Technology and Educational Systems Specialist, Physician Assistant (PA) Program

Technology and Educational Systems Specialist Posting Number: A01028 Department: 1606-College of Health Sciences-Master Physician Assistant Classification Pay Scale In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job‑related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only. Expected Pay Scale - Minimum: $80,000.00 Annually Maximum: $80,000.00 Annually Job Summary Under the general direction of the department chair, the Educational Technology Specialist will support the Physician Assistant (PA) Program within the College of Health Sciences (CHS) division by serving as the program’s primary technical resource and superuser for all educational, assessment, and admissions software platforms. This role ensures smooth operation of ExamSoft, Elentra, Slate, and related educational systems; providing training, troubleshooting, and optimization to faculty, staff, and students. In addition, the Educational Technology Specialist acts as the program’s social media liaison, overseeing content creation, branding alignment, and messaging across digital platforms. The position also provides general administrative support to ensure efficient program operations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Independent systems administration, analytics, reporting, and process improvement. Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, databases, presentation technologies. Social media platforms and content creation norms. Skills Organizational skills to prioritize workload to meet long and short‑term deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated technical proficiency, strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in document formatting and data management tasks (e.g., mail merge); strong general digital literacy (typing ~55 wpm). Experience using a scanner, calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone operation. Ability To Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Ability to independently manage educational platforms and projects with accuracy and precision. Innovate and support continuous quality improvement initiatives and offer student‑centered support. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently. Demonstrate the ability to interact and collaborate with academic, clinical, and administrative stakeholders in a fast‑paced educational environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Maintain flexibility in responding to rapidly changing priorities to meet department / college / university needs. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Education Technology, Computer Science, Software or Network Engineering, Communications, or related field; or equivalent experience. 2-3 years of educational technology systems administration and/or Learning Management System (LMS) support experience; or experience in a work‑related field. Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience in health professions education, higher education setting, or simulation‑based learning environments. Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational software. Experience with data analytics, dashboard development, or educational reporting systems. Posting Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 07/01/2027 #J-18808-Ljbffr Western University of Health Sciences