Human Resources

Position: Instructional Technology Specialist

 

About the Role:

 

Do you enjoy the intricacies of working with a variety of audio, video and presentation technologies? Are you a creative problem solver who enjoys supporting the work of faculty and students in an undergraduate setting? Do you thrive in a creative and highly collaborative environment?

As a member of the Instructional Technology Team in Library and Information Technology (LITS), the Instructional Technology Specialist will make vital contributions to student success. Their central role will be working with faculty, students and colleagues to develop and support campus-wide audio, video and presentation technologies. They will bring a passion for training others in the use of these tools and keeping current with technology trends in higher education.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Collaborate with LITS colleagues to design, install and support complex audio-visual systems in classrooms and meeting spaces
• Manage and provide training for our classroom recording/lecture capture system
• Manage a pool of audio and video production equipment for checkout
• Collaborate with LITS staff, campus partners, and Carleton College colleagues to create and sustain innovative technology services and resources.
• Contribute to the vitality and inclusivity of the libraries by actively promoting LITS, engaging with the college community, and demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusivity.

 

Who You Are:

 

Well qualified applicants will have an associates degree or bachelor’s degree (preferred) in instructional technology, audiovisual technology, filmmaking, audio production or a related field and at least two years of professional experience working in a similar role within a company, college or university.

Additionally, you have incredible organization and attention to detail. You’re knowledgeable about current teaching trends, pedagogies, and technologies in higher education. You are a skilled trainer, breaking down complex technology to facilitate learning. You enthusiastically explore new ideas and embrace new initiatives. You also demonstrate an ability and willingness to support, respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values and point of view to build a strong and inclusive community.

If this opportunity captures who you are and the kind of work you are passionate about, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Who We Are:

 

At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community.  

 

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power.  Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.  The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.

 

St. Olaf College offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee’s health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee’s children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

 

A summary of the flexible work policy: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

 

A virtual campus tour:  https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

 

An overview of Northfield:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

 

An overview of the Twin Cities:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

St. Olaf College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply). To be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you need to have received the COVID-19 vaccination dose(s), plus a COVID-19 booster before your start date, or within two weeks of eligibility for a booster.