Media Specialist

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

Finance Job Description

Job Summary

In conjunction with members of Executive Education and others in Nondegree Programs, act as a key team member in the successful development and delivery of high-quality online, blended, in-person, and flipped learning experiences for professional women through the creation of video content with supporting animation and graphics. As part of the online team, this position will develop instructional, engaging, and high-quality media to support the development and marketing of new online programs in addition to updating existing programs.

For this position, Smith College will consider hybrid and 100% remote candidates; not all states are approved for remote work. The Executive Education team holds in-person meetings and would prefer a candidate who could attend a few on-campus meetings per month starting in Spring and Summer 2022.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Essential Functions

• Edit audio and video to create a professional product.
  
  
• Create animated text, images, and graphics to accompany faculty videos.
  
  
• Maintain and update online program templates; create versions for all nondegree program needs.
  
  
• Write effective copy, instructional text, visual aids, guides, and audio and video scripts.
  
  
• Develop knowledge and expertise on the Exec Ed mission, values, plans for growth, and current programs.
  
  
• Define and articulate project goals and scope to stakeholders, track course development, coordinate review and feedback, and report on overall project health.
  
  
• Actively participate in process improvements.
  
  
• Research and disseminate resources and best practices in technology enhanced teaching and learning.
  
  
• Incorporate accessibility standards and assets into all interactive design.
  
  
• Apply learning theory, design models, and best practices to develop high-end interactive learning experiences.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Functions

All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a business or higher education context or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
  
• Experience in and knowledge of instructional design and/or e-learning.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of educational technologies.
  
  
• Expertise with Camtasia and Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable products.
  
  
• Skilled knowledge of camera, lighting, sound and animation.
  
  
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
  
  
• Knowledge of and experience with the various video and audio formats, technologies, and delivery requirements; video capture and encoding; graphic design and motion graphic skills; knowledge of hardware and software required for video and audio conversion and compression.
  
  
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, HTML, Microsoft Office and a standard LMS platform.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in an environment with constantly changing client needs.
  
  
• A background in accessibility, usability, and experience design, information design and communications, as well as knowledge of instructional design models, strategies, and best practices.
  
  

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Moodle and/or Moodle Workplace.
  
  
• Experience working with faculty or subject matter experts to develop courses or programs.
  
  
• Progressively responsible experience in course design and development, faculty training, or program/course assessment/evaluation, or other related experience.
  
  

Skills

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy; outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interact and collaborate with diverse constituencies; ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines; ability to work on a team as well as independently; self-motivated, organized, and creative; ability to exercise independent judgment to carry out duties and responsibilities; ability to learn on the job and incorporate adult learning theories and emerging technologies; commitment to diversity and inclusion; learning mindset.

Additional Information

For the care and safety of our community, Smith College requires that all employees be vaccinated as a condition of employment and as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required. Individuals may seek medical or religious exemption with HR, but must do so prior to their arrival.

For this position, Smith College will consider hybrid and 100% remote candidates; not all states are approved for remote work.

The Executive Education team holds in-person meetings and would prefer a candidate who could attend a few on-campus meetings per month starting in Spring and Summer 2022. Applicants from the following states will be considered for 100% remote work:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . You may combine your resume and cover letter into a single file or attach multiple files to your application, but BE SURE you have provided all attachments BEFORE SUBMITTING your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.

Review of applications will begin

September 16, 2021

Compensation Grade:

Grade J

Position Type:

Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.