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Get Access To All JobsLake Forest College invites applications for the Academic Technology Manager in Academic Affairs. This position is located in Lake Forest, IL.
Position Overview
The Academic Technology Manager (henceforth “the manager”) is responsible for managing academic and instructional technology operations. The manager will facilitate campus-wide collaboration and coordination efforts, partnering with faculty, students, and academic and administrative divisions to align education technology systems, approaches, and resources with faculty and student needs, and institutional direction. The Manager promotes best practices with technology in learning environments, collaborates and provides training in the effective use of instructional technologies. The manager serves as the campus LMS administrator.
This role will serve as a champion, advisor, and liaison to the college community for the effective and innovative use of technology to support teaching, learning, and scholarship. The manager will lead efforts related to the assessment, planning, and delivery of academic technologies, primarily focusing on the College’s learning management system (LMS) and specialized pedagogical applications, and grow new programs. The manager will build direct relationships with faculty to develop and navigate new academic technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Technology Operations
- Manage the day-to-day operations of Academic Technology, including overseeing the learning management system (Canvas).
- Provide learning design support.
- Manage LTI integrations with software vendors.
- Provide tech support for faculty and students for academic technology.
- Serve as the VitalSource liaison (online bookstore).
- Collaborate with the Office of Faculty Development to develop and implement an extensive program of outreach, engagement, consultation, and support to expand and enhance the use of technology in teaching and learning.
- Design and develop documentation, tutorials, workshops, and other training programs to support faculty in the proper use of instructional technologies.
- Partner with faculty members, disciplines, and/or divisions to lead new exploratory initiatives and pilot projects for instructional technology.
- Provide pedagogical and technical consulting, training, and project management to help instructors and programs find innovative and effective ways to use technology to achieve their teaching goals, for both in-person and online courses.
- Provide academic technology support and general technical support in the office of academic affairs as needed.
Software Procurement
- Annual Faculty Survey: Conduct a comprehensive annual software inventory survey with faculty to identify current software usage and determine which platforms are required for the upcoming academic year.
- Inventory Management: Keep the academic software inventory continuously up to date, tracking license counts and deployment locations.
- Renewal Administration: Proactively contact vendors to initiate the renewal process for software that faculty have requested for the next academic year.
- License Cancellation: Cancel software subscriptions and licenses that faculty no longer wish to renew or that are underutilized.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate directly with software vendors during every annual renewal cycle to secure lower pricing and optimal value for the College.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Information Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Experience: 3+ years of experience working in higher education academic technology, instructional design, or IT procurement.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in administering Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred), Student Information Systems, and deploying LTI integrations.
- Vendor Management Skills: Proven track record in software procurement, contract negotiation, and managing vendor relationships, with a strong ability to secure competitive pricing.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and pedagogical concepts to non-technical faculty and staff.
- Analytical Ability: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, specifically regarding inventory management, survey data analysis, and budget tracking.
Compensation and Benefits:
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $77,000. The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education, and other factors including departmental budget.
Full benefits information including eligibility details is located at: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College.
Lake Forest College invites applications for the Academic Technology Manager in Academic Affairs. This position is located in Lake Forest, IL.
Position Overview
The Academic Technology Manager (henceforth “the manager”) is responsible for managing academic and instructional technology operations. The manager will facilitate campus-wide collaboration and coordination efforts, partnering with faculty, students, and academic and administrative divisions to align education technology systems, approaches, and resources with faculty and student needs, and institutional direction. The Manager promotes best practices with technology in learning environments, collaborates and provides training in the effective use of instructional technologies. The manager serves as the campus LMS administrator.
This role will serve as a champion, advisor, and liaison to the college community for the effective and innovative use of technology to support teaching, learning, and scholarship. The manager will lead efforts related to the assessment, planning, and delivery of academic technologies, primarily focusing on the College’s learning management system (LMS) and specialized pedagogical applications, and grow new programs. The manager will build direct relationships with faculty to develop and navigate new academic technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Technology Operations
- Manage the day-to-day operations of Academic Technology, including overseeing the learning management system (Canvas).
- Provide learning design support.
- Manage LTI integrations with software vendors.
