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Educational Technology Specialist, Lead

Georgia State University
$42,500
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Aug 14, 2025
Description : Educational Technology Specialist, Lead Georgia State University National Institute for Student Success (NISS) *This is a Sponsor Funded, Part Time, Temporary position The National Institute for Student Success (NISS) is hiring for a part-time, temporary Sponsor Funded Administrative - Educational Technology Specialist, Lead to support two developing and soon to be implemented NISS services: the Professional Certificate and the Guided Implementation Pathways Program. Supervised by the Senior Director and working closely with the Associate Director of Educational programs, this position will aid in the development of modules and assessment protocols for each program. The position will also act as the point of contact that will guide clients through the online platforms by answering questions, pinging non-active clients, providing direct feedback on assignments, scheduling workshops and community of practice meetings, and connecting clients to coaches and SMEs when needed. This position will also work closely with the Incubator team to ensure client outcomes and impacts on student success are properly recorded post engagement. WHAT MAKES NISS** A GREAT PLACE? * Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. * A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. * Professional development opportunity and mentorship * A rapidly growing center within an academic setting HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO The Sponsor Funded Administrative Specialist Job Duties include: * Provide advanced instructional design services and project management for NISS courses connected to the certificate and Guided Implementation Pathway Program (GIPP) services Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to conduct needs assessment; design and develop high-quality online courses, incorporating a variety of effective instructional tools and technology; create appropriate content and recommend approaches to meet intended learning outcomes, following appropriate legal, ethical, and procedural guidelines and practices, including accessibility. Work with clients each day to complete module assignments and to direct them to needed resources. Provide daily/weekly assessment of course assignments. Connect with clients through learning management system to ensure successful completion of online programs. Work with incubator team to track and measure impacts on student success at client campuses. Develop assessment measures and complete programmatic reports on client delivery, satisfaction, and impact for senior leadership. Perform other professional related duties as assigned. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Preferred Hiring Qualifications: * Experience with learning management systems and instructional design including working across multiple subject areas * Ability to develop learning content while keeping in mind the user experience * Ability to develop learning products for the unique needs of each identified audience * Demonstrated experience designing rigorous and relevant formative and summative assessments to effectively measure progress and mastery * Experience working with product teams to create a quality user experience in addition to building learning assets and/or curriculum * Demonstrated understanding of principles of learning theory, learning system design and instructional development related to online learning and teaching required * Effective interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work as part of a team required * Experience creating and monitoring web content reporting tools * Strong written and oral communication skills * Experience with website/content/social media management * Experience in strategic design and web development * Strong understanding of document design and rhetoric * Should possess a passion for continued professional development in the areas of instructional design, learning experience design, curriculum development, teaching and learning, etc. * Ability to present complex analyses effectively College/Business Unit : Enrollment Management Department : National Institute for Student Success (NISS) Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : Part-Time, Temporary Salary : $42,500 Pay Grade : 19 FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Job Type : Part-Time (No Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 08/13/25, 6:19:34 PM Closing Date : 08/28/25, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: * A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter Final candidates must provide three professional references. #LI-KH1 SPONSOR FUNDED: ***This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding. 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Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. 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