Instructional Production Specialist - The Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
About The Position
The John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) invites applications for the position of Instructional Production Specialist. The Instructional Production Specialist provides administrative, technical, and production support to the Dutton Institute learning design team and the broader EMS teaching and learning community. Working closely with learning designers, faculty, and instructional support partners, this position assists with: Preparing, organizing, and maintaining course materials and instructional systems Performing proofreading and quality assurance tasks Training and supervising student digital accessibility assistants Engaging in accessibility work Monitoring Digital Learning Cooperative offerings Supporting the design team in troubleshooting issues The Instructional Production Specialist helps support effective teaching practices and contributes to positive and inclusive learning experiences for students. The successful candidate will: Be organized and have a keen attention to detail Possess excellent writing and proofreading skills Be comfortable learning and using new technologies This is an entry-level position that offers opportunities to learn and grow within a collaborative instructional support environment. The position works under the guidance of experienced learning designers and follows established processes and best practices for course development and delivery.
Requirements
- General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
- No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education
- Be organized and have a keen attention to detail
- Possess excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Be comfortable learning and using new technologies
Responsibilities
- Preparing, organizing, and maintaining course materials and instructional systems
- Performing proofreading and quality assurance tasks
- Training and supervising student digital accessibility assistants
- Engaging in accessibility work
- Monitoring Digital Learning Cooperative offerings
- Supporting the design team in troubleshooting issues
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
- One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
