Instructional Technologist, Penn State Great Valley

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University at the Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA, is seeking an Instructional Technology Specialist to join a growing online learning design team. This role combines instructional design, multimedia production, and web development to create accessible online and hybrid courses and digital learning experiences.

The specialist will lead multimedia production, advise on media usage to meet learning objectives, and manage the campus studio and WordPress websites while exploring new

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and online learning.
• Experience creating multimedia content and interactive learning objects.
• Familiarity with WordPress websites and web accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, revise, and support online and hybrid courses with faculty and designers.
• Produce professional multimedia content: video, audio, graphics, animations, infographics, interactive materials.
• Lead multimedia projects from concept to delivery and maintenance.
• Manage the Great Valley multimedia studio, equipment, workflows, scheduling, and faculty support.
• Develop graphics and assets for courses, websites, and digital initiatives.
• Maintain WordPress sites with accessible, usable content.

Skills

Instructional design

Multimedia production

Web development

Graphic design

Accessibility

Tools

WordPress

HTML/CSS

Canvas

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State's School of Graduate and Professional Studies is accepting applications for an Instructional Technology Specialist (professional level) to join our growing online learning design team at the Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA.

The Instructional Technology Specialist will support the design and development of high-quality online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning experiences through a combination of instructional design, multimedia production, graphic design, web development, and production studio management. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to develop engaging and accessible courses and digital learning experiences while providing expertise in multimedia, web technologies, and instructional design.

The Instructional Technology Specialist will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to design, develop, revise, and enhance courses and digital learning experiences. The position requires a strong understanding of instructional design principles, online learning, accessibility, and educational technology, along with demonstrated expertise in multimedia and visual design.

A major component of the position will be leading multimedia production for Great Valley. The specialist will conceptualize, create, edit, and maintain multimedia assets including video, audio, graphics, animations, illustrations, infographics, interactive learning objects, and other digital content. The specialist will advise faculty and instructional designers on effective uses of multimedia and help ensure that media supports course learning objectives and provides an engaging and accessible learner experience.

The specialist will manage Great Valley's multimedia production studio and associated equipment and technologies. Responsibilities will include coordinating and supporting studio recording sessions, maintaining production equipment, establishing production workflows and standards, assisting faculty with recording and presentation techniques, and evaluating emerging technologies that can improve multimedia production.

The position will also manage and maintain designated Great Valley websites built in WordPress. Responsibilities will include creating and updating web content, managing page layouts and visual elements, troubleshooting issues, maintaining accessibility and usability standards, and collaborating with campus stakeholders on website improvements. Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress, responsive design, web accessibility, and current web standards is expected.

In addition to multimedia and web responsibilities, the specialist will provide instructional design support for online and hybrid courses. This may include consulting with faculty, developing and revising course content, aligning learning objectives with instructional activities and assessments, developing materials in Canvas, applying instructional design best practices, reviewing courses for quality and accessibility, and assisting with course readiness and maintenance.

The specialist will serve as a multimedia and educational technology resource for the instructional design team and will contribute to the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and other tools that support course development, multimedia production, and learner engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, revise, and support online and hybrid courses in collaboration with faculty and instructional designers.
• Produce professional multimedia content including video, audio, graphics, animations, illustrations, infographics, and interactive learning materials.
• Lead multimedia projects from concept and planning through production, editing, delivery, and maintenance.
• Manage the Great Valley multimedia production studio, including equipment, recording workflows, scheduling, documentation, and faculty support.
• Develop graphics and visual assets for courses, websites, presentations, communications, and other digital initiatives.
• Manage and maintain designated WordPress websites, including content, layout, graphics, accessibility, usabi