Statement of the Job: The Learning & Logistics Support Specialist specializes in the interconnectedness of learning technologies across a matrix of functional areas in the Academic Services Unit (ASU), in order to support faculty and students with all aspects of technology use and information access related to teaching and learning at UMA. This cross-functional position serves as security liaison for campus-wide student data access in student information systems (SIS) while also supporting the full portfolio of technology and related services of the UMA academic services large team.
A complete job description can be found here.
About the University of Maine at Augusta:
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience troubleshooting and solving potential technical or user problems
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS). Brightspace preferred
- Experience providing logistical support and testing services
- Experience providing hyflex classroom support
- Demonstrated audio-visual design and production skills
- One or more years of experience providing support services in higher education
- Experience higher education pedagogy
Work Schedule: A normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but may vary. Evenings and/or weekend hours may be occasionally required. This position is hybrid - it will have scheduled hours on your assigned campus as well as remote work. This position will require occasional travel.
Salary: The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the low to mid 40's and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after January 1,2025 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report.