use of various pedagogical approaches
- Provides specialized small group and individualized consulting, coaching, advising, and guidance for faculty members on uses of digital learning tools and strategies
- Works collaboratively with other CTL staff to develop and deliver faculty development programs, such as book groups, learning communities, teaching circles, interactive workshops, and resource development
- Supports CTL initiatives to promote inclusive teaching and learning
- Manages logistics for events, such as scheduling, registration, facilities, and resources
- Explores and evaluates new digital learning environments and pedagogical practices which enhance current teaching and learning
- Collaborates and consults with departments, committees, and other units to plan and implement strategies for incorporating digital learning and design at the University and programmatic level
- Applies evidence-based practice and theory to faculty digital learning and design projects
- Develops written and/or multimedia resources to support faculty digital learning and design projects
Collaborations
- Maintains close connections and good communication with the office of Information and Technology Services, and works collaboratively with them on projects as appropriate
- Participates with the CTL staff, ITS, and other relevant campus units and committees in decisions about the priority levels of various instructional technology, pedagogy and digital learning projects, accurately assessing the potential of the technology for adding value to teaching and learning and considering the costs associated with it in terms of personnel and financial investment
- Coordinates efforts with other campus departments and offices, including participating on ad hoc committees.
Assessment
- Engages, together with CTL staff, in ongoing documentation, assessment, and improvement of the work of the unit
- Supports faculty assessment of their courses and student learning through recognized, designed processes
- Assist with testing and implementation of emerging teaching and learning technologies.
- Documents effectiveness through client evaluation questionnaires and surveys
Internal support for CTL
- Works as part of the CTL team to support services and programs as necessary.
- Works in collaboration with CTL staff and ITS to maintain technology in the CTL Studio
- Collaborates with Asst. Director on CTL's online presence through the website, social networking, electronic newsletters, and other publications
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in an exemplary fashion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in education or related fields, or equivalent education or experience. 1-3 years documented experience teaching or working with faculty members in higher education to support teaching and learning.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate ability to write clear, concise, accurate documentation. Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be extremely competent in general math and able to manage complex budget tracking and calculations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and Apple desktop operating systems, learning management systems, audio/video editing software, and other teaching and learning technologies.
REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to troubleshoot independently; to think and work proactively; to make sound judgments; to solve problems and design materials creatively; must demonstrate excellent attention to detail; must be a team player and interact collegially with co-workers and other constituencies. Must be diplomatic and discrete.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working on an office PC; able to reach, lift to 20 pounds, travel throughout office to use other office equipment; must be able to hear and make self heard by co-workers and other constituencies; must be able to see to process work that the position is responsible for completing; must be able to work under deadlines and with constant interruptions. Must meet regular and predictable attendance standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.
Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University's commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to: Molly Miller, Director of Human Resources
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/otterbein/jobs/4739566/educational-specialist
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About Otterbein University
UNIVERSITY SUMMARY: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.
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