Posted 11/12/2024 through 12/02/2024 or until filled Pierpont Community & Technical College Job Description JOB TITLE: Virtual Reality (VR) Specialist AGENCY: Pierpont Community and Technical College WORK LOCATION: Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 FLSA Status: Exempt Employee Category: Nonclassified GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Virtual Reality (VR) Instructional Specialist college will design, develop, and implement VR-based educational programs to enhance student learning and engagement across various disciplines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with Faculty to conceptualize and design realistic and engaging virtual reality scenarios that align with curriculum concepts
- Utilize VR concept tools and software to develop interactive and immersive VR environments, including 3D models, animations, textures, and audio elements
- Provide training, technical support, and documentation to faculty and staff on effectively using VR scenarios in education
- Serve as instructional specialist in teaching VR technology to students
- Responsible for troubleshooting, reporting, and client consultation requests specifically for the virtual reality use within targeted courses
- Will develop, implement, and monitor a plan for update and maintenance of VR equipment
- Conduct rigorous testing and quality assurance to provide that the VR scenarios are functional, error free, and conducive to effective learning
- Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in VR, simulation based learning, and education to drive excellence and innovation in scenario development
- Assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates, and the construction of programs.
- Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There may be other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with integrating technology into curriculum virtual reality platforms
- Knowledge of Meta accounts and how they interact with VR equipment, software, and operating systems
- Be knowledgeable of computer software, including the latest software applications and operating systems for immersive learning within a virtual reality environment for an educational setting
- Able to pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, work independently of supervision
- Able to deliver excellent customer care
- Able to apply critical thinking, problem solving, and judgment skills
- Skill in integrating technology into curriculum and other educational services
- Skill in creating content using Open VR SDK
- Skill in creating content using Windows Mixed Reality SDK
- Skill in creating content using the Oculus SDK
- Ability to translate customer requirements into a virtual construct
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution in Virtual Reality Content Development, or related discipline and experience in VR development, including proficiency in VR authoring tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to travel and visit internal and external individuals in various locations.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally
DISCLAIMER: This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor. Most requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public.