- Salary
- $8k+/mo
- Location
- Kirkland, WA, WA, US
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Master
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Located just outside of Seattle, WA,Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.
Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes
LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager of Learning Technologies provides leadership for the college's learning management system (LMS), educational technology, and eLearning initiatives. The position oversees the administration, integration, and continuous improvement of learning technologies; develops and delivers training and support resources; and collaborates with Information Technology and campus stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, accessible, and compliant technology services that support teaching and learning. The position supervises the eLearning Coordinator and works collaboratively across the college to advance student success, instructional excellence, and innovation in teaching and learning.
This is an exempt position that reports to the Dean of Instruction and is a member of the Teaching and Learning Support Department.
Strategic Leadership & Program Development
- Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for eLearning and learning technologies.
- Lead the continuous development, evaluation, and expansion of eLearning programs, services, and technologies that support student success, engagement, retention, and equitable access.
- Collaborate with instructional leaders, deans, faculty, Information Technology, and student services to support the college's teaching and learning goals.
- Develop and implement eLearning policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that align with institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Assist with department and institutional planning by establishing goals, priorities, assessment measures, and strategic initiatives related to learning technologies and online learning.
- Represent the college in internal and external committees, councils, workgroups, and professional organizations related to eLearning and educational technology.
Faculty Development & Instructional Support
- Provide leadership, consultation, training, and support to faculty in the effective use of learning technologies and online teaching tools.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, training programs, and resource materials related to Canvas, instructional technologies, accessibility, and online teaching best practices.
- Create and maintain guidance, documentation, knowledge-base articles, and support resources for faculty and staff.
- Support faculty with LMS-related activities, including course creation, course copies, course merges, user management, and system navigation.
- Promote effective and accessible use of educational technologies and support faculty adoption of new learning tools and technology-enhanced teaching practices.
Learning Technology Administration & Innovation
- Lead the administration, configuration, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the college's Learning Management System (LMS) and related educational technology platforms.
- Manage LMS roles, permissions, integrations, workflows, and processes to meet evolving institutional and instructional needs.
- Work closely with third-party vendors, Information Technology, and SBCTC to implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize learning technology solutions.
- Research, evaluate, test, recommend, and implement new educational technologies and LMS enhancements aligned with institutional goals.
- Communicate system updates, feature releases, planned maintenance, and technology changes to faculty, staff, and students.
- Monitor system performance, user experience, and technology utilization to identify opportunities for improvement and increased effectiveness.
Technology Continuity, Compliance & Accessibility
- Partner closely with Information Technology to develop, maintain, and continuously improve technology continuity, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans related to learning technologies.
- Establish, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and standards that support compliance with FERPA, accessibility regulations, accreditation requirements, records-retention requirements, and other applicable state and federal regulations.
- Foster a secure, accessible, and compliant digital learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Operations, Budget & Personnel Management
- Develop, manage, and monitor eLearning budgets, contracts, software licensing agreements, and technology resources.
- Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate assigned staff, including the eLearning Coordinator.
- Establish departmental priorities, assign work, and monitor progress toward operational goals and service expectations.
- Serve as a liaison among instructional divisions, Information Technology, student services, administration, vendors, and external partners to resolve issues and improve services.
- Prepare reports, analyses, recommendations, and communications regarding eLearning operations, technologies, usage, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
- Support special projects and other college initiatives related to teaching, learning, and educational technology.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Three (3) years of Learning Management System (LMS) administration experience, including Canvas or comparable platforms such as Moodle, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, or similar enterprise learning systems.
- Experience supporting faculty and students in the use of instructional technologies and online learning environments.
- Experience designing and delivering training or professional development for adult learners.
- Knowledge of online learning best practices, instructional design principles, accessibility standards, and educational technology tools.
- Strong communication, collaboration, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Higher Education, or a related field.
- Canvas LMS experience
- Experience working in higher education or adult learning environments
- Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
Salary placement is $7,738 per month. This is a 40-hours per week, exempt position. This position is on-campus 3-4 days per week.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/
Required Online Application Materials
• Online application
• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process
To be considered for a position you MUST submit a complete online application form, resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Conditions of Employment
• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
Disability Accommodation
LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Eligibility to Work
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) Statement
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.
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