Instructional Designer/Multimedia Specialist

Job Title: Instructional Designer/Multimedia Specialist
Job Duties: The Instructional Designer/Multimedia Specialist works as part of a team in Athens Teaching and Learning Innovation Services (ATLIS) at Athens State University. Supervised by the Director, this position functions primarily to design and develop courses and modules for online, blended, and face-to-face learning environments. The position secondarily functions to design and develop multimedia lessons and materials for instructional use.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with faculty to design and develop engaging courses and course content for online, blended, and face-to-face environments

Designs and develops interactive multimedia content for use in courses

Designs and develops graphics for use in multimedia, print, and web-based products

Designs and develops brochures, advertisements, announcements, training materials, how-to guides, and other print materials

Writes scripts and develops storyboards for videos and other multimedia products

Shoots and edits field and studio-based videos for instructional products, utilizing professional video and audio technology

Serves as Technical Producer for live webinars and other cloud-based events originating in the television studio and other locations

Designs and conducts training for faculty in multimedia skills and best practices

Consults with faculty to recommend multimedia tools and strategies

Researches best practices in instructional design and multimedia development, and explores innovative methods to share with faculty

Applies best practices of instructional design and multimedia learning to course design and development

Works with faculty to develop course content in compliance with Quality Matters rubric and other adopted standards

Provides occasional audio‑visual support for events and meetings

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need

Actively works towards building cooperative and collaborative relationships with peers, internal faculty, and staff

Maintains an open door to internal and external customers

Identifies opportunities for improvements to work practices and offers viable solutions for implementation

Proactively engages in problem solving related to tasks in this position with internal and external people

Routinely practices self‑monitoring by assessing self to make improvements or take corrective action to improve performance

Completes other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required in Media Production, Instructional Design, or equivalent experience as an Instructional Designer or Multimedia Producer in a Higher Education setting

Experience working with Higher Education faculty to design and deliver online and face-to‑face courses

Proficiency in basic software tools (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)

Proficiency in writing, shooting, and editing audio and video content using professional cameras and technologies (Adobe Premiere, Camtasia Studio, Adobe After Effects, Audacity, VMix)

Proficiency in authoring interactive multimedia content using professional tools (Captivate, Articulate Storyline, etc.)

Proficiency in print and graphic design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

Understanding of instructional design models and strategies, as well as multimedia learning theory and practice, and ability to apply them to specific course design needs

Knowledge and experience creating and modifying multimedia content for accessibility compliance

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision or oversight

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Media Production, Instructional Design

2 years’ experience in Higher Education designing and developing interactive multimedia learning content

Expertise in HTML

Experience developing SCORM compliant content

Experience with Blackboard Learn and Canvas

Experience with CourseArc design software

Familiarity with Quality Matters Rubric

Salary Schedule
Salary Band: P360. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. To view salary schedules, visit https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/.

Equal Opportunity
At Athens State University, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment or admissions.

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