Virtual Reality (VR) Specialist - Pierpont : Job Details

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.