MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & COURSE PRODUCTION

GRADE: 17

JOB CODE: 0565

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans, directs and evaluates the design and implementation of curriculum applications for alternative delivery courses for the college.

Scope

This position works in the area of instructional technology. Work contacts include faculty, administrators, students, public and external agencies. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and a variety of computer hardware and software.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Administrative Secretary, Clerk Typist, Office Coordinator, Community Education Technician and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Selects, plans, directs and implements instructional technology applications for the college for alternative delivery courses; analyzes and evaluates new technologies for potential applications in the production of courses for alternative delivery; manages projects for development and implementation of new technology programs and services; participates in courseware and software acquisitions; plans technology formats; acts as a resource to faculty and educational institutions in the use of technology delivery formats; promotes the implementation of technological innovations; supervises and evaluates full time and part time staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: current techniques for the design, development and delivery of instruction and curriculum; instructional technologies; various microcomputer hardware, peripherals and microcomputer operating systems; technology based systems; various microcomputer software packages (including information processing, database management, spreadsheet analysis, graphics and web design); authoring languages and systems.

Ability to: diagnose microcomputer and other technology and software programs; identify advantages and limitations of using various technologies for instructional and other purposes; coordinate activities with a variety of college staff and departments; assist in the development and production of college-level courses for delivery through communication technologies; meet deadlines; supervise and evaluate assigned staff; prepare budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education or related field and/or experience in computer courseware design and instructional technology.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may require prolonged monitor viewing.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.