MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Technology Specialist for Curriculum and Instruction

Initial Date of Adoption : October 18, 2013

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Revision Date: April 11, 2014; June 19, 2015

Section: 5.42

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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Characteristics of Work: The Technical Specialist for Curriculum and Instruction is a full-time position within the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education under the Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI). The Technical Specialist for Curriculum and Instruction will perform advanced technology work overseeing activities associated with the Division of Workforce to include the offices of Career and Technical Education, Workforce Education, and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with technology implementation and support, web development, and video creation and editing. Work involves technology project planning for curriculum and professional training delivery, technology training, curriculum development, and delivery of technical support for video conferencing equipment and system usage. The incumbent will assist with the analysis of existing hardware and software and evaluation of potential network enhancements for the Division of Workforce. The incumbent must be self-motivated and must exercise sound, independent judgment in a dynamic environment with conflicting priorities requiring a high degree of teamwork, flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, and tact. Work is subject to review by the Director for Curriculum and Instruction, to whom the incumbent is responsible. Examples of Work : The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position. 1. Maintain a broad understanding of current and emerging issues in higher education, particularly as they relate to technology, and communicate those issues to agency staff and college constituents. 2. Communicate on issues related to effective technology design and instructional delivery. 3. Coordinate and assist with OCI related events, including but not limited to curriculum development, professional training, and video conference scheduling and training. 4. Manage, troubleshoot, and provide technical support to the MCCB and member institutions with regard to video conferencing. 5. Manage, troubleshoot, and provide technical support of the OCI wireless lab. 6. Serve as the MCCB liaison to the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE’s) Office of Career and Technical Education and MSU’s Research and Curriculum Unit on issues relating to technology. 7. Develop and conduct training sessions for system users on video conferencing and other applications. 8. Develop and manage online content related to the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education. 9. Produce, edit, and prepare video content for web publications and online course delivery. 10. Collect and analyze data, and produce reports as relating to activities of the Division of Workforce, Career and Technical Education. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in computer science, development, networking, or instructional technology and design; and three years related work experience training, technology, applications, video development /editing, and/or web design. Preference will be given to applicants with experience using content management systems to organize and deliver information to clients effectively and efficiently, experience providing technical support to video conferencing systems, and web content management tools. Excellent decision-making skills, including those involved with conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation. Incumbent must be able to work well under pressure, prioritize and plan work activities in order to meet multiple deadlines, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals. He or she must be willing to work nights and weekends as necessary to ensure continuous service delivery to our customers (students, faculty, and colleges). Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced analytical and organizational skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.