Designer & Media Specialist (HEOa) - Center for Online Learning - CUNY : Job Details

Designer & Media Specialist (HEOa) - Center for Online Learning

**POSITION DETAILS**

Hunter College seeks a dynamic and inventive Instructional Designer & Media Specialist. The HunterCenter for Online Learning supportsour faculty as they create and implement effective and engaging online learning solutions.Equipped with a model classroom, twoone-button recording studios, and several collaboration stations, the Center is designed to optimize the creation and teaching of hybrid, HyFlex and online courses. TheInstructional Designer & Media Specialist reports to the Director of theCenter for Online Learning.

The Instructional Designer & Media Specialist will help the Center to expand educational technology services to meet the needs of Hunter College students as they navigate the culturally rich and diverse landscape of New York City. Instructional Designer & Media Consultant will include:

Assisting faculty and departments with the design and implementation ofundergraduate hybrid, HyFlex, and online coursesand programs while recommending best practices for flexibility and accessibility of course material.

Supporting faculty and departments with use of apps, videos, augmented reality/virtual reality tools, and generative AI platforms in the classroom and leading the assessment of the use of these tools.

Introducing new technologies and pedagogies and ensuring consistency and efficiency in course design and technology adoption.

Providing course quality reviews for best instructional practices and accessibility.

Developing new training opportunities to faculty and researching current trends in online learning.

Representing Hunter College at CUNY-wide and other regional conferences on teaching and learning by presenting on Hunter College initiatives and lessons learned.

+ Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Instructional Design or Educational Technology. At least 5 years of experience supporting

instructional design of undergraduate or graduate hybrid, HyFlex, and online courses.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Supports and consults with faculty, students, and others in the use of instructional systems, software, and programs.

- Provides day-to-day support for users of instructional systems

- May supervise a College help desk related to academic technology, supervising and training staff

- Designs, develops, and delivers training and orientation sessions on the use of instructional technologies

- May serve as an administrator and/or account coordinator for one or more systems

- Assists in demonstrating the practical application of computers and communications technology for classes and workshops for faculty or students

- May track problem reports, troubleshoot reported issues, and document resolutions

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: IT Academic Technology Specialist

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Assistant

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Salary commensurate with education and experience, within approved salary range $72,667-$79,188.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

Click on the Apply Now button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (, , (, or ), , , , , _ or )).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests

Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

**CLOSING DATE**

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on November 4, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29113

Location

Hunter College