University of Arizona
Instructional Specialist III (Oro Valley, AZ)
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Instructional Specialist III (Oro Valley, AZ)
Posting Number
req23673
Department
Vet Med Administration
Department Website Link
https://vetmed.arizona.edu/
Location
Outside of Tucson
Address
1580 E. Hanley Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 USA
Position Highlights
The College of Veterinary Medicine, with the University of Arizona, seeks an Instructional Specialist III. The Instructional Specialist III will perform work under minimal supervision with assigned expectations. The candidate must be able to use judgment to determine the best approach and achieve maximum outcomes in the classroom. The successful candidates will exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment working in an environment that is very fast paced. This position supports the teaching and technology use in the College of Veterinary Medicine's classrooms and labs. This position requires extensive organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and must have the ability to work in a team setting. This position is in-person 5 days a week, equating to 40 hours. This person must be reliable and flexible. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
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. Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Provides teaching, administrative, mid-level audio visual and technology support to faculty, staff and students, in the classrooms, labs, and spaces across CVM as needed. Communicates and liaises with faculty course leads, Instructional Designers, ITT Team Lead, UITS support staff, and other Academic Programs staff to execute course sessions. Runs class sessions as assigned per course director and provides back-up support as assigned. Maintains course protocols, materials, exam questions, and test results. Enters course exams and troubleshoots the electronic exam process and protects exam security. Computerizes and imports data files to produce reports. Gathers documents and information and enters it into Elentra (the Learning Management System). Enters and updates information into relevant databases, ensuring secure backup and informing appropriate audiences. Manages editing process for accurate and time sensitive data entry. Responsible for being fluent in the use of the college's applications and software to support the teaching and learning. (e.g. Elentra, Allele, Zoom, Panopto, etc.) Responsible for ensuring the classroom furniture is arranged to align with course and exam needs. Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the classrooms, labs and other spaces used by Academic Programs. This includes and is not limited to cleaning table surfaces, cleaning chairs, removing trash after class, resetting classrooms and labs to original configurations after a class or event. Responsible for maintaining the college's Flex Mobile charging units across the CVM campus. This includes and is not limited to: cleaning, reporting malfunctions, turning the units on and off at the beginning and end of day. Responsible for maintaining and the organization of classroom supplies and ordering as approved. Attends trainings to stay updated as needed with changing applications and technology. Assist UITS LMS team as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of LMS software concept (Learning Management Systems). Understanding of basic concepts of data structures and storage (flat files, databases, forms). Good command of English. Expert knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and gain trust of others and to establish cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, administrators, and students. Ability to concentrate and focus on accuracy and in a fast-paced working environment. Proficient touch typing skills. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required and, Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field. Experience in Learning Management. Experience and understanding of Web Applications. FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Instructional and Assessment Services
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
5
Compensation Guidance
The
Rate of Pay Field
represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The
Grade Range
represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Instructional Design & Support
Job Function
Instruct & Assessment Services
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Kathy McCarthy I kmccarthy1@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/12/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.?These?reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Posting Number
req23673
Department
Vet Med Administration
Department Website Link
https://vetmed.arizona.edu/
Location
Outside of Tucson
Address
1580 E. Hanley Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 USA
Position Highlights
The College of Veterinary Medicine, with the University of Arizona, seeks an Instructional Specialist III. The Instructional Specialist III will perform work under minimal supervision with assigned expectations. The candidate must be able to use judgment to determine the best approach and achieve maximum outcomes in the classroom. The successful candidates will exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment working in an environment that is very fast paced. This position supports the teaching and technology use in the College of Veterinary Medicine's classrooms and labs. This position requires extensive organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and must have the ability to work in a team setting. This position is in-person 5 days a week, equating to 40 hours. This person must be reliable and flexible. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here
. Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Provides teaching, administrative, mid-level audio visual and technology support to faculty, staff and students, in the classrooms, labs, and spaces across CVM as needed. Communicates and liaises with faculty course leads, Instructional Designers, ITT Team Lead, UITS support staff, and other Academic Programs staff to execute course sessions. Runs class sessions as assigned per course director and provides back-up support as assigned. Maintains course protocols, materials, exam questions, and test results. Enters course exams and troubleshoots the electronic exam process and protects exam security. Computerizes and imports data files to produce reports. Gathers documents and information and enters it into Elentra (the Learning Management System). Enters and updates information into relevant databases, ensuring secure backup and informing appropriate audiences. Manages editing process for accurate and time sensitive data entry. Responsible for being fluent in the use of the college's applications and software to support the teaching and learning. (e.g. Elentra, Allele, Zoom, Panopto, etc.) Responsible for ensuring the classroom furniture is arranged to align with course and exam needs. Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the classrooms, labs and other spaces used by Academic Programs. This includes and is not limited to cleaning table surfaces, cleaning chairs, removing trash after class, resetting classrooms and labs to original configurations after a class or event. Responsible for maintaining the college's Flex Mobile charging units across the CVM campus. This includes and is not limited to: cleaning, reporting malfunctions, turning the units on and off at the beginning and end of day. Responsible for maintaining and the organization of classroom supplies and ordering as approved. Attends trainings to stay updated as needed with changing applications and technology. Assist UITS LMS team as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of LMS software concept (Learning Management Systems). Understanding of basic concepts of data structures and storage (flat files, databases, forms). Good command of English. Expert knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and gain trust of others and to establish cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, administrators, and students. Ability to concentrate and focus on accuracy and in a fast-paced working environment. Proficient touch typing skills. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required and, Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field. Experience in Learning Management. Experience and understanding of Web Applications. FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Instructional and Assessment Services
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
5
Compensation Guidance
The
Rate of Pay Field
represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The
Grade Range
represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Instructional Design & Support
Job Function
Instruct & Assessment Services
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Kathy McCarthy I kmccarthy1@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/12/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.?These?reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.