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Job Description

Position Overview

• Business Title: Multimedia Developer

• Position Reports to: Lane Donovan

• Size Budget Managed: N/A

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Purpose

Describe the main purpose of the job.

The Multimedia Developer is a highly creative position, responsible for the creation and organization of all media elements related to online course development. The position requires the conceptualization, development and development of vector and raster graphics, audio, video, animations, simulations, games, interactive, multimedia learning objects for online courses. This position functions as an in-house “instructional artist” and multimedia expert working collaboratively with faculty and eCampus Center instructional designers to design and develop multimedia objects that meet specific instructional and learning objectives.  designing, producing, and managing creative multimedia elements that enhance online courses. This role involves developing graphics, animations, videos, interactive learning objects, and simulations to meet instructional goals. Collaborating closely with faculty and instructional designers, the Multimedia Developer ensures all deliverables align with educational objectives and accessibility standards while maintaining university branding.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

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Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university (graphicsgraphic design, instructional technology, new media design, interactive design, or a related field ). Or, any from an accredited institution; OR equivalent combination of education and /or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in interactive media design and development experience, including:

  • Demonstrated ability to design and develop instructional graphics media from concept to delivery, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.

  • Expertise and experience with using graphics and multimedia development software (Designing and delivering instructional media with adherence to deadlines.

  • Proficiency with multimedia development tools (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Camtasia Studio, Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud applications, Adobe Captivate, etc., Camtasia Studio).

  • Experience shooting and editing video

    Knowledge of CODECs used

    Video production and editing skills, including experience with green-screen techniques and knowledge of CODECs for online video streaming

  • Experience with green-screen techniques

  • Experience with audio recording, editing

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  • Audio recording and editing experience.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in graphic design, instructional technology, new media design, interactive design or related field from an accredited college or university may be of benefita related field.

• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience creating graphics and multimedia for instructional purposes.

• Experience creating developing accessible, interactive graphics for a web-based environment (Edge Animate, graphics (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Storyline, etc).)

• Understanding Knowledge of instructional design principles a plus.Understanding of and HTML5/CSS3 development, including interactive and animation tools for HTML5/CSS3 delivery.

• Experience working with and deploying interactive content within Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) .

• Experience with project management, team leadership and systems implementation and development.

• Experience with systems used for distance education and supporting instructors and users in an academic environment is a significant plus.

• Work experience in higher education.

• Recent experience with or knowledge of most of the following software tools or similar products:

• LMS: such as Blackboard Learn.

• Web-based content creation/HTML editors: such as WordPress. 

• Web conferencing: such as Blackboard Collaborate.

• Supervisory experience is a plusand web content management tools (e.g., WordPress).

• Experience in higher education, including supporting distance education systems.

• Project management or team leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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List any skills or knowledge required in the performance of the position. (E.g., level of attention to detail, accuracy, relationship skills, methods, systems, technical abilities, etc.).

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• The following technology skills:

  Proficiency in

  both

  PC and Mac environments.

• Solid

  Strong graphic

  /

  and web design skills

  to create dynamic/media-rich web content. 

  • Functional knowledge and ability to translate images, layouts and designs into CSS/HTML themes. 

  • Functional knowledge of HTML/HTML5 code. Experience with XML, JavaScript a plus.

• Requires use/operation of office Software: Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

• Possess excellent graphic design, typography, video, and multimedia development skills. Show experience using web-based graphical content authoring and development tools, including applications for producing and editing streaming video. The ability to optimize graphics and media for the web.

• Understand of user-centric interface design and usability principles to deliver intuitive interactivities and media. Conduct usability testing.

• Apply your experience and knowledge: with best practices to create accessible web sites and multimedia learning objects; with usability/accessibility requirements such as ADA, universal design strategies in online learning environments; and WCAG 2.# Accessibility Initiative and Guidelines.

