Instructional Technology & Media Specialist

Louisiana State University in Shreveport seeks an enthusiastic, student-centered, and detail-oriented professional to serve as an Instructional Technology and Media Specialist. This position supports the design, development, revision, and continuous improvement of digital, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses at LSUS. Reporting to the Chief Online Learning Officer, the Instructional Technology and Media Specialist collaborates with faculty and campus partners to strengthen course quality, Moodle course design, student engagement, RSI best practices, and the effective use of educational technologies. The position also provides faculty consultations, creates instructional resources, supports faculty development in collaboration with CELT, and helps advance evidence-based online teaching and learning practices across the institution. This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position, with occasional evening and weekend hours required. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities. **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelor's Degree in relevant or related academic field from a regionally accredited college or university *LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply – a degree is not required if the candidate possesses applicable years of experience.* - Two years or more experience using course management systems and collaborative tools (Moodle, Zoom, etc.) - Experience using standard software application packages and educational technology tools to develop accessible instructional materials (MS Office, Turnitin, Kaltura, Camtasia, etc.) - Demonstrated ability to deliver effective faculty development training or consultations in a one-on-one or group setting either face-to-face or online - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver training materials and presentations to a diverse group of people in a professional context - Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with quick deadlines - Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience in Ingeniux Content Management System and Moodle Learning Management System - Working knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) pedagogies and educational accessibility principles; current theories, models and exemplary practices in higher education - Experience with video editing software and industry standard rapid development authoring tools used in online course development - Basic knowledge of graphic design - Two years or more of experience teaching/training users (instructors, staff, students) effective design and delivery of online courses **Core Competencies:** - Communication: ability to adjust communication style to suite the audience/customer/situation - Collaboration: ability to work effectively in group settings - Service to Customer and LSUS: ability to focus on providing positive experiences for stakeholders - Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes - Problem Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success **Physical and Environmental Demands:** Light work-exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are more than those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls. **Duties and Responsibilities:** - Communicate with faculty and staff regularly to clearly explain technical concepts and proced…