Assistant Director, Academic Technology
Texas A&M University
School of Engineering Medicine
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Houston, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state's top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of "Physicianeers." ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.
What We Want
The Assistant Director of Academic Technology works under the Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine Assistant Dean of Evaluation and Assessment to build a vision and strategic plan for the development of the School of Engineering Medicine's digital ecosystem. This position will design, establish and deploy systems/software that facilitates the integration of technology in learning, teaching, innovation, and research activities. Further, this position will facilitate technology development for faculty, staff and students, and support the overall digital ecosystem.
Salary: will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Location: Houston, TX
Travel: Travel to other TAMU Medicine campuses or affiliate locations.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six years of related experience in course design/curriculum design and management of systems/software, including demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity in a higher education setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in applicable field
- Ten years of related experience in course design/curriculum design and management of systems/software, including demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity in a higher education setting.
- Experience in managing academic and information technology infrastructure
- Knowledge of the procurement process for state entities
- Experience in the design and development of instructional materials
- Experience in the development of technical processes and retention policies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership and supervisory skills
- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
- Leadership and Supervision: Assist in building a vision and strategic plan for the development of the School of Engineering Medicine's digital ecosystem.
- Resource Management: Manages all Engineering Medicine (EnMed) Distribution Lists (e.g. Google, Exchange, TAMUDirect) and unit/school email inbox creation to ensure appropriate use and access for key users.
- Support of the Learning Management System (LMS): Oversees and implements onsite LMS systems for EnMed in concert with Texas A&M standards.
- Budget: Manages the local Academic Technology unit budget and fiscal operations.
- Curriculum Development: Identifies, develops, implements and evaluates curriculum-related resources and tools.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Free exercise programs and release time
- All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.