Instructional Technology and Innovation Lab Manager - Bagwell College of Education, School of Instructional Technology

About the role

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and delivers professional learning for faculty in the effective integration of technology
• Collaborates with faculty and students in the integration of instructional technologies and innovative teaching and learning practices
• Serves as a technology coach (one-on-one and in groups) for faculty in designing and delivering technology-enhanced, face-to-face, and blended instruction
• Models and facilitates the effective use of research-based, learner-centered strategies and innovative pedagogies when planning technology-enhanced learning with faculty
• Serves as the Innovation Lab Manager and is responsible for all aspects of designing, developing, and implementing the curriculum offered in the Innovation Lab
• Offers support and guidance to faculty creating and updating face-to-face and blended learning
• Collaborates with faculty to develop curriculum materials and plan technology-enhanced lessons
• Develops Technology Innovation Activities (TIAs) for use throughout undergraduate and graduate programs both online and face-to-face to support the integration of technology and innovation throughout the college
• Serves as the Innovation Lab Manager and is responsible for all aspects of designing, developing, and implementing the curriculum offered in the Innovation Lab
• Encourages and promotes innovation by offering a variety of learning opportunities in the Innovation Lab (e.g., maker activities, design thinking, personalized learning, video production, robotics, coding, etc.)
• Continuously develops new learning experiences offered in the Innovation Lab
• Manages the Maker Closet that houses all the supplies for the Innovation Lab
• Manages, mentors, and trains student assistants who assist in setting up the lab for each session
• Collaborates with Bagwell partners to offer customized sessions and tours of the Innovation Lab
• Teaches partners how to design Innovation Labs in their schools or organizations
• Researches emerging technologies and how they can be integrated into the curriculum offered in the Innovation Lab
• Advocates for the needed resources in the Innovation Lab and its growth and expansion
• Engages in continuous professional learning by staying abreast of current and emerging technologies and innovative pedagogies
• Serves on technology-related committees as needed
• Provides support for visiting students, faculty, and special events offered as needed
• Works with vendors to secure complementary hardware and software for faculty and students
• Sets up the Innovation Lab to meet the needs of a wide range of groups visiting the Innovation Lab
• Seeks approval for donations by developing MOUs and getting approval through the UITS and legal departments at KSU

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Instructional Technology or a closely-related field
• Five (5) years of experience related to the position

Skills

• Able to integrate technology and innovative pedagogies
• Able to develop and deliver high quality professional learning and technology coaching
• Able to evaluate and implement current and emerging technologies and stay abreast of the latest trends in education and instructional technology
• Able to develop relationships with key stakeholders
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Proficient in a wide range of instructional technologies and resources appropriate for K-12 education
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Pay

The budgeted salary range is $65,400 to $80,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Schedule

This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.