Student Course Production Assistant School of Continuing Education

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

MacEwan University seeks a Student Course Production Assistant to support course design and production. The role involves creating visual assets and applying design skills to enhance student learning. Ideal candidates are current students with design experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and visual projects.
• Ability to translate concepts into deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support design development and course production activities.
• Create visual design assets for student learning.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Current Student at MacEwan University

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Casual (less than 35 hours per week) MSA Band A (Steps 1-8): $15.415 - $22.434 per hour. May 20, 2025

Category

Casual (less than 35 hours per week)

MSA Band A (Steps 1-8): $15.415 - $22.434 per hour.

Closing Date

May 20, 2025

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

MacEwan University is seeking a Student Course Production Assistant for a casual opportunity with the School of Continuing Education.

Working closely with the program management team, the Student Course Production Assistant will apply developing design and technical skills to support design development and course production activities for new and existing courses within the School of Continuing Education. The work produced will support and enhance student learning across varying stages of the course life cycle – from initial development and promotion to post-pilot revisions. You will offer hands-on application of developing skills for a student interested in illustration, design, and educational media development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Applying learned and developing design skills to support the creation and production of visual design assets, such as illustrations, icons, layout elements, banners, infographics, and pedagogical scenarios, that support student learning while aligning with course objectives and institutional brand guidelines;
• Researching and applying best practices of visual hierarchy, spacing, and alignment for clean layouts in visual assets;
• Recognizing the impact of effective technical design on student success rates, instructor workload, and course marketability, and incorporating this understanding into daily responsibilities; and
• Assisting in building or updating digital learning objects (H5P, Rise, Articulate 365, Premier and others) under guidance/supervision and based on existing templates and guidelines.

Skills

You will have:

• An understanding of file formats, resolution, and image optimization for web and mobile delivery;
• Familiarity with design principles, learning theories, and accessibility principles (e.g., captioning, alt-text, colour-contrast checks);
• Effective written and verbal communication and customer service skills;
• Effective organizational and time management skills;
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• An analytical approach to troubleshooting media issues;
• Resourcefulness and flexibility to pivot between multiple projects and adjust to evolving requirements or tight timelines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (including the ability to create/modify images using Photoshop, Illustrator) and file management principles;
• The following would be considered assets:
  • Additional Digital design applications (i.e., Canva, Figma)
  • Familiarity with and ability to create multimedia or interactive learning activities using e-learning or multimedia authoring software (could include H5P, Articulate 365, Rise, Premier or similar)
  • Experience using a learning management system and associated programs
  • HTML and motion graphic skills

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at MacEwan University.
• Experience and/or coursework in design, visual or interactive projects, with the ability to translate concepts into real deliverables and demonstrate exposure to design and media tools.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [e-mail] and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Your personal information is being collected in accordance with section 33(c) of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). This information is protected under Part 2 of the FOIP Act and will be used to assess your qualifications for employment. Personal information such as the Curriculum Vitae / Resume and Cover Letter may be provided for viewing only to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone [phone].