merit network/um job posting

[Marcia Mardis <mmardis@MERIT.EDU>]

LM_NETters,

The Center to Support Technology in Education at Merit
Network, Inc./University of Michigan has a very exciting
job opening that might be of interest to librarians, tech
coordinators, media specialists, and related professionals.
Information about applying for this position is available at:
 http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/

Job Title: Computer Systems Consultant II/III: Instructional Technology
Specialist

DUTIES:

Lead the development of web-based, multi-media training courses for K-12
educators with specific emphasis on the use of the Internet in the
educational setting.   Revise existing materials and develop new
materials to deliver an interactive, educationally sound online learning
experience incorporating audio, video, and self-testing components.
Collaborate with internal and external project representatives in the
development of new content as it relates to other Michigan educational
initiatives.  Conduct outreach activities related to implementation of
this program.

Develop and deliver instructional training courses for K-12 trainers and
educators on technology integration in the curriculum.  Deliver training
sessions, presentations, or seminars on topics relevant to technology
use in K-12 education including Internet skills (using a web browser,
conducting research, etc.), online educational resources, integrating
technology into the curriculum. Contribute to development of Merit Web
pages relative to project and group activities.

Assist in research and compilation of an online collection of
educational resources, activities, and examples of “best practices” of
technology use in the classroom. Assist in development and writing of
proposals in response to state, federal, and foundation grant
opportunities related to educational technology implementation. Become
familiar with advances in educational technology relative to training
and support of the K-12 educational community.
Participate in the K-12 project team, and other internal coordination
groups; contribute to on-going communications between groups and
development of procedures for use with both internally at Merit and
externally with Merit customers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Masters degree in educational technology, instructional design or
related field.  Experience in instructional design and delivery;
experience providing instruction to adult learners in the educational
field; ability to relate educational technology to curriculum
development; experience using multi-media software such as HyperStudio
and relating the use of such software to other technologies in the
classroom setting; experience writing and responding to RFPs.

DEPARTMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in educational technology or related field; two years
experience as a teacher in K-12 or equivalent in training relative to
use of the Internet in educational settings including experience with
the use and implementation of Internet technology with students in the
classroom; two years experience with use of the Internet and associated
technology; experience with creation of web pages for educational use;
experience with the use of common Internet and computer applications,
including electronic mail, FTP, WWW, word-processing, and spreadsheets;
ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; ability to
meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks; experience being a trusted
representative to outside individuals and groups; availability for
statewide overnight travel.

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Marcia A. Mardis, MILS
Project Coordinator/Internet Media Specialist
Center to Support Technology in Education
Merit Network, Inc.
734.764.5384 mmardis@merit.edu

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