Student Course Production Assistant - School of Continuing Education

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

Job summary

MacEwan University is seeking a Student Course Production Assistant to support course design and production within the School of Continuing Education. This role offers hands-on experience in design and educational media development, perfect for students looking to apply their skills in a practical setting. Responsibilities include creating visual assets, researching design principles, and assisting with digital learning objects. Join a dynamic team that values continuous learning and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Continuous learning culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in design, visual or interactive projects.
• Ability to translate concepts into real deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of visual design assets for courses.
• Research best practices for visual hierarchy and layouts.
• Assist in building or updating digital learning objects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Resourcefulness

Education

Current Student at MacEwan University

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

H5P

Articulate 365

HTML

Job description

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Competition Number: 25.05.137

Category: Casual (less than 35 hours per week)

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

Closing Date: May 20, 2025

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.
  
  

Benefits

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

• Competitive base pay
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth
  
  

How To Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. Please include your current GPA and a portfolio along with your resume and cover letter. If you require assistance, please contact us at [e-mail].

If you are experiencing technical difficulties when submitting your application, please try submitting through a different browser (i.e., Safari, Firefox, Chrome, etc.). If the issue persists, please send a screenshot of the error message to [e-mail] so we can assist and ensure your application is received.

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.

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