Instructional Materials Coordinator

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Materials Coordinator, under general supervision, designs and develops multimedia materials. This role involves designing and developing multimedia materials for web-based and face-to-face educational course material, collaborating in the design and review of educational course material, and developing and disseminating advertising and promotional materials. The coordinator will also develop, create, and integrate graphics, photographs, and custom illustrations into online course material, presentations, and print resources. Team leadership in the development of advertising and promotional materials is also expected. The position requires managing work assignments using project management tools and maintaining awareness and knowledge of current design trends and advances in technology-mediated learning. Additionally, the coordinator updates information on the department’s website and social media outlets, coordinates with outside agencies, art services, web designers, the department of Public Relations, and print shop staff regularly, and keeps current with the latest trends in artificial intelligence and graphic design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
Three years of related experience in design with an emphasis on multimedia and e-learning.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Knowledge of desktop publications and graphic manipulation software, e-learning, web development, online course design principles and practices, and media applications.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment or work independently once given a project.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, and online instructional graphic design.
A complete portfolio of multimedia design content showcasing skills and experience.
Knowledge of storyboarding, visual design principles, and animation.
Artistic with a keen eye for aesthetics and visually appealing content.
Knowledge of Web Publishing software.
Ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops multimedia materials for web-based and face-to-face educational course material.
Collaborates in the design and review of educational course material.
Develops and disseminates advertising and promotional materials.
Develops, creates, and integrates graphics, photographs, and custom illustrations into online course material, presentations, and print resources.
Provides team leadership in development of advertising and promotional materials.
Manages work assignments using project management tools.
Maintains awareness and knowledge of current design trends and advances in technology-mediated learning.
Updates information on the department’s website and social media outlets.
Coordinates with outside agencies, art services, web designers, the department of Public Relations, and print shop staff regularly.
Keep current with the latest trends in artificial intelligence and graphic design.