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Instructional Technology

Instructional Technology Specialists develop engaging and immersive learner experiences by leveraging digital technologies and design principles to create media solutions; produce media assets including graphics, video, and data visualizations; design virtual learning environments, and collaborate with production teams to develop digital materials that align with course objectives.

• Evaluate academic program and course needs to develop visual design plans and digital media solutions
• Curate, design, and produce media for course assets including infographics, illustrations, video and audio composition, animations, diagrams, and models
• Design and maintain virtual learning environments including virtual studios, immersive experiences, and extended reality experiences
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and production teams to develop and deliver online course materials/experiences; ensure that design plans align with pedagogical objectives
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies in learning design, media trends and theories related to learner experience
• Ensure accessibility standards are met; integrate assistive technology, accessible design, and universal design principles and guidelines with digital material
• Create original artwork and illustrations for use in digital media
• Maintain and support learner technologies for use in instructional activities including multimedia recording and editing software and digital media equipment
• Develop training materials for faculty in the use of lecture technologies and video hosting platforms
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00