Classification Title:

Education/Training Specialist I

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an intermediate-level Learning Assessment Technologist, to join Academic Technology (AT), a unit within UFIT. This position supports the university’s teaching mission and focuses on enabling student success, advancing a data-driven decision-making environment, and elevating the stakeholder experience. Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

As part of the Center of Instructional Technology and Training, reporting to an Assistant Director, this position provides key academic assessment technology support services, such as Scantron test processing, and assists with campus-wide training on enterprise-level assessment technology, including development of training aids. The role requires a positive customer service-oriented approach while advancing equitable, innovative, evidence-based assessment practices and tools.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

Securely receive, prepare, and accurately process Scantron OMR and Gradescope testing answer sheets from many departments across UF, ensuring compliance with established policies and guidelines. This may require standing for up to 30 minute intervals to operate machines. Communicate with faculty and others to effectively and efficiently utilize assessment technologies to assess student performance and evaluate course/program goals, including answering typical questions and offering solutions to common pedagogical challenges. Develops and enhances training materials to ensure it meets the evolving needs of stakeholders using assessment technology. Assists with routine administrative tasks and special projects, such as tracking performance metrics, secure record management, updating workflows, and strategic planning. Maintains knowledge of enterprise-level assessment technologies assisting with maintenance and new tool testing. About UF Information Technology 

UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit  http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.

Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.

About the University of Florida 

The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Benefits

Full-time TEAMS employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status. These leave days may allow units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.

In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.

Expected Salary:

$50,000 - $52,000; commensurate based on education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience, abilities, and skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology, Research Evaluation and Methodology, or appropriate field. Experience implementing assessment technology in higher education including Scantron, Remark, Gradescope, iClicker, Canvas LMS and LTIs (e.g., Perusall, Packback). Experience developing professional development trainings and end user documentation. Reliable and experienced in maintaining confidentiality and/or securely handling private student records. Demonstrated proficiency providing excellent customer support. Familiarity with best practices in pedagogy Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

This position requires U.S. work authorization.

A Criminal Background Screening is required.

We are eager to fill this position quickly and thus, will be reviewing applications as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

Cover Letter Resume or CV Professional References (Minimum of 3)

The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No