FT Instructional Multimedia Developer - HigherEdJobs

**Salary:** $56,472.00 - $64,376.00 Annually

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Job Number:** 2602120-001044

**Division:** FT--Academics

**Departments:** FT--Academics - Academic Affairs - Institutional Research

**FLSA:** Non-Exempt

**Remote Work Eligible:** No

**Pay Grade:** NE09

**Duration/Parameters:** 40 Hours/Week; 12 Months/Year; Grant Funded through 12/29

****Position Summary****

**Position Summary**: The Instructional Multimedia Developer serves as the primary production specialist for the AI-Powered Success initiative and is responsible for collaborating with faculty and instructional designers to transform complex academic concepts into engaging, high-quality digital learning assets, focusing on the technical development of interactive "Drop-In Modules," micro credentials, and open educational resources (OER) using industry-standard multimedia tools.

**Essential Functions**: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

**Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.**

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****Duties and Responsibilities****

**Duties and Responsibilities**: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position is responsible for the following:

Develops responsive, interactive, and visually engaging learning modules using tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline); creates original instructional media, including custom graphics, animations, motion graphics, and video assets using industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia)

Locates, curates, and edits existing open-source media and stock assets to enhance course content while ensuring copyright and attribute practice; packages and publishes content (e.g.,SCORM, xAPI) for deployment into Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) while maintaining platform-agnostic formats for OER distribution

Develops digital instructional materials in alignment with accessibility standards; applies Creative Commons licensing to developed materials and prepares finalized assets and source files for public dissemination in the "Rural AI Playbook" and Open Resource Library

Collaborates with subject matter experts and department staff to translate academic content into effective digital learning experiences while preserving instructional intent and rigor; produces rapid prototypes, mockups, and sample interactions to support faculty review and iterative design

Mains an organized repository of project assets and source files

Performs other duties as assigned

**General Expectations:**Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

****Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities****

**Education and Experience Requirements:**

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Digital Media, or a related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education.

Three (3) years of professional experience developing multimedia learning materials. Prior experience working in a higher education environment preferred.

Prior experience developing Open Educational Resources (OER) and applying Creative Commons licensing preferred

_An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered._

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

Knowledge of and ability to comply with college policies and procedures

Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.1) and their application in digital learning design

Knowledge of generative AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT) to support content creation, media generation, and workflow optimization

Knowledge of HTML, basic web design principles, and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) including SCORM/xAPI standards

Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER), Creative Commons licensing, and copyright compliance

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

Ability to work independently to identify technical solutions for pedagogical challenges

Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with attention to detail

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, instructional designers, and staff

Skill in using Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise) to develop responsive, interactive learning modules

Skill in using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere) and Camtasia for graphic design, video editing, and screen casting

Skill in working in a cross-functional team environment utilizing tact and diplomacy

****Work Environment & Physical Requirements****

**Work Environment:**Work is primarily performed under limited supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel may be required.

**Physical Requirements:** Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important

**Reports To:**FIPSE Grant Project Director