JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for ensuring the latest instructional technologies are available and applied appropriately for Watt academic and research activities.  Responsible for deployment of systems to faculty for effective utilization of technology-rich learning environments.  Responsible for assessment of system benefit in achieving specific learning outcomes. Other duties as assigned

JOB DUTIES:

Strategic Planning: 30% - Essential
Develops recommendations and strategies including technology planning, acquisition strategy, and technology refresh for collaboration and learning systems. Ensures that the Watt Center internal architecture supports technology advances for distance learning. Coordinates closely with Watt Center staff to ensure effective utilization of state-of-the-art instructional technologies for academic, research and educational outreach activities. Provides leadership and significant input to technology-rich learning pedagogy strategy development.

Technology: 20% - Essential
Evaluates and identifies appropriate technology requirements and capabilities for delivering products and services that support the Watt Center vision and mission. Evaluates hardware and software applications; support installation; and participates in the testing of new equipment/systems. Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates a roadmap for technology acquisition, use, and refresh in the Watt Center.

Assessment and Campus-wide Coordination: 20% - Essential
Collaborates with the Watt Center Executive Director and Associate Director for Academic Affairs, Clemson Online, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, and Office for Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment to identify technical requirements and deploy capabilities that are consistent with the needs of the University in the areas of distance education, faculty development, and program assessment. Conducts assessments of the impacts of Watt Center technology use.

Training Development and Management: 20% - Essential
Manages the technical configuration and training conducted at the Watt. Develops and delivers a training program for Watt users that transitions them from traditional instructional delivery methods. Assists researchers and faculty in becoming proficient in using multimedia technologies available in the Watt and with technologies that provide interoperability with distributed locations. Develops a training and operations plan for the Watt Communications studios and deliver instruction. Coordinates training schedules with Watt staff.

Development: 10% - Essential
Supports Watt Center external funding activities including interactions with potential donors/sponsors. Supports proposal and grant applications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master's Degree in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science) or Education discipline (e.g. Learning Sciences).
2+ years work experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5;  The salary range for the position is $80,567 - $97,000

JOB LOCATION:

Watt Family Innovation Center

Clemson University - main campus

https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/watt/

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 27, 2017