Instructional Technologist, Penn State Great Valley

Penn State University

14d•$49,188 - $71,340•Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is hiring an Instructional Technology Specialist to join its online learning design team at the Great Valley campus in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The role supports the design and development of high-quality online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning experiences through instructional design, multimedia production, graphic design, web development, and production studio management. The specialist works with faculty, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to create engaging, accessible courses and digital learning experiences. A major focus is leading multimedia production for Great Valley. The specialist conceptualizes, creates, edits, and maintains video, audio, graphics, animations, illustrations, infographics, interactive learning objects, and other digital content; advises colleagues on effective multimedia use; and ensures that media supports learning objectives and accessible learner experiences. The role manages the campus multimedia production studio and its equipment, coordinates recording sessions, establishes workflows and standards, supports faculty recording and presentation techniques, and evaluates production technologies. The specialist also manages designated Great Valley WordPress websites, including content, page layouts, visual elements, troubleshooting, accessibility, and usability. They provide instructional design support for online and hybrid courses, including faculty consultation, course content development and revision, alignment of objectives with activities and assessments, Canvas development, quality and accessibility reviews, and course readiness and maintenance. The role also serves as a multimedia and educational technology resource for the instructional design team and contributes to evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; previous relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of education.
No prior relevant work experience is required.
Strong communication, collaboration, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress, responsive design, web accessibility, and current web standards.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of staff employment visas.
Successful completion of required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with instructional design and online learning principles.
Experience developing online courses.
Experience with Canvas or another learning management system.
Experience with video and audio production and editing.
Experience with graphic design and digital media production.
Experience with multimedia production studios and recording equipment.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable professional multimedia tools.
Experience with Articulate 360 or similar e-learning development tools.
Experience with WordPress website development and maintenance.
Experience with HTML and CSS.
Experience with web and digital accessibility standards.
Experience consulting with and supporting faculty.
Experience with project management and production workflows.
Experience with emerging educational technologies and artificial intelligence tools.
Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, learning design, or a related field.

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, usability, and routine troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain learning content within Canvas and related educational technologies.
Apply instructional design principles and online learning best practices to course development and revision projects.
Ensure digital learning materials and multimedia meet applicable accessibility standards and follow copyright and University requirements.
Consult with faculty on multimedia, instructional technology, course design, learner engagement, and effective online teaching practices.
Support other instructional designers with advanced multimedia, graphic design, web, and educational technology needs.
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and production tools that can improve teaching, learning, and content development.
Develop and maintain documentation, templates, standards, and workflows for multimedia production, web content, and instructional development.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with faculty, staff, vendors, and University partners.