Job Title: Digital Multimedia Online Learning Designer
Location: UNG - Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 230200
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Digital Multimedia Online Learning Designer on the Gainesville campus. This individual will work with faculty and instructional to design and develop creative applications of digital and multimedia resources to enhance online teaching and learning. This person must have the ability to create vision and then transform that vision into engaging resources that enhance learning. Solutions must be comprehensive, creative and geared for graphics, video and multimedia production and individual must have ability to produce said solutions. In turn, they must also be able to improve the quality of existing course media on both a large and small scale. This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with faculty and instructional designers to identify digital resources for newly designed and/or revised online courses.
• Identify requirements for multimedia technology necessary to produce and enhance web-based instruction including ensuring all materials are 508c compliant.
• Translate instructor concepts and contextual material into a wide range of online graphics, videos or other illustrative resources.
• Integrate visual and audio technology solutions as part of the course development process.
• Convert existing course materials to function optimally in the online environment.
• Maintain digital files for editing, storage and retrieval.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Work with accuracy in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
• Proficient with Windows and Mac platforms.
• Video Editing Software: Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Compressor, Adobe Premiere Pro, Aftereffects.
• Has to have knowledge on video and audio production (recording, editing, file compression).
• Image manipulation: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Content Management System: D2L.
• Knowledge on Virtual Classrooms: Blackboard, Citrix, Adobe platforms.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in media production, digital media, graphic design, or instructional technology required.
• Two years of multimedia design field experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience in use of media for instruction and media production required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HTML editing tools: Dreamweaver; SoftChalk preferred.
• Higher Education experience preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

Apply Before Date

7/31/2021

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Special Applicant Instructions

Please submit contact information for three professional references.