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EdHub Learning Experience and Media Designer

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States


EdHub Learning Experience and Media Designer

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

Your application packet should include the following:

  • Cover letter, addressing:

  • Interest and qualifications for the position and

  • Professional commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity.

  • Resume

Summary

The University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education's EdHub for Community and Professional Learning is hiring a Learning Experience and Media Designer.

The EdHub Learning Experience and Media Designer will collaborate with university partners, including faculty, media and information technology professionals, and other learning experts, to develop web-based, virtual, and instructor-led learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a strong ability to integrate media production, learning experience design, and project management to create online assets for community and professional learning. They will be passionate about education and educational equity, including the domains of non-credit and alternate credentials. They will be excited to work end-to-end to conceptualize, plan, and produce a variety of learning and media experiences as part of a dynamic and evolving organization.

This position will be responsible for all aspects of digital content creation, including conceptualization, pre-production, production, and post-production and will lead technical operations to provide a quality experience for diverse online learners.

Starting date: As soon as possible. Please note that this position is two-year term-limited, with the possibility of an extension based on available funding.

Work format: The Marsal Family School of Education is located at 610 E. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. While the majority of the work days will be on-site at the Marsal School, this role will allow for a flexible schedule of up to two days per week performed remotely . Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending upon the business needs of the school and/or university requirements.

Supervision: This position is supervised by the EdHub Education Content Specialist and Instructional Lead with support from the Faculty Director of the EdHub for Community and Professional Learning and the Managing Director of the Center for Educational Design, Evaluation, and Research (CEDER).

Salary: The general salary range for this position is $65,000-$78,000. You can expect to receive a competitive benefits package. Factors used to determine salary include education level, experience for the position, and internal equity within the unit. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor agreement and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

The EdHub Learning Experience and Media Designer will collaborate with university partners, including faculty, media and information technology professionals, and other learning experts, to develop web-based, virtual, and instructor-led learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a strong ability to integrate media production, learning experience design, and project management to create online assets for community and professional learning. They will be passionate about education and educational equity, including the domains of non-credit and alternate credentials. They will be excited to work end-to-end to conceptualize, plan, and produce a variety of learning and media experiences as part of a dynamic and evolving organization.

This position will be responsible for all aspects of digital content creation, including conceptualization, pre-production, production, and post-production and will lead technical operations to provide a quality experience for diverse online learners.

Who We Are

EdHub

TheEdHub for Community and Professional Learning ( is the Marsal Family School of Education's online learning center for educational professionals, community advocates, families, and policymakers. The mission of the EdHub is to catalyze a global community committed to ensuring that all students experience the joy, power, and love of learning. Started in 2021, the EdHub has added capacity, expertise, and infrastructure in the form of a recording studio to expand Marsal Education's online learning capabilities.

CEDER

The Center for Education Design, Evaluation, and Research (CEDER) advances equity and excellence in education by providing access to high-quality design, evaluation, and research services through collaborations with university, school, and community partners. CEDER is the departmental and administrative home of the EdHub. EdHub staff work alongside CEDER colleagues as a unit focused on furthering the goals of the EdHub.

Responsibilities

Learning Experience Design and Support

  • Collaborate with faculty, project teams, and information technology and communications professionals to conceptualize inclusive online learning experiences across multiple modalities.

  • Design templates guidelines to assist faculty and experts in the design of flexible, creative, and high-quality learning experiences.

  • Integrate media elements into multiple online platforms and learning management systems.

  • Engage with learners to provide ongoing support, improvement, and credential processing as necessary.

  • Support accessibility, quality assurance, copyright, and regulatory compliance as relevant.

Media Design and Production

  • Operate cameras, lighting equipment, audio, teleprompter, microphones, and other equipment.\

  • Record, edit, and produce media of different styles, such as lectures, screencasts, demonstrations, interviews, podcasts, or live events.

  • Provide coaching for partners during studio and field recording sessions.

  • Develop protocols and processes to support the optimal use of Marsal Family School of Education's recording studio and equipment.

General Project Management, Operations, and Administrative Support

  • Produce project status reports and schedules for project teams and university partners throughout the end-to-end lifecycle of online learning experiences.

  • Prepare documentation and summaries of key learning metrics.

  • Lead meetings, generate notes, and support unit administrative functions as needed.

  • Provide general administration and reporting across existing and emerging EdHub initiatives.

  • Assist with other EdHub and CEDER program planning, support, and implementation.

  • Other duties as relevant.

Required Qualifications

The EdHub team will conduct a holistic hiring process, considering a range of factors when considering the right fit for our center. You will most likely have most or all of the following qualifications.

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 2+ years of experience in a relevant field (e.g., digital media production, education, instructional design, communications, visual arts, business, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Proficiency in developing scripts, operating production equipment, and leveraging software applications to produce digital media assets.

  • Experience in sound and video editing.

  • Knowledge of the appropriate tools, media, and teaching strategies to accomplish course goals, objectives, and outcomes.

  • Strong project management skills to lead the design process and strong relationship skills to partner and collaborate with subject matter experts.

  • Experience communicating with diverse learner audiences through a variety of modalities.

  • Initiative, willingness to work independently and collaboratively, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

  • Ability to work in a dynamic, flexible work environment, including strong time- and task-management skills across multiple priorities.

  • Commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity (dije).

Desired Qualifications

These qualifications are desired but not required. You should still apply even without the following qualifications.

  • Background in web design and/or information technology for the development, and delivery of online pedagogies

  • Work with various relevant stakeholders, including college faculty and preK-12 education professionals, in policy and other education professional practice communities.

  • Experience with the following tools (or equivalent): Canvas, Canvas Catalog, Coursera, Zoom, Panopto, Kaltura, Quicktime, non-linear video editing applications (e.g., Premier or Final Cut Pro) and PollEverywhere

Additional Information

Marsal Education Statement on Diversity

We respect and value individuals from all races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, economic or veteran status, and other diverse perspectives and individual differences. Further, we are committed to tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect everywhere within our community and we affirm our promise to make the School of Education a welcoming place for all. In seeking new staff members, we are committed to hiring those who share in our reverence and expectation for diversity.

Information Session:

Thank you for your interest in our open Learning Experience and Media Designer role! We will be holding an information session to share additional details about the appointment and role. This is also an opportunity to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to join us:

Monday, July 15, 2024

2pm-2:45pm EST

Via zoom:

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

251327

Working Title

EdHub Learning Experience and Media Designer

Job Title

Instructional Learning Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Education

Department

MARSAL EDUC - CEDER

Posting Begin/End Date

7/08/2024 - 7/22/2024

Salary

$65,000.00 - $78,000.00

Career Interest

Instructional Services

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