IT Academic Technology Manager

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College?s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they?ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York?s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College?s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

York College?s Center for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies (CTLET) is committed to inspiring, promoting and supporting teaching and learning that is effective, engaging and rewarding. We are seeking an IT Academic Technology Manager to further this mission as an LMS and Educational Technologies Administrator.

The IT Academic Technology Manager reports to the CTLET Director whose oversight ensures that work aligns with CUNY and York College policies and priorities and effectively supports engaging and rewarding teaching and learning practices.

Duties and responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the LMS-currently Blackboard and Brightspace-and integrated technologies such as LinkedIn Learning and Simple Syllabus; Troubleshoot technical issues, identify and implement improvements.
• Ensure that utilization of technologies aligns with effective, engaging and rewarding teaching and learning practices.
• Assess the shifting needs of teachers and learners and propose, test and evaluate promising educational technologies.
• Provide training and support to faculty, students and staff to make the best use of available educational technologies.
• Provide stakeholders with timely reports and performance measures to inform decisions.Assist stakeholders in implementing analytics-driven content improvements.
• Research and oversee website enhancements, continuously recommending improvements based on best practices and emerging technologies.
• Manages tools to support enhancement requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the LMS, its capabilities and requirements and can offer insights into features that can enhance the user experience.
• Proficient in working with various software applications that can be integrated in the LMS.
• Experience with effective practices in teaching and learning acquired through designing or teaching courses with educational technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong managerial skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages a range of academic technologies to support College instructional goals.

• Manages and supports the operations of University-wide and College-specific instructional technologies, multimedia centers, and/or research units
• Assures successful adaptation of new academic systems within the existing College environment
• Communicates regularly and proactively with the academic systems user community concerning technology needs, new projects, and policies
• Recommends and acquires technology upgrades and improvements
• Serves as project manager for the introduction of new technology and equipment
• Manages day-to-day operations, overseeing assigned staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: IT Academic Technology Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

$79,188 - $86,645 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.

You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.

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CLOSING DATE

May 17, 2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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About CUNY York College

"York College provides students with a one-of-a-kind educational experience. It offers many qualities of a major university, including a distinguished faculty and strong pre-professional programs. At the same time, students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. Centrally located in Queens, York College is accessible by car, bus, subway, and the Long Island Railroad. Easy access to the rest o Queens and New York City enables students to pursue community service and internships as part of their curriculum."

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