NISS Educational Technology Specialist, Lead at Georgia State University

Special Instructions:A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Finalist applicants will need to submit name and contact information for three references (minimum).Minimum Hiring Qualifications:Bachelors degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience in instructional design education technology digital marketing and/or program development.Preferred Hiring Qualifications:A highly qualified candidate should demonstrate: Experience with learning management systems and instructional design across multiple subject areas Skill in developing user-centered learning content and products tailored to specific audiences Proven ability to design rigorous formative and summative assessments to measure learning progress and mastery Collaboration with product teams to ensure high-quality user experiences alongside curriculum and asset development Strong understanding of learning theory instructional development and online teaching methodologies Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative team-oriented approach Experience creating and analyzing web content reporting tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in managing websites digital content and social media platforms Background in strategic design and web development Solid grasp of document design and rhetorical principles Passion for ongoing professional growth in instructional design learning experience design and curriculum developmentEducational Technology Specialist LeadGeorgia State UniversityAtlanta CampusNational Institute for Student SuccessThe National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University (NISS) is dedicated to helping colleges and universities identify and resolve institutionally-created barriers to college completion. Through diagnostic services and practitioner-led coaching the Institute enables campus leaders to implement proven student-success systems and data-driven interventions and to enact systemic change to institutional processes and structures.The Ed Tech Specialist Lead brings an audience-first approach to develop online instructional materials for NISS partners by promoting new learning technologies delivery strategies and pedagogy options for Program Advisors and higher education practitioners. Under the supervision of the Senior Director Educational Programs the position develops resources and services including tailored training programs online reference materials learning modules and seminars ranging across enrollment management and student success innovations and best practices. Primary responsibilities include the development of cutting-edge digestible content including but not limited to webinars podcasts interviews and interactive learning modules.The position will play a critical role in the development and dissemination of online materials focusing on proven strategies that can positively impact student progression retention and graduation. The position also assists in planning and overseeing the content strategy requirements and deliverables that support the NISS brand across web social media and other digital platforms associated with the NISS online platforms. These responsibilities also include support of the NISS Accelerator library an open access online hub development of social media engagement with higher education practitioners creation of new digital media content and overall technical support of NISS staff.WHAT MAKES The NISS A GREAT PLACE Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with various partners. Professional development opportunities and mentorship A rapidly growing center within an academic settingHERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO Provide advanced instructional design services and project management for NISS online learning materials and courses. Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to conduct needs assessment; design and develop high-quality online courses incorporating a variety of effective instructional tools and technology; create appropriate content and recommend approaches to meet intended learning outcomesfollowing appropriate legal ethical and procedural guidelines and practices including accessibility. Work with designers to create on-brand materials in a variety of digital and analogue formats including but not limited to: PDF PowerPoint Video Audio Modules Create useful accessible content specifically intended for online publication Promote content strategy at the NISS and in the broader community of design and content professionals Test document and perform quality assurance on all informational content related to and generated by NISS programs Where needed assist in the production and integration of digital materials for marketing campaigns to various NISS stakeholders Support the Senior Director Educational Programs in the creation and maintenance of an NISS digital editorial strategy developing and documenting the voice tone style and key messaging concepts for the lnstitutes web and digital presence Support continued development of cutting-edge digestible content including but not limited to webinars podcasts interviews and interactive learning modules. Proofread edit and fact-check web content Provide support for online curriculum development and multi-media resources Support the Accelerator content management system in partnership with other NISS staff and appointed technology specialistsRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Computer Hardware,IT Experience,Network Administration,Network Support,LAN,Computer Networking,Computer Skills,Windows,Sharepoint,Teaching,Operating Systems,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1