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Educational Technology Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511939
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Social Work
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: EXCELSIOR DR 8010
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00
Job Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Customer Service, Career Management

Department Overview:

 The goal of our organization is relatively simple: to support the knowledge and skill development of child welfare professionals (workers, supervisors, directors, and providers) and caregivers (foster parents, adoptive parents, guardians, and congregate care providers). We do this by providing innovative, research-based, learner centered, and culturally responsible learning opportunities to those who promote the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families. We strive to promote the best child welfare and out-of-home care practice through education, skill development, strategic partnerships, and effective advocacy. Our role is to support you in being the very best professional you can be.

Anticipated Start Date:

 10/01/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 n/a

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 7 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 variable

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $18 Maximum: $18

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UW-Madison.
• Interest in learning and working with educational technologies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Support the PDS Online Administrator in the day-to-day operation of Wisconsin Child Welfare's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Assist with system maintenance activities, including:
o Updating system information and content
o Reviewing and validating data
o Assisting with documentation and review of system updates and new releases
o Researching and testing new LMS features and functionality
• Create instructional resources, including written how-to guides and video tutorials.
• Review and beta test online training courses before they are released to learners, identifying issues and providing feedback to improve the user experience.
• Update and maintain content and images in Pressbooks.
• Edit videos and add captions using Kaltura to support accessible learning experiences.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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