• Manage projects demonstrating strong conceptual and analytical skills, planning abilities, and sound judgment. Prioritize and handle multiple, complex, demanding projects simultaneously, while approaching and solving design problems quickly and creatively. Efficiently manage personal work time and effort. 

• Develop excellent rapport with and ability to effectively support and help faculty, students, and staff to design and develop multimedia objects, regardless of whether they are beginning, intermediate, or advanced computer users. Develop and maintain successful, positive, collaborative, and respect-based relationships with co-workers, customers, and stakeholders.

• Complete and balance multiple work projects, respond with adaptability to rapidly changing priorities, and work well under pressure. Proven work performance that is reliable, dedicated, productive and exhibits strong self-initiative. 

• Exhibit professionalism and integrity through excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as demeanor.

• Willingly, effectively and proactively communicate and collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and stakeholders. Provide effective customer-service and to actively listen and appropriately respond to colleague, stakeholder and supervisor needs/requests.

• Work effectively both independently and cooperatively as a member of a team. Willingly take direction, remain open and amenable to instruction, and quickly acquire/learn/share new knowledge/skills.

• Exemplify a strong desire to thrive, engage, and work effectively in a dynamic, highly collaborative, results-driven, and interactive environment.

Essential Functions

List the major duties/responsibilities of the position.  Indicate which are most important by percentage of time spent or most difficult.

Key Responsibilities

50% of Time the Position must:

Media Development

• Apply visual design best practice principles to the design and development of static and interactive elements (graphics, videos, animations, interactive simulations, etc.) to meet specific learning objectives and enhance instruction for online courses, while maintaining university branding/graphics standards.

• Collaborate with instructional designers and faculty to understand specific objectives for learning and provides options to meet their media needs.

• Provide initial conception (storyboarding, etc.) and estimates for media development. Develop layout and concept designs for approvals. 

• Record and edit video and audio for multimedia based learning objects, and may provide direction/assistance to students who assist with video editing.

Communicate project status and risks to project leaders and stakeholders

, including HTML5/CSS3 knowledge.

• Functional understanding of user-centric design and accessibility best practices (ADA, WCAG 2.0+).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.

• Strong collaboration skills to effectively work with faculty, students, and staff of varying technical skill levels.

• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and continuous learning.

Essential Functions

Media Development (50%)

• Design and develop multimedia elements such as graphics, videos, animations, and simulations to meet specific learning objectives.

• Collaborate with faculty and instructional designers to conceptualize and storyboard media projects.

• Record and edit video and audio content, ensuring accessibility for diverse learners.

• Research new tools and techniques to improve the student online experience in courses developed at the eCampus Center.

• Become proficient in new multimedia tools and innovative techniques to apply that content in an online environment.

• Perform usability testing and quality assurance of media

  elements used in online courses. Ensure media is accessible for all users, including those with disabilities.

• Introduce innovative design and leverage technology to produce media objects that meet instructional goals and learning objectives.

• In collaboration with the eCampus Center Development and Support Team:

  • Design visual interfaces for improving the user experience with portal/course/module web pages.

  • Design and develop dynamic/media-rich web pages. Ensure online course content is accessible for all users and can be viewed on various devices (mobile, multiple browsers, etc.).

30% of the Time the Position must:

Media Research and Development

• Provide assets.

• Maintain compliance with accessibility standards and copyright guidelines.

Media Research and Development (30%)

• Research emerging tools and techniques to enhance the online learning experience.

• Create and maintain a portfolio of innovative media elements for the instructional designers to reference when designing and developing courses with faculty.

• Provide accessibility information on all new technology and multimedia used in online courses.

10% of the Time the Position must:

Media Management & Support

• Manage and maintain the creative content and templates used for media development in online courses. Provide support in effectively and efficiently converting and storing multimedia materials online.

• Ensure all media used in online courses meets accessibility and copyright guidelines. 

• Ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance of media objects with required standards.

• Evaluate new multimedia tools for their accessibility and applicability to online courses.

Media Management and Support (10%)

• Manage templates and creative content for online courses.

