Learning Technology Specialist

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

The Learning Technology Specialist is responsible for driving the successful adoption and integration of technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences. As a part of a highly collaborative team, the Learning Technology Specialist will research, plan, manage, and evaluate projects and productions, and provide training and technical support related to the use of learning technologies in blended and online modalities. The Learning Technology Specialist will also lead special projects involving learning and development, technology, and media as required.

• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to faculty related to selection of, implementation, and evaluation of learning technologies
• Design, develop, and produce media elements for courses and other projects; advise on production issues, including content acquisition, multimedia authoring, animation, graphics, video, and audio
• Develop as a thought leader in learning technologies at NLU and in the higher education community; promote an environment of innovation, curiosity, and engagement
• Design, produce, and maintain resources for faculty on using technology to support NLU’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
  
  About NLU
  National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access, Excellence, Innovation and Equity. The university is focused on inspiring and empowering all learners to be leaders ready to address tomorrow’s challenges in the context of increasing global urbanization. NLU is dedicated to providing a career-building, life-changing education that is accessible to all students. The University offers 80 + programs within its five colleges: National College of Education, Kendall College of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management, Undergraduate College, College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Business and Information Technology. The University serves over 9,700 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth in its undergraduate programming. Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based, blended and online programming.
  
  
  
  Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit university offering programs through the doctoral level. NLU is also classified as an Engaged Institution by the Carnegie Foundation and has been named as a top ten institution by Money Magazine where its alumni believe they are making the world “a better place.” The University has had more Golden Apple Award winners among its graduates in teacher preparation than any institution across the state. The University has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is among the top 25 most diverse national universities according to U.S. News and World Report (2019). The University has received more than $80 million in funding for applied research projects in urban development, childhood development, school improvement, and teacher preparation. NLU recognized as a national leader in closing the post-secondary completion through its innovative approach to undergraduate education.
  
  
  
  NLU is located in the center of Chicago’s downtown loop, across the street from the Art Institute, in an area which has been recognized as America’s largest campus with over 25 institutions and 50,000 students attending a college across the city. In addition, the University has several suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or interaction design, user experience design, educational technology, or closely related field.
• 1 to 2 years of demonstrated success using and/or implementing learning technology solutions; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity
• Working knowledge of theories of adult learning and motivation as they relate to the use of technology and awareness and understanding of emerging technology trends that will potentially disrupt education and the technologies that will influence these trends
• Experience leveraging tools in a Learning Management System (D2L Brightspace) to provide diverse content options, support peer collaboration, and create flexible learning pathways
• Fluency in building and maintaining courses in a Learning Management System (D2L Brightspace)
• Demonstrated experience using media production and authoring tools is preferred
• Ability to create and follow through on a project plan with attention to detail and deadlines; experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders in a dynamic environment is preferred
• Excellent communication skills. Uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished. Speaks in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience. Listens to others and allows them to make their point
• Looks out for new and innovative approaches that will improve efficiency
• Proactively works to anticipate and solve problems
• Effective time and project management skills. Understands how to prioritize tasks and effectively communicates and looks to resolve roadblocks to project completion