Media and Ed Tech Specialist
- Employer
- University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
STA00157PO25
Job Family:Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function:Course Production
USC Market Title:Course Producer
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131803
Job Level:P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title):Media and Ed Tech Specialist
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department:PROV Distributed Learning Support Services
State Pay Band:5
Approved Starting Salary:$45,133
Advertised Salary Range:$45,133 - Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy:Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.
Basis :12 months
Job Search Category:Information Technology
About University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary:Reporting to the Assistant Director of Distributed Learning, this position plays a key role in developing innovative multimedia resources and supporting faculty in integrating technology effectively into their teaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional media production, a deep understanding of educational technologies, and experience working in higher education settings. They should have strong skills in video production, editing, and multimedia development to create digital content that supports teaching goals.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, Digital Media, Film/Video Production, or a related field, plus two years of professional experience in educational video production and multimedia development. Expertise in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Camtasia, or similar tools. Experience integrating multimedia into learning management systems.
- Master’s degree in educational technology, Digital Media, Film/Video Production, or a related field, plus three or more years of professional experience in higher education instructional media production.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of educational technology trends and multimedia best practices for higher education.
- Expertise in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the context of multimedia accessibility and educational technology.
- Proficiency with LMS-integrated video tools (e.g., Panopto, Zoom).
Skills
- Advanced video production, editing, and post-production techniques.
- Experience with motion graphics, animation, video compression, and streaming technologies.
- Ability to create interactive multimedia content that enhances online learning.
Abilities
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty to develop effective digital learning materials.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Capacity to lift, carry, and operate video equipment as needed.
- Excellent communication and coaching skills, with a commitment to faculty support and innovation.
Job Duty:
Instructional Video Production & Editing
- Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and produce instructional videos that enhance student engagement.
- Edit and refine video and audio content using industry-standard tools.
- Integrate interactive elements into videos to improve learning outcomes.
- Ensure all multimedia content meets accessibility standards.
Yes
Percentage of Time:40
Job Duty:Faculty Coaching & Educational Technology Support
- Provide guidance on best practices for integrating video and multimedia into course design.
- Stay current with emerging technologies in instructional media and support faculty in their effective use.
Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Multimedia Technology & Studio Operations
- Manage the CTE’s video production studio, ensuring high-quality audio/visual outputs.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for faculty using multimedia tools.
Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Special Projects & Events
- Assist in producing multimedia content for professional development, marketing, and special initiatives.
- Support faculty and staff in recording on-site and off-site interviews, podcasts, seminars, and webinars to enhance teaching excellence.
Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Desired Start Date:04/01/2025
Job Open Date:02/27/2025
Job Close Date:04/12/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 12, 2025.
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184019
EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.
The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.
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