Full-time Educational Media Specialist
About The Position
The Educational Media Specialist provides guidance and support in the analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of digital media for use in new and existing programs at Algonquin College. This role offers expertise in graphic design, video editing, animations, web programming, and the development and support of content for digital and mobile learning environments. The incumbent utilizes and supports a wide range of educational technologies and systems to provide efficient services to AC Online. The role involves providing guidance in the visual analysis and design of courses and applications, offering leadership in graphical user interface, embedded media, usability, mobile functionality, and accessibility. The position also includes working with the Studio team and other departments to introduce new educational technologies and eLearning applications to the College. The incumbent advises and supports the Studio team on the effective use of educational technology tools to develop engaging learning content and integrate it into the curriculum to enhance the student learning experience. This role supports Academic Managers, Project Managers, and Instructional Designers by participating in design meetings, using and integrating digital media, researching and implementing new technologies, creating and testing prototypes, and establishing best practices for educational technologies in digital learning environments. The incumbent develops graphics for the web using illustration and photography, and provides leadership on the use of third-party media, Creative Commons licenses, open educational resources, and stock media. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing video-based media, using prototypes and storyboards to create accessible and relevant digital learning environments.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Multimedia Design or a relevant field is preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ of progressive experience in multimedia development.
- Experience in Instructional Design and Educational Technology.
- Current experience with the latest Media Design Products, Rapid Development Tools, eLearning products and Learning Management Systems.
- Experience in development and support of accessible web based media.
- Experience in delivering technology training and supporting the integration of technology within curriculum delivery.
- Experience in development and support of web, multimedia, and marketing.
Responsibilities
- Provides guidance and support in the analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of digital media for new and existing programs.
- Offers expertise in graphic design, video editing, animations, web programming, and content development for digital and mobile learning environments.
- Utilizes and supports educational technologies and systems for AC Online.
- Provides guidance in the visual analysis and design of courses and applications, focusing on graphical user interface, embedded media, usability, mobile functionality, and accessibility.
- Works with the Studio team and other departments to introduce new educational technologies and eLearning applications.
- Advises and supports the Studio team on the effective use of educational technology tools for developing engaging learning content and curriculum integration.
- Supports Academic Managers, Project Managers, and Instructional Designers in design meetings, digital media integration, technology research and implementation, prototype creation and testing, and establishing best practices.
- Develops web graphics through illustration and photography.
- Provides leadership on the use of third-party media, Creative Commons licenses, open educational resources, and stock media.
- Designs, develops, and implements video-based media using prototypes and storyboards to create accessible digital learning environments.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans
- Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses
- Lifetime retirement pension (CAAT Pension Plan)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
