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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is accepting applications for an Instructional Technology Specialist (professional level) to join our growing online learning design team at the Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA.
The Instructional Technology Specialist will support the design and development of high-quality online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning experiences through a combination of instructional design, multimedia production, graphic design, web development, and production studio management. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to develop engaging and accessible courses and digital learning experiences while providing expertise in multimedia, web technologies, and instructional design.
The Instructional Technology Specialist will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to design, develop, revise, and enhance courses and digital learning experiences. The position requires a strong understanding of instructional design principles, online learning, accessibility, and educational technology, along with demonstrated expertise in multimedia and visual design.
A major component of the position will be leading multimedia production for Great Valley. The specialist will conceptualize, create, edit, and maintain multimedia assets including video, audio, graphics, animations, illustrations, infographics, interactive learning objects, and other digital content. The specialist will advise faculty and instructional designers on effective uses of multimedia and help ensure that media supports course learning objectives and provides an engaging and accessible learner experience.
The specialist will manage Great Valley's multimedia production studio and associated equipment and technologies. Responsibilities will include coordinating and supporting studio recording sessions, maintaining production equipment, establishing production workflows and standards, assisting faculty with recording and presentation techniques, and evaluating emerging technologies that can improve multimedia production.
The position will also manage and maintain designated Great Valley websites built in WordPress. Responsibilities will include creating and updating web content, managing page layouts and visual elements, troubleshooting issues, maintaining accessibility and usability standards, and collaborating with campus stakeholders on website improvements. Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress, responsive design, web accessibility, and current web standards is expected.
In addition to multimedia and web responsibilities, the specialist will provide instructional design support for online and hybrid courses. This may include consulting with faculty, developing and revising course content, aligning learning objectives with instructional activities and assessments, developing materials in Canvas, applying instructional design best practices, reviewing courses for quality and accessibility, and assisting with course readiness and maintenance.
The specialist will serve as a multimedia and educational technology resource for the instructional design team and will contribute to the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and other tools that support course development, multimedia production, and learner engagement.
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 effectively with faculty, staff, vendors, and University partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should demonstrate experience with instructional design and online learning principles as well as multimedia and digital content development. Experience should include several of the following areas:
- Instructional design and online course development
- Canvas or another learning management system
- Video and audio production and editing
- Graphic design and digital media production
- Multimedia production studios and recording equipment
- Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable professional multimedia tools
- Articulate 360 or similar e-learning development tools
- WordPress website development and maintenance
- HTML and CSS
- Web and digital accessibility standards
- Faculty consultation and support
- Project management and production workflows
- Emerging educational technologies and artificial intelligence tools
- Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, learning design, or a related field
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should have strong communication, collaboration, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills and be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively across multiple projects.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This hybrid position requires an on-site presence as needed.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.
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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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, or relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education
- Strong communication, collaboration, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects
- Instructional design and online course development experience
- Experience with Canvas or another learning management system
- Video and audio production and editing experience
- Graphic design and digital media production experience
- Experience managing 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
- WordPress website development and maintenance experience
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Knowledge of web and digital accessibility standards
- Faculty consultation and support experience
- Project management and production workflow experience
- Experience with emerging educational technologies and artificial intelligence tools
- Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, learning design, or a related field
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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