Learning and Innovation Specialist 3

About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at . Location Augusta University Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 College/Department Information The Center for Instructional Innovation advances excellence through teaching and learning with faculty, staff, and students. As a team with varied talents, we are committed to a philosophy rooted in experiential learning, technology-enhanced teaching and best practices in instructional design. Job Summary The Instructional Innovation Specialist 3 (IIS) is a critical instructional technology consultant for Augusta University faculty, staff, and students. Augusta University students, leadership, faculty, and staff rely on the IIS for consultation, training, systems analysis, and support for using enterprise instructional technologies. Including learning management, lecture capture, secure digital assessment, course evaluation, communication, and collaboration tools. The Instructional Innovation Specialist 3 is a seasoned instructional technology professional with a well-developed understanding of the curricula for the multiple programs of study at Augusta University. They are also subject matter experts for the software and systems that Augusta University uses. Responsibilities Instructional Systems Consultations: Provides systems administration and/or systems analysis for support and troubleshooting for enterprise instructional systems for students, faculty, and staff, including support for student digital testing and associated urgent incident resolution. Professional development, training, and consultations: Provides customized training and documentation for individuals and groups for enterprise instructional systems. Collaborate with colleges to develop and implement faculty, staff, and student orientations using the variety of modalities and formats available. Quality assurance: Consult and advise faculty and academic leadership on the use or potential use of new or existing instructional technology tools. Support and incorporate evidence-based instructional design practices that are developed by the Center of Instructional Innovation. The Instructional Innovation Specialist 3 looks for patterns in how instructional technology positively or negatively impacts students, faculty, and staff and intervenes with training, process engineering, or new instructional technology solutions for improving that community's teaching and learning experience. Collaborative Actions with Augusta University: Leads and assists with projects that have a broader university impact, to ensure that all programs have the support they need before, during, and after product and feature rollouts, system upgrades, and other potentially challenging instructional technology experiences. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in academic/educational technology, or related field of study, and 5 years experience in relevant field of work. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Instructional/Educational Technology, or related field, experience in a higher education environment, and teaching and/or training experience. Abilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to type 45 wpm or more. Ability to conduct and evaluate systems testing. Ability to interpret and respond to user problems.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of analysis and instructional design techniques. Knowledge of data analysis techniques. Knowledge of documentation needs and techniques. Skills Skill in dealing with a variety of personalities while working to accomplish detailed and technical tasks. Skill in training and teaching others and the ability to speak in front of an audience effectively with an engaging style. Experience either directly performing business operations through the use of an automated information system or in a technology support role for these business operations. Experience assisting users with troubleshooting information system applications and excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of regular business hours may be required) Pay Band: B12 Salary Minimum: $62,300.00/Annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 11/5/26 - Until Filled Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Augusta University