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Job Description:ABOUT THE POSITION&nbsp;The Curriculum Technology Specialist provides hands-on technology support for academic laboratories, lectures, and experiential learning environments. This position plays a critical role in ensuring seamless technology operation during instructional activities, managing recordings of educational content, and supporting innovative learning experiences. Working closely with faculty and the other members of the Academic Operations Team, this specialist ensures technology augments curriculum delivery and enhances the student experience across all learning modalities. The Curriculum Technology Specialist is a full-time role reporting directly to the Director of Academic Operations and will be based at our Chicago campus.ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and &nbsp; our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.&nbsp; As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of an inclusive community committed to excellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.&nbsp; The University is building the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, or the IllinoisCOM, anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.&nbsp;KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lab &amp; Lecture Technology Support<ul><li>Provide on-site technical support for experiential learning ensuring seamless integration of all equipment, software, and digital tools&nbsp;</li><li>Set up, configure, and operate all classroom technology &nbsp; Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time during all curricular activities to minimize disruption to teaching and learning</li><li>Coordinate with faculty prior to sessions to understand technological needs and ensure proper equipment configuration</li><li>Support use of specialized laboratory equipment, simulation technologies, and discipline-specific software applications</li><li>Manage equipment checkout and setup for mobile teaching carts and portable technology used across multiple learning space</li></ul>Recording &amp; Multimedia Production<ul><li>Operate recording equipment to capture any classroom activities required for educational use&nbsp;</li><li>Manage lecture capture systems and ensure reliable recording of scheduled sessions</li><li>Perform post-production editing including video trimming, audio enhancement, captioning, and addition of graphics or annotations&nbsp;</li><li>Upload and organize recorded content in the learning management system and institutional video platforms</li><li>Ensure recordings meet accessibility standards&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain and characterize all related educational media equipment including cameras, microphones, lighting, and recording devices to quickly address any needs with the appropriate stakeholders. &nbsp;</li><li>Archive and catalog educational media content for faculty and student access </li></ul>VR &amp; Anatomy Suite Technology Management<ul><li>Configure and maintain virtual reality equipment and applications in the Anatomy Suite for student learning experiences</li><li>Provide technical support to faculty and students on digital solutions in the anatomy suite</li><li>Troubleshoot VR hardware and software issues, ensuring optimal performance and user experience</li><li>Maintain and sanitize VR equipment according to health and safety protocols</li><li>Work with operations to ensure availability and coordination of equipment Stay current with VR anatomy applications and recommend enhancements to support curriculum goals</li><li>Train faculty and students on proper use of VR equipment and safety protocols</li><li>Monitor system performance and coordinate with IT for software updates and technical maintenance </li></ul>Faculty Collaboration &amp; Training<ul><li>Consult with faculty on technology integration strategies for labs, lectures, and clinical teaching</li><li>Provide one-on-one training and just-in-time support to help faculty effectively use classroom technology, recording tools, and specialized educational software</li><li>Create and maintain reference guides and tutorials for commonly used technology in learning environments</li><li>Gather feedback from faculty on technology effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Assist faculty with technology preparation for special events, guest lectures, and interdisciplinary sessions </li></ul>Operations Team Collaboration<ul><li>Work with the other members of the Academic Operations Team to coordinate technology support for scheduled teaching activities</li><li>Participate in team meetings to discuss technology needs, challenges, and upcoming academic events</li><li>Coordinate with AV specialists and IT staff to ensure integrated support for learning spaces</li><li>Assist with inventory management and equipment tracking for teaching technology</li><li>Support quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement of technology services</li><li>Report to the Director of Academic Operations on technology utilization, issues, and recommendations</li><li>Maintain documentation of technology setups, procedures, and troubleshooting solutions </li></ul>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Education:<ul><li>Associate’s degree in Instructional Technology, Digital Media Production, Information Technology, or related field required</li><li>Equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience may be considered</li></ul> Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years of experience providing technological support in educational settings, preferably in higher education, medical education, or health sciences programs</li><li>Demonstrated experience with video recording, editing, and multimedia production</li><li>Hands-on experience supporting laboratory or clinical teaching environments</li><li>Experience with virtual reality systems or immersive learning technologies preferred </li></ul>Technical Skills:<ul><li>Proficiency with video recording equipment, cameras, microphones, lighting, and audio systems</li><li>Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Camtasia, or similar)</li><li>Strong knowledge of lecture capture systems (Panopto, Echo360, Kaltura, or similar platforms)</li><li>Familiarity with learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) and video content management</li><li>Experience with VR hardware (Meta Quest, or similar) and educational VR applications</li><li>Understanding of classroom presentation technology including projectors, interactive displays, and control systems</li><li>Working knowledge of accessibility standards for video captioning and multimedia content</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently</li></ul> Soft Skills:<ul><li>Excellent customer service orientation with ability to remain calm under pressure during live teaching sessions</li><li>Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical faculty and students</li><li>Collaborative team player who works effectively with faculty, operations staff, and IT professionals</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent activities</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, able to respond quickly to changing priorities and urgent technology needs</li><li>Problem-solving mindset with ability to think critically and implement creative solutions </li></ul>Additional Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 40 pounds (cameras, tripods, VR equipment, mobile