• Provide media expertise and guidance to other team members of the team. Support course tools used by instructors for

• Support faculty and staff in using media creation .

• Oversee student workers supporting the creation of all media elements for online courses.

5% of Time the Position must:

Division of Extended Studies and the eCampus Center

• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative, respect-based relationships with co-workers, supervisor, customers/clients, and stakeholders within and outside of Boise State. Exhibit professionalism and integrity through excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as demeanor. 

• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and integrating diversity, equity and inclusive practices into daily work. Uphold the Boise State Statement of Diversity and Inclusion and the Division of Extended Studies Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Community Agreements. 

• Work with your supervisor to periodically review, update, and modify job description as needed.

• Be familiar with and align work activities to the eCampus Center and the Division of Extended Studies vision and mission statements and annual goals. Participate in discussions and/or offer feedback during the formation of annual goals.

• Be familiar with activities and programs associated with other Division of Extended Studies units. Actively show support for these programs and activities. 

• When given the opportunity to participate in a committee, task force, or work group, be a positive contributor to the process/discussion, represent the university, Extended Studies, and the eCampus Center in a professional manner, and offer input that takes into consideration how the outcome will affect your unit, the division, the university, and any persons potentially associated with the topic.

• Work effectively both independently and cooperatively as a member of a team. 

• Willingness to take direction, remain open and amenable to instruction, and quickly acquire/learn/share new knowledge/skills as needed. 

• Exhibit a strong desire to thrive, engage, and work effectively in a dynamic, highly collaborative, results-driven, and interactive environment. 

• Remain flexible in adapting to a fast-changing environment to meet the needs of the eCampus Center and the priorities of the university. Complete and balance multiple work projects, respond with adaptability to rapidly changing priorities, and work well under pressure. 

• Proven work performance that is reliable, dedicated, productive and exhibits strong self-initiative.

• Perform other duties as required.

5% of Time the Position must:

Professional Development

• Work with your supervisor to develop a professional development plan that will assist with moving you towards career aspirations. Create employee performance objectives to achieve the plan.

• Dedicate at least 1 hour per week to reviewing articles/literature and/or networking in order to become and remain current in the areas most relevant to your position.

• Identify emerging trends or organizational improvement that add value to the work of the eCampus Center, incorporate them or recommend improvements, and strive to ensure that Boise State’s practices are current.

• Share new knowledge/skills as deemed appropriate. 

• Remain conversant with current trends in the field of online education through participation in conferences, professional organizations and/or professional development opportunities, as well as, literature.

Supervision

If applicable, indicate the degree of supervision for other employees. Please remove the statements that DO NOT apply to this position.

• The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other employees*

Number of Employees supervised (FTEs)

*do not include students

 [0]

Number of Students supervised

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Work Environment and Physical Demands

Where does this position regularly work (office, outdoors, shop, laboratory, etc.) What is the temperature, exposure to weather, chemicals, noise, % of time exposed to weather/other environmental conditions?

• General Office - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. General office work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Travel Requirements

What traveling is done by this position?  Is travel local or overnight and percent of time spent traveling? 

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• tools effectively.

Organizational Engagement (5%)

• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the university.

• Contribute to division goals and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Represent the university in a professional manner in committees, task forces, and external engagements.

Professional Development (5%)

• Develop and execute a professional growth plan in collaboration with a supervisor.

• Dedicate time to networking, research, and skill development.

• Stay updated on trends in online education and share knowledge with the team.

Supervision

• No regular responsibility for supervising employees.

• May oversee student workers on specific projects.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• General office setting with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

• Position may allow remote work arrangements, subject to departmental approval.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional local travel to campuses or professional development events (approximately 5%).

Disclaimer Incumbents must perform essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The statements above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work .  and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Final employment offers are contingent upon a Final Candidate’s successful completion of a Background Verification, and a determination by the University that the information derived from the Background Verification does not disqualify the individual.  In addition, a Financial History Check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check may be requiredbackground check.