Instructional Materials Coordinator

Job Title

Instructional Materials Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office Of Information Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.11 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Instructional Materials Coordinator, under general supervision, designs and develops multimedia materials. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and develops multimedia materials for web-based and face-to-face educational course material.

• Collaborates in the design and review of educational course material. 

• Develops and disseminates advertising and promotional materials. 

• Develops, creates, and integrates graphics, photographs, and custom illustrations into online course material, presentations, and print resources.

• Provides team leadership in development of advertising and promotional materials.

• Manages work assignments using project management tools. 

• Maintains awareness and knowledge of current design trends and advances in technology-mediated learning. 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Updates information on the department’s website and social media outlets.

• Coordinates with outside agencies, art services, web designers, the department of Public Relations, and print shop staff regularly.

• Keep current with the latest trends in artificial intelligence and graphic design.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Experience – Three years of related experience in design with an emphasis on multimedia and e-learning.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, and online instructional graphic design.

• A complete portfolio of multimedia design content showcasing skills and experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Desktop publications and graphic manipulation software, e-learning, web development, online course design principles and practices, and media applications. 

• Adobe Creative Suite.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others. 

• Present information clearly and concisely. 

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 

• Work in a collaborative team environment or work independently once given a project. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of storyboarding, visual design principles, and animation.

• Artistic with a keen eye for aesthetics and visually appealing content.

• Knowledge of Web Publishing software.

• Ability to prioritize tasks

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – General Office Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work occasionally will be required.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $21.11/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 professional references and their full contact information

• Official transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.