Information Technology Consultant 3

Department: Center on Human Development
Classification: Info Technology Consultant
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $28.70 $46.51 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

Fevruary 2 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter that clearly explains how your skills and experience meet the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications.

Department Summary

This position will reside in the Center for Human Development (CHD) a research and outreach unit within the College of Education. CHD has been in existence since 1972 and houses the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and research and outreach in Early Intervention (EI). Faculty and staff within CHD engage in research scholarship personnel preparation technical assistance and outreach to support effective systems for individuals with disabilities their families and the professionals that serve them. These activities are carried out by 6 Ph.D. level scientists technology and administrative support staff experts in research methodology and two professors of practice who help to ensure that center activities are translated into practice. CHD also receives direction and support from a Community Advisory Council comprised of selfadvocates family members and professionals who work to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through policy advocacy and systems change. All CHD activities are supported by a grants management unit (DESTNY GMU) which provides preaward support for state and federal funding applications postaward support for staffing and the necessary supports for managing the fiscal and reporting requirements of externally funded projects.

Position Summary

The position will support several aspects of the project including assisting with the development launching and monitoring of a series of online professional development modules for a variety of different audiences; and coordinating and managing key implementation aspects of the project including coordinating documenting and cataloging ongoing digital initiatives with our education communitybased and industry partners throughout the state; coordinating and attending weekly and monthly meetings with the project director project partners and representatives from the funding agency; and assisting with developing semiannual and annual reports for the funding agency. The position reports directly to the projects director and will work closely with our existing partners and the funding agency providing ongoing planning consultation advice and direction related to all aspects of the project which relies heavily on the use of information technology. Many of the activities will involve ongoing coordination of activities with schoolbased providers including CareerTechnical Education Programs teachers special educators and educational assistants.

Minimum Requirements

This classification requires knowledge and skills of technology and information systems generally obtained through an AA degree in computer science information systems educational technology communications or related fields or similar certified course work in applicable fields of study and at least one year of related work experience.

Professional Competencies

Strong direct IT communication support and problemsolving skills both independently and within project teams.
Ability to independently develop administer manage large learning management systems such as CANVAS Talent LMS.
Ability to integrate relevant applications in LMS to meet user needs (e.g. zoom MS Teams JAVA script).
Ability to maintain materials inventory and technical references and administer facility and system security practices.
General knowledge of operating systems and hardware for maintenance and problem identification and analysis
Ability to integrate multiple applications and/or systems.
Knowledge of information technology systems and/or applications including campuswide systems and multimedia environments access procedures networks and/or databases
Ability to assist others in completing work assignments including the ability to provide basic work direction and training.
Ability to solve problems independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to apply consultative skills to assess user needs and provide appropriate support.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Education Information Technology or a related field.
Strong background in promotion of digital learning and technology curriculum integration for diverse students within K12 education systems.
Experience working in K12 educational settings.
Experience training end users in K12 educational settings.
Experience with largescale development and implementation of highquality technologybased project and multimedia management across diverse educational systems.
Experience consulting and professional development training for endusers on technologybased inclusive learning environments in a variety of formats platforms and tools.
Experience with secure data management data storage and security monitoring across platforms.
Experience using customization tools to further individualize the platform to meet user needs (e.g. WordPress plugin).

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

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