CLASSROOM SUCCESS SPECIALIST

Classroom Success Specialist

Arizona State University

University’s Learning Experience (LX) Organization

Campus: Polytechnic

78490BR

Job Description

ASU, a leading innovator in Higher Education, is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team, providing support for the University’s Learning Experience (LX) Organization. The LX group is a crucial enterprise-focused organization that designs and supports ASU efforts to deliver innovative learning projects, at scale, across all modalities, and focused on ensuring greater inclusion and student success. 

The Classroom Success Specialist will provide exceptional service and support for Learning Experience at the Polytechnic campus. This involves working closely with faculty and students to ensure that their teaching and learning experience exceeds expectations. Successful candidates will have demonstrative knowledge of technology trends and pedagogical practices in education, experience providing operational excellence, and a passion for customer service.

ASU, the largest state university and also recognized as the most innovative university, is committed to maintaining the most dynamic and productive learning experience in all of higher education. The University Technology Office (UTO) is at the forefront of developing IT platforms and tools that add value to the overall ASU experience. UTO offers a fast-paced, energetic, technically rich environment with many greenfield opportunities to contribute toward ASU initiatives. As part of the UTO, the Classroom Success Specialist will contribute to the effective deployment and support of tools that enhance ASU’s learning environment.

As with everyone in the UTO family, our intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as culture and communications are core responsibilities in this role. With an increased emphasis on authenticity, compassion, and inclusivity, this position strives to embody and advance our UTO Positive Core. 

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.

Salary Range

$45,675 per year

Close Date

06-May-2022

Essential Duties

• Assisting with classroom and computing site operations
• Assisting faculty with the successful delivery of their course content using the latest classroom technologies and learning strategies
• Developing and fostering collaborative relationships with faculty to maximize their classroom experience
• Developing an expertise in and actively promoting existing instructional offerings that support faculty and students (One-Button Studios, Clickers, workshops, etc.)
• Setting up, installing, and maintaining computer hardware and multimedia equipment
• Maintaining classroom and computing site environments
• Developing and delivering faculty training, including self-help documents, online tutorials, and other multimedia materials, to assist faculty with the use of learning experience platforms
• Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, network, and video conferencing issues
• Maintaining records, supplies, and inventory
• Leading, mentoring, training, and evaluating the performance of student employees based on established procedures
• Taking responsibility for fostering culture, advancing our values, and championing engagement in all its forms -- collaborating across our teams as well as participating in UTO/ASU events and programs. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Advances our UTO Affirmative Pledge.
• May perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Work hours are Tuesday – Saturday, First Shift

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in technology or related field AND two years of experience providing information technology services; OR Four years of experience providing information technology services; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Certificates from recognized programs that indicate mastery of tools and techniques relevant to the assignment may substitute for up to six months of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience providing excellent service to a diverse customer base, preferably in an educational setting
• Experience either working with educators and/or teaching/training others in a classroom setting
• In-depth experience implementing and working with a variety of classroom technologies
• Ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to diverse stakeholder groups: faculty, students, staff and administrators
• In-depth knowledge of Apple and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience working in a lead position, including supervision of others
• Experience working with internal groups and outside vendors to collaborate on projects, problem solve, or design solutions
• Experience managing cases in reporting systems such as Salesforce and ServiceNow
• Evidence of effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical users
• Ability to model empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence
• Experience working in a values-led organization, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive
• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment
• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking
• Frequent physical demands may include stooping, bending, crawling under/around objects, reaching, lifting, and pushing objects of varying weights up to and over 100 pounds
• Regular review of completed tasks
• Communicate to perform essential duties

Department Statement

The University Technology Office (UTO) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

UTO is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU’s charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our hybrid work environment prioritizes personal autonomy and trust around how work gets done. Staff touch base in person a few times per week with freedom to decide how, when and where.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. The UTO fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions. 

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 180k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with UTO means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! UTO encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. UTO partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

• Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
• Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
• Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
• Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
• If you are an ASU internal applicant, please click on the ASU Employees link located on the Careers at ASU webpage to apply.
• ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
• Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 78490BR