- Provide tech support for faculty and students for academic technology.
- Serve as the VitalSource liaison (online bookstore).
- Collaborate with the Office of Faculty Development to develop and implement an extensive program of outreach, engagement, consultation, and support to expand and enhance the use of technology in teaching and learning.
- Design and develop documentation, tutorials, workshops, and other training programs to support faculty in the proper use of instructional technologies.
- Partner with faculty members, disciplines, and/or divisions to lead new exploratory initiatives and pilot projects for instructional technology.
- Provide pedagogical and technical consulting, training, and project management to help instructors and programs find innovative and effective ways to use technology to achieve their teaching goals, for both in-person and online courses.
- Provide academic technology support and general technical support in the office of academic affairs as needed.
Software Procurement
- Annual Faculty Survey: Conduct a comprehensive annual software inventory survey with faculty to identify current software usage and determine which platforms are required for the upcoming academic year.
- Inventory Management: Keep the academic software inventory continuously up to date, tracking license counts and deployment locations.
- Renewal Administration: Proactively contact vendors to initiate the renewal process for software that faculty have requested for the next academic year.
- License Cancellation: Cancel software subscriptions and licenses that faculty no longer wish to renew or that are underutilized.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate directly with software vendors during every annual renewal cycle to secure lower pricing and optimal value for the College.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Information Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Experience: 3+ years of experience working in higher education academic technology, instructional design, or IT procurement.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in administering Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred), Student Information Systems, and deploying LTI integrations.
- Vendor Management Skills: Proven track record in software procurement, contract negotiation, and managing vendor relationships, with a strong ability to secure competitive pricing.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and pedagogical concepts to non-technical faculty and staff.
- Analytical Ability: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, specifically regarding inventory management, survey data analysis, and budget tracking.
Compensation and Benefits:
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $77,000. The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education, and other factors including departmental budget.
Full benefits information including eligibility details is located at: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Technology Lead
Map your role to the right SOC code
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Technology Lead role meets specialty occupation standards. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code before applying so you can frame your experience around the degree requirements listed there.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with research institutions, and certain government contractors can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Search OFLC disclosure data for Technology Lead LCA filings at cap-exempt organizations to find roles that don't depend on lottery selection.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro before salary discussions so you know whether an offer legally clears the threshold.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Filter Technology Lead openings on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for your occupation code. That surfaces companies that have already cleared the DOL certification step, not just firms that say they're open to sponsorship.
Get your I-129 petition filed early in the fiscal year
For cap-subject roles, H-1B registration opens in March and USCIS typically reaches the cap within the first five days. Confirm your employer's timeline for submitting registration and petition documents so delays on their end don't cost you a lottery slot.
Document your technical leadership scope precisely
USCIS RFEs on Technology Lead petitions often challenge whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Provide an org chart, a breakdown of architectural decisions you own, and any cross-functional scope that distinguishes your position from a general software engineer role.
H-1B Visa Technology Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Roles where any bachelor's degree would suffice can draw RFEs from USCIS. Your employer's job description should specify the degree field, not just a degree level, to satisfy the specialty occupation definition.
How do I find Technology Lead jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Technology Lead openings by verified LCA filing history, so you can see which employers have already filed with the DOL for this occupation rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness. That's a more reliable signal than a job posting that simply says 'visa sponsorship available.'
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Technology Lead role without going back into the lottery?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once your petition has been pending for 180 days or is already approved, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. A Technology Lead position at a new company typically qualifies if your SOC code stays consistent. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or when you start.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm promoted from a senior engineer to Technology Lead at the same company?
A significant change in job duties, title, or work location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and a new LCA with DOL before the change takes effect. Moving into a Technology Lead role typically triggers this requirement because the responsibilities and prevailing wage level shift materially from an individual contributor position.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Technology Lead hiring?
DOL requires your employer's LCA to certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your SOC code and work location, published quarterly through the OFLC Wage Search. Technology Lead roles generally fall into wage level III or IV, which are the higher tiers. Employers who can't meet that threshold legally cannot file the LCA, so confirming wage compliance early filters out offers that will stall at the DOL stage.