Job Description

Overview

Online Programs at Utah State University Extension is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to produce online educational content for non-credit programs. Projects involve working with subject-matter experts and other design professionals to create online courses. Subjects are wide-ranging and may include parenting and relationships education, personal finance, pesticide safety, and gardening, etc. The position (Instructional Designer I) is a portfolio-building opportunity that provides experience in audio/video editing, animation, and interactive video production. It also involves organizing, updating, and structuring course content into a learning management system (LMS) and fulfilling additional tasks that fall within the scope of online education.

The primary focus of this position will be supporting USU\xe2\x80\x99s Utah Marriage Commission and USU Healthy Relationships Utah initiatives. The Instructional Designer will design, develop, and produce online relationship education content. The Utah Marriage Commission provides educational services to help individuals and couples form and sustain healthy relationships and enduring marriages (see StrongerMarriage.org). Healthy Relationships Utah is an Extension initiative that offers relationship skills programs in schools, jails, and communities throughout Utah. (see HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org).

The administrative offices for USU Extension and the Utah Marriage Commission are in Logan Utah, where work space is available. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah, consistent with USU policy 330. Regardless of primary work location, we expect regular in-office time on the Logan USU campus.

The position is full-time. Estimated start date is August 1, 2023

Excellent University benefits are included with an approximate value of 45% of your annual salary (see ). Continued employment is contingent upon performance and on-going grant funding.

Responsibilities

(40%) Multimedia Development
Produce educational multimedia, including capturing and editing video, creating animations and graphics, editing audio, creating narrated presentations, etc. Speed, creativity, and a desire to push boundaries while juggling multiple projects is expected.

(40%) Course Building and Instructional Design
Organize and build courses in learning management systems, utilizing knowledge of educational and instructional design theories and emerging technologies.

(20%) Other duties
Other tasks as requested by unit supervisor or project manager including, but not limited to, overall brand design and promotion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field, OR four years of experience producing and editing multimedia materials, preferably for education or training, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Evidence of project work using multimedia tools and instructional or web development tools, such as Final Cut, Premiere Pro, Audition, Camtasia, Captivate, Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint.
• Evidence of work using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Digital Chalk, Moodle), or content management systems (e.g., WordPress).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field.
• Strong multimedia editing and production skills.
• Experience teaching or designing online courses using different LMS environments.
• Experience setting up digital credentials.
• Experience using a variety of video equipment including SLR cameras, mobile devices, microphones, lighting, etc.
• Experience with SCORM, HTML, CSS, etc.
• Residence in Utah and ability to spend regular in-office time on the Logan USU campus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Evidence of good instructional design skills.
• Evidence of strong organization and customer service skills.
• Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively with strong visual design skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and troubleshoot systems quickly with limited training.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a team environment and on collaborative projects.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under \xe2\x80\x9cResume/CV\xe2\x80\x9d

• One instructional writing sample to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under \xe2\x80\x9cDocuments 1-10\xe2\x80\x9d
• One graphical/instructional design sample to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under \xe2\x80\x9cDocuments 1-10\xe2\x80\x9d
• Cover Letter - address all the minimum and preferred qualifications to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah\xe2\x80\x99s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 \xe2\x80\x9cvery high research activity\xe2\x80\x9d by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

USU\xe2\x80\x99s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master\xe2\x80\x99s and 42 doctoral degrees. about USU.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful , a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university\xe2\x80\x99s ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.

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