Director of Data and Learning Technologies-RES SCTST
Director of Data and Learning Technologies-RES SCTST
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The Director will lead the Lastinger Centers design development and application of learning technologies including evidence-based technology-enhanced professional development resources developed in collaboration with the Directors of Literacy and Early Learning Mathematics and State Initiatives. The Director of Data and Learning Technologies will also lead the Centers data strategy management and governance serving as the data trustee delegate to the Center Director. The Director will offer key subject matter expertise in online learning technologies including learning platforms and purpose-built AI agents. The Director of Data and Learning Technologies will develop strategic partnerships at the state and national level and cultivate public and private funding opportunities to support the Centers technology portfolio. The Director will serve as the executive sponsor on related contracts and grants responsible for managing the cross-team implementation of the projects. The position will also coordinate closely with the Centers academic leadership to manage the Centers overall research agenda and align on the Centers relationships with external partners. The position will serve as a member of the executive team at the Center report to the Assistant Center Director and support enterprise decision making around the strategy tactics and operations of the Center. This will be a 12-month non-tenure track faculty appointment.
The Lastinger Center for Learning Environment
The Lastinger Center for Learning is an education innovation hub within UFs College of Education focused on creating education systems that improve teaching and learning across early childhood and K-12 education. Specifically the Center targets kindergarten readiness 3rd grade reading proficiency and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in childrens educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research practice and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nations elite public research universities the Center operates as a dynamic entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing against UFs service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life.
Job Responsibilities:
Vision Strategy & Leadership
Develop and articulate a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for the Centers learning technologies and data initiatives ensuring alignment with the Centers overall mission and goals.
Stay abreast of research and evaluate emerging trends in educational technology data analytics and instructional design to guide adoption and implementation.
Data Strategy Management and Governance
Develop a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the centers mission enabling data-informed decision making and continuous improvement around the Centers programming as well as accelerating research and development efforts
Lead the design and development of workflow applications that leverage the centers data assets to streamline operations optimize programmatic outcomes and facilitate reporting requirements
Oversee data governance policies and practices to ensure the integrity security and confidentiality of educational and research data managed by the Center.
Authorize and monitor access to sensitive data ensuring compliance with university state and federal regulations.
Serve as the primary liaison for data-related issues guiding teams on responsible data management and reporting requirements.
Product Development and Management
Oversee the development of the Centers products ensuring alignment with product roadmaps.
Manage the build of learning experiences in the Learning Management System (LMS) and Student Information System (SIS).
Ensure products are delivered with high quality and in a timely manner to meet client and user satisfaction.
Learning Platform and Instructional Design
Supervise management of the Centers professional learning platform ensuring it meets the needs of users.
Oversee instructional design and interactive media development to enhance learning experiences.
Collaborate with executive team members to integrate innovative instructional strategies.
Program Supervision
Develop program plans including scope schedule and budgets and reporting progress.
Perform needs assessment and capacity planning for areas under your leadership.
Define Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure adherence to them.
Supervise assistant directors managers and staff of functional workgroups and processes.
Oversee employee development within the unit in coordination with the Organizational Excellence team.
May lead or support projects employing cross-functional teams.
Executive Leadership and Collaboration
Serve on the Lastinger Centers executive leadership team.
Assist the executive team in short and long-range planning as well as ongoing management.
Represent the Center externally on appropriate committees and workgroups.
Participate in university statewide or national committees.
Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Extensive leadership experience in technology and data initiatives within an educational or research setting.
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative learning technologies and data-driven solutions.
Deep understanding of data management analytics and visualization techniques as well as principles of educational technology and instructional design.
Familiarity with relevant data governance privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
Experience managing budgets and financial operations related to technology projects.
Experience working in collaboration with university faculty and staff K-12 administrators and external educational partners.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a commitment to collegiality.
Strong leadership and management skills including supervision and team-building.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with vendor management processes and guidelines particularly at an academic institution.
Applicant should upload all materials to the University of Floridas employment website . If you need any technical assistance please contact Human Resources at . Please provide: (1) a letter of application addressing qualifications (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) email addresses and phone numbers from three colleagues who will be contacted to provide references. Applicants should reference requisition536425 position number. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Search Chair Dr. Tyran Butler at Review of candidates will begin August 18th and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
