Associate Director, Academic Technology Solutions
Listed on 2026-02-18
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IT/Tech
Digital Media / Production, Cybersecurity -
Education / Teaching
Digital Media / Production, Cybersecurity, Academic
Job Details
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary:
Regular - Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard
Work Schedule: - Building:
- Salary Range: $92,000 - $102,400
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position SummaryReporting to the Senior Director of Online Support and Academic Technology, the Associate Director of Academic Technology Solutions plays a critical role in advancing the School of Professional Studies' (SPS) use of educational technologies to support high-quality teaching, learning, and operations across all modalities. The incumbent leads initiatives that enhance the digital learning experience, strengthen instructional delivery, and improve academic operations by strategically integrating technology to drive innovation.
This role oversees the full lifecycle of the SPS Academic Technology Stack from vendor evaluation and procurement through implementation, training, interoperability, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, security standards, and accessibility requirements. The Associate Director collaborates with faculty, program directors, and colleagues across Online Curriculum and Instruction (OCI), including Instructional Design, Faculty Assessment and Development, and Online Support and Academic Technology subteams, to develop scalable, sustainable solutions for technology-enhanced learning.
A key focus of this position involves leading pilots and evaluations of innovative technologies, including AI-enabled tools and learning management system (LMS) solutions, to assess their pedagogical value, usability, and alignment with SPS's digital learning strategy. The Associate Director translates emerging trends in educational technology into actionable strategies that strengthen SPS's leadership in online and digital learning.
ResponsibilitiesAcademic Technology Strategy and Operations
Strategic Planning and Academic Technology Leadership
Lead the evaluation, implementation, and management of tools within the SPS Academic Technology Stack, ensuring alignment with pedagogical goals, institutional policies, and technical requirements.
Guide long-term academic technology strategy, including evaluating learning management systems and related platforms for future readiness.
Partner with academic and administrative leaders to identify scalable technology solutions that advance academic quality, operational efficiency, and innovation across modalities.
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for academic technology renewals, pilots, and licensing to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Align academic technology planning with SPS's digital learning strategy and institutional priorities.
Vendor and Systems Management
Manage vendor relationships, including contract lifecycle management, procurement coordination, renewals, and payment processes in partnership with SPS Finance.
Coordinate with CUIT to conduct security reviews and risk assessments for all new educational technologies, ensuring compliance with institutional standards.
Ensure interoperability across academic systems and integrations to deliver a seamless, secure, and consistent user experience for students and faculty.
Faculty and Program Support
Lead collaborative processes to identify technology solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and assessment across online, hybrid, and in-person modalities.
Provide consultations, training, and pilot support to faculty, staff, and students to promote effective adoption of new tools and technologies.
Develop and maintain user guides and documentation that emphasize intuitive, user-centered design to support scalable, high-quality learning experiences.
Compliance, Data Governance, and Accessibility
Advance digital accessibility across SPS courses and systems by identifying and addressing barriers, maintaining high standards of compliance, and supporting continuous improvement.
Ensure that all academic technologies and vendor integrations adhere to institutional data privacy policies and accessibility standards.
Collect and analyze usage and impact data to evaluate technology effectiveness, inform continuous improvement, and guide decisions on tool retention or sunset.
Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Monitor and evaluate developments in generative AI and automation within educational technologies to assess their implications for digital teaching, learning, and operations.
Evaluate AI capabilities embedded within existing tools and new technologies to ensure alignment with academic governance standards, institutional policy, and pedagogical frameworks, and to determine readiness for responsible adoption.
Coordinate with institutional partners to review AI-enabled…
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