Web Conferencing Educational Technology Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Carleton University

Carleton University

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Educational Technology, the Web Conferencing Educational Technology Specialist is responsible for advising and consulting with faculty members, contract instructors and teaching assistants on the use of web conferencing technologies in teaching and learning activities at Carleton (including Hyflex and fully online courses).

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

Individual initiative is essential to keep current with changing technology and practices and failure to do so can prevent the incumbent from offering effective advice to users.
Must have effective project facilitation and organizational skills, along with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills, as well as good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, tact and discretion are essential.
Adaptability and attention to detail will be the key to this position, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through:

The completion of a three-year diploma or degree in a communication arts program, such as television broadcasting and completion of a certificate in interactive media management (or similar).
Five years of experience in media webcasting, production, and multimedia management.
Experience with multimedia, video editing software, media, or digital asset management, learning management systems, web/videoconferencing, and media management systems would be an asset.

HR Note:

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 are currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project.

The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one.

As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position.

Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to:

women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.