Berkshire Community College Looking for Coordinator of Academic Computing Full Time

The Coordinator of Academic Computing is responsible for developing academic technology support programming for the college and
coordinating all functions of the student computer lab. Under the general supervision of and in collaboration with the Dean of the Library
& Learning Commons, the Coordinator of Academic Computing will provide direct academic technology support to students in the form of
drop-in questions, workshops, help with assistive technologies, creating documentation, and other outreach programs. The coordinator will
supervise part-time and student computer lab employees and will work to promote academic technology education and adoption throughout the
college community.

Essential Functions:

• Provides equity-minded leadership for the student computer lab
  / digital commons.
• Oversee all functions of the student computer lab, including scheduling, staffing, development and enforcement
  of policies, maintenance of the physical lab space, record-keeping, communication, and collaboration with college stakeholders.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with department activities; i.e. tracking computer lab usage, conducting research on utilization
  and implementation of educational technology, etc.
• Supervise, coordinate schedules, and provide training for part-time lab
  assistants and work study students.
• Collaborate with the Division of Teaching and Learning Innovation in the development of faculty
  professional development training and resource creation.
• Collaborate with IT in the development and implementation of academic
  technology initiatives particularly as it impacts students.
• Provide technical support to students both in-person and online with
  administrative computing platforms including the Microsoft Office Suite; Office 365; Windows and Mac operating systems; assistive
  technologies such as Kurzweil 3000; and other tools needed to support coursework.
• Assist student users, both in-person and online,
  with BCC academic technology platforms such as the MyBCC student portal, student email, Self-Service, and the Moodle Learning Management
  System.
• Provide holistic, student-centered academic support services.
• Provide basic support and training for mobile (iOS
  and Android) academic technology for students.
• Create digital and paper documentation for student-facing technology tools at BCC,
  including the MyBCC portal, student email (web-based and mobile), Moodle, Self-Service, and other platforms as needed.
• Design and
  teach technology training workshops for students, faculty and staff.
• Participate in student events, including orientation, to
  educate students about academic technology at BCC.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Computer Science, Management Information, Instructional Technology, or closely related field; with
  five (5) years’ experience and/or training that includes computer systems administration, academic computing program coordination, and
  computer­ aided instruction software operations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach technical skills to people of diverse
  backgrounds, skill levels, and comfort with technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent oral and written
  communication skills and student-centered approach.
• Demonstrated track record as a team player.
• Commitment to an
  equity-minded approach to working with students, faculty, and staff.
• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse
  populations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage project prioritization.
• Availability to work occasional weekends or early evening hours.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and share this
  information with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Computer
  Science, Management Information, Instructional Technology, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create user-friendly
  technical documentation in a variety of formats.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs
  of low-income first-generation college students and students with disabilities preferred. 
• Experience creating and editing
  HTML documents within a CMS system.
• Experience in higher education; work with community college students a plus.
• Basic
  knowledge of graphic design applications such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Teaching experience.

An equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience will be considered for applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above.
Such applicants are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities
of this position.

Additional Information:

• Source of Funding: State Funded
• Salary: $63,608 – $75,622 per year, (per MCCC contract) Full-time, Benefited
• Area of Assignment:
  Academic Affairs, Academic Computing
• Effective Date: September 2023

Pursuant to the Clery
Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College’s security report is available on the BCC Website.

Application
Instructions:

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job
Board. 

Closing Date: September 15, 2023

About Berkshire Community College:

Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs
on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides
students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much
opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including, W.E.B. DuBois,
Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban
elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire
County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse
employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the
opportunities and success derived from a college education.

BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, Susan B. Anthony Annex Building, Room A19.