Academic Technology Specialist
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).
Summary
Academic Technology Specialist supporting a private university's teaching and learning initiatives by managing the LMS (Canvas), training educators and students on ed-tech tools, troubleshooting academic systems, and researching emerging technologies to improve student outcomes.
Position Summary:
Responsible for supporting and assisting academic technology leadership in research, implementation, and maintenance of all technology related to learning and teaching.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement technology-based solutions to support educational programs and teaching & learning initiatives.
- Provide training and support to educators and students on the use of technology for learning and instruction.
- Collaborate with other members of the education team to identify areas where technology can be leveraged to improve student outcomes.
- Evaluate and recommend digital tools and platforms to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
- Monitor and ensure the data accuracy in the LMS :synchronization of data from Colleague to LMS
- Troubleshooting for all academic related technology systems
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations in the use of educational technology
- Provide inter-departmental support and data analytics research on Learning Management System (LMS) - Canvas
- Research emerging technologies and assess their potential for improving educational practices
- Assist academic technology leadership with technology projects from start to finish, including planning, and execution.
Supervision Received:
Assignments are performed independently, in accordance with University and departmental policies and procedures.
Supervision Exercised:
No supervisory responsibility.