Educational Media Design Specialist

About the Department

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, confer with staff to design, produce, modify, and evaluate computer-based multimedia, web-based presentations, and other media applications to include audio, video, graphic, web/electronic publishing, photography, and digital imagery.

Position Duties

Serve as a technical resource and facilitator for instructors, lab assistants, and other staff.

Design and apply computer-based and web-based multimedia and multimedia video packages to support the specific needs for technologically sophisticated products to facilitate the learning experience for students.

Serve as a resource person to staff for designing and utilizing technology in instructional settings to meet established learning objectives.

Assist in the design of web-based courses incorporating sound pedagogical practices.

Evaluate equipment, courseware, and authoring systems. Provide guidance to faculty regarding instructional strategies for integration of technology and instruction.

Maintain currency in the field of instructional media product design and emerging technologies. Develop and present workshops and tutorials on Internet and multimedia technologies for faculty and staff.

Coordinate the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of computer equipment and related peripherals as needed for the position.

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: 

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education technology, instructional communications, computer information science, media communication or a related field and two years experience in web design/publication and application or computer-based multimedia for instructional or training purposes, including experience in using courseware, multimedia authoring systems, development and production software/equipment, digital imaging, audio and video.

OR

Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree in computer science or a related field and two additional years of qualifying experience (see above for qualifying experience) for a total of four years experience.

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF
Media product design principles and practices.
Learning styles and environments.
Teaching methodologies.
Computer-based multimedia technologies.
Web/electronic publishing.
Video technologies; and software including web development, word processing, graphic packages, authoring, spreadsheet, data base, and multimedia specific packages for a variety of platforms.

ABILITY TO
Manipulate electronic equipment to design and produce multimedia, web and video packages, including digital editing and production organization.
Maintain records and make technical reports as required.
Organize projects.
Meet deadlines.
Research and work independently.
Explain complex technical and quantitative information to general audiences and individuals.
Learn new skills as required by the changes in technology.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work cooperatively with faculty, students and other staff members both individually and in group settings.
Supervise and train assigned staff.

Benefits

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125

• Additional products and services through American Fidelity

• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

Agency Information

EmployerKern Community College DistrictAddress 2100 Chester Ave

Bakersfield, California, 93301 Phone6613365141
Website https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/index.html