Job Details
Academic Technology Specialist
Academic Technology Specialist
Posting Number: S01589
Campus:
Department: 1701-College of Veterinary Medicine
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $28.84
Maximum $28.84
Job Summary
The Academic Technology Specialist reports to the Senior Technology Project Manager. These individual supports curriculum delivery and has the primary purpose of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the electronic platforms and technology used by the college.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. Excellent computer skills necessary with the ability to adapt quickly to new software and platforms, while understanding the standard software life cycle.
2. Organizational skills and abilities to prioritize workload and complete detail-oriented assignments.
3. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skill to work well with limited guidance.
4. Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening.
5. Great customer service and interpersonal skills.
6. Familiar with software implementation.
7. Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
8. Must be able to manage workload and meet deadlines and challenges in a professional manner.
9. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office setting.
10. Based on requirement analysis, the IT specialist must have the ability to assess/evaluate off the shelf-software and provide educated recommendations for potential implementation.
Technical Skills
1. Advanced knowledge and skills in the Microsoft 365 suite of products, including but not limited to, Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, Visio, and Power Automate.
2. Advanced knowledge of relational DB and SQL queries.
3. Advanced knowledge and skill in scripting/programming language preferably python and/or PHP
4. Comprehensive knowledge on web related technologies:
HTML and CSS
XML and JSON
JAVASCRIPT
5. Working knowledge of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
6. Familiarity with cloud platforms development.
7. Familiarity with SDLC methodologies including: Waterfall, Agile and Iterative.
1. Excellent computer skills necessary with the ability to adapt quickly to new software and platforms, while understanding the standard software life cycle.
2. Organizational skills and abilities to prioritize workload and complete detail-oriented assignments.
3. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skill to work well with limited guidance.
4. Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening.
5. Great customer service and interpersonal skills.
6. Familiar with software implementation.
7. Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
8. Must be able to manage workload and meet deadlines and challenges in a professional manner.
9. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office setting.
10. Based on requirement analysis, the IT specialist must have the ability to assess/evaluate off the shelf-software and provide educated recommendations for potential implementation.
Technical Skills
1. Advanced knowledge and skills in the Microsoft 365 suite of products, including but not limited to, Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, Visio, and Power Automate.
2. Advanced knowledge of relational DB and SQL queries.
3. Advanced knowledge and skill in scripting/programming language preferably python and/or PHP
4. Comprehensive knowledge on web related technologies:
HTML and CSS
XML and JSON
JAVASCRIPT
5. Working knowledge of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
6. Familiarity with cloud platforms development.
7. Familiarity with SDLC methodologies including: Waterfall, Agile and Iterative.
Required Qualifications
1. Education: Required - BS in Information Technology or Computer Science. Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
2. Experience: Preferred minimum Two to three years of software development experience
2. Experience: Preferred minimum Two to three years of software development experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
Familiar with API access/development.
Experience in developing software solutions under Agile.
Microsoft PowerApp, PowerBI and PowerAutomate
Familiar with API access/development.
Experience in developing software solutions under Agile.
Microsoft PowerApp, PowerBI and PowerAutomate
Posting Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date:
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/32320
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