carts)</li><li>Capable of standing for extended periods during lab and lecture support</li><li>Ability to work in various teaching environments including laboratories, lecture halls, and simulation spaces</li><li>Manual dexterity for equipment setup, cable management, and VR device handling</li></ul> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Experience in medical education, health sciences, or clinical teaching environments</li><li>Knowledge of anatomy education and familiarity with anatomy software/applications</li><li>Background in instructional design or educational technology integration</li><li>Experience with 3D visualization, simulation technologies, or immersive learning tools</li><li>Familiarity with medical imaging or specialized health sciences equipment</li><li>Video production certification or coursework</li><li>Experience with live streaming and hybrid learning technologies</li></ul>Additional Position Details:<ul><li>Schedule aligned with academic calendar with concentration during teaching hours (typically 8am-5pm with some variation)</li><li>Occasionally early morning, evening, or weekend hours may be required for special events or recordings</li><li>Work performed in classrooms, laboratories, anatomy suite, and simulation centers</li><li>Fast-paced environment requiring quick response to real-time technology needs during active teaching sessions</li><li>Collaborative team environment with regular interaction with faculty, students, and operations colleagues</li></ul>Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $20.52 - $25.65 hourly (equivalent to $40,000 - $50,000 annually) base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

Curriculum Technology Specialist - IllinoisCOM

Job Description:<h4>About The Chicago School</h4>For more than 40 years, The Chicago School has been a leading nonprofit university dedicated to training professionals for careers that improve the health of individuals, organizations, and communities. Each member of our faculty, staff, and administration plays a critical role in upholding that legacy, and we take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.<h4>About the Library</h4>The University Library at The Chicago School is a digital-first entity serving students in all 50 states and internationally. Our Library has a physical presence on our campus locations in Anaheim, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Our library offers over 300 databases, 300,000 eBooks, 20,000 print materials, and a unique special collection of Tests and Measures, one of the largest in the world. The library is also the organizational home for the Academic Support Center, where students can receive assistance in writing, statistics, and academic skills coaching.<h4>The Opportunity</h4>Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Engagement, the Research and Instruction Librarian for Medical &amp; Health Sciences will provide and deliver instructional services and research expertise for the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) and related programs as needed, while collaborating with colleagues across the Chicago School Library in delivering educational resources and services to the Chicago School community.The Research and Instruction Librarian makes forward-thinking contributions to learning-centered academic support programs, projects, and services that foster information literacy, scholarly communications, and research and digital opportunities.<h4>Key Responsibilities of Position</h4><ul><li>Develop and deliver a scaffolded instruction program strategically targeting evidence-based research-intensive courses, including&nbsp;embedded course instruction within the IllinoisCOM.</li><li>Provide in-person and online instructional sessions on information and digital literacy, medical and health science resources and tools, and evidence-based research.</li><li>Create and maintain user-friendly online learning objects such as research guides, video tutorials, and modules in the learning management system (LMS) that represent the latest best practices in pedagogy, universal design, and instructional design.</li><li>Provide research consultations and other services to support scholarship and research activities of IllinoisCOM students and faculty.</li><li>Promote library resources and services to students and faculty by participating in or developing outreach and programming, including orientations, workshops, webinars, and other programming initiatives.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other librarians, faculty, researchers, and Academic Support Center staff to support interdisciplinary initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to information literacy goals and assessment.</li><li>Pursue professional development opportunities and maintain awareness of evolving trends and technologies in teaching and library and information science.</li><li>Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams, and facilitate and participate in collaborative research projects and communities with faculty, students, and other librarians, internally and externally as appropriate.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent.</li><li>At least one (1) year of experience teaching or providing instruction in an academic library, medical library, or health-services information center.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Educational background in health or life sciences.</li><li>Three (3) or more years of professional library experience, preferably in an academic environment.</li><li>Commitment to excellence in teaching, in-person and online, including familiarity with best practices such as active learning, project-based learning, and inclusive teaching.</li><li>Familiarity with utilizing technology to transform research and learning experiences.</li><li>Basic knowledge of clinical and biomedical research resources, and current trends and issues in scholarly publishing and communication</li><li>Basic understanding of current trends in information literacy and academic libraries, such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, open access, etc.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working collaboratively to build quality services and develop solutions.</li><li>Experience using one or more bibliographic formatting programs, e.g., Zotero, and other technologies supporting research activities.</li><li>Ability to manage time and coordinate projects in a rapidly changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in an inclusive and diverse setting, with a deep commitment to supporting and promoting equity.</li><li>Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.</li><li>Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.</li></ul>Work Environment/Work Week<ul><li>Hybrid work environment, with on-site and remote days depending on college and instruction schedules and needs</li><li>Some evening and weekend work may be required.</li></ul><h4>Application Deadline and Target Start Date</h4>For full consideration, please submit all application materials (CV or Resume, Cover Letter, and references) by October 17, 2025.We are currently targeting a hire by date of January 1, 2026,for this position.<h4>Disclaimer</h4>The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their typical responsibilities occasionally, as needed.Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $$68,000 to $72,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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