Media Specialist

01 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) seeks an Educational Media Specialist for the ITS - Educational Media team. The role collaborates with instructional staff and students to integrate AV and multimedia tools into curricula, leveraging hardware and software knowledge to enhance instruction.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of three years in higher education, with strong project management, communication, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience, preferably in higher education.
• Strong project management skills, including managing scope of work and multiple projects.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills (verbal & written).
• Proficiency with word processing, email, and virtual meeting apps (G Suite/Workspace or MS 365).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructional staff to incorporate AV resources into curricular content.
• Identify and select resources to meet learning outcomes and objectives.
• Prepare and distribute reports on resource effectiveness.
• Lead training for faculty, staff, and students on approved resources.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for selected tools.
• Conduct regular inspections and evaluations of resources and tools.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in educational technology.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: Media Specialist Department: ITS - Educational Media (Scott Mascena) FLSA: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Location: Moultrie Campus

JOB SUMMARY: The educational media specialist is responsible for collaborating with PCOM’s instructional staff and students to facilitate the use and integration of audio visual (AV) and multimedia resources and digital tools into instructional material and course instruction. The incumbent possesses and demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and proficiency with educational technology resources, including hardware and software, and provides guidance to instructional staff on incorporating their use to enhance curriculum planning and administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful incumbent will perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodations: Collaborate with instructional staff to incorporate audio visual resources into curricular content; serve as a consultant to identify and select appropriate resources to achieve desired learning outcomes. Identify and select appropriate resources, including hardware and software applications, to achieve desired learning objectives; participate in ongoing and ad hoc needs analysis, resource selection, and effectiveness evaluation processes, as appropriate. Compile and distribute regular and ad hoc reports regarding resource effectiveness. Lead efforts to train faculty, staff, and students, both individually and collectively, on approved resources; provide technical assistance and troubleshooting on selected resources. Conduct regular and ad hoc inspections and evaluation of selected resources and tools. Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and new and emerging hardware and software technology developments; apply knowledge to recommend and implement changes in policies, procedures, and technology training plans, as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years’ experience, preferably in a higher education setting. Strong project management skills, including managing scope of work; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously towards achieving desired outcomes. Strong customer service orientation. Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, and written. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Proficiency with word processing, email, and virtual meeting applications, including on the Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 platforms.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in related field, such as education or communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to view computer screens for extended periods. Manual dexterity and mobility to use personal computers and other office equipment. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Starting Hourly Rate

$24.38 The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.

At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, you will be part of a community of caring, professional and committed individuals who focus on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students. Our dedication to academic and institutional excellence drives everything we do. As a PCOM employee at our Philadelphia, PA Suwanee, GA or Moultrie, GA locations, you can make a meaningful contribution to the continued success and improvement of the College. At PCOM, you can become part of our rich heritage, enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, and take advantage of opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is an equal opportunity employer. PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.

PCOM provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with ADA qualifying disabilities who need assistance in completing the online application and/or the hiring process due to their diagnosed disability. Please email the PCOM Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator) at [e-mail] or call 215-871-6528 to begin the disability accommodation process. Reasonable accommodation requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.