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Instructional Technologist
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Position Number: 5928911
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Instructional Technologist

Job ID: 13002
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: UTEP InSPIRE

Posting End Date: Open until filled.This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $49,500 annually

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs graphic design and consultation work, particularly as it interfaces with instructional technologies and pedagogies. Designs and produces departmental art and copy layouts for material to be presented through various print and digital media.

Essential Functions

Provides frontline customer service and support for instructional technologies and multimedia within area of expertise/experience.

Leads student teams of developers to create multimedia content that bridges the gap between online/mobile technologies and classroom settings.

Designs instructional technologies and/or multimedia for standalone or instructor-led classrooms.

Adapts instructional technologies and/or multimedia for different levels or types of learners and educators.

Observes and provides feedback on instructional techniques, presentation methods, and instructional technologies.

Presents and makes recommendations regarding course design, multimedia, and instructional strategies.

Performs Graphic Designer duties such as studies illustrations, photographs, and text to plan presentation of material, product, or service; determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and creates sample layouts; prepares cost estimates for projects within quality specifications, financial constraints, and time schedule; presents samples to supervisor or client for selection and approval; creates finished layout, or prepares instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts; reviews final layout and suggests improvements as needed, and presents final layout to supervisor or client for approval; prepares final layout for print on paper, film, disk, or other electronic format; checks proofs; reviews quality of final product before release to client; designs, maintains, and updates websites; assists in advertising strategies for the unit.

Assists the UTEP InSPIRE staff in conceiving and executing graphics design projects and designing, laying out, illustrating, and producing graphics communications materials using computer hardware and software and traditional graphics methods.

Serves as a liaison with printers, contractors, and suppliers on media projects and the procurement of materials and supplies.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university within area of assigned responsibility;

and

Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; familiarity with university learning management systems (LMS), particularly Blackboard; documented experience developing graphic design content for use across a diversity of academic and professional environments (e.g., familiarity with graphic design principles, as applied to the development of course content and/or instructor professional development materials designed for synchronous and asynchronous delivery); documented experience using relevant educational technologies, graphic design interfaces, and supporting technologies (e.g., Adobe, AI, Yuja, Teams); documented experience creating graphics content for the web.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the above required qualifications, the successful applicant will ideally also have prior experience working in postsecondary contexts, either individually and/or as part of a team; be familiar with interactive online course and web design tools such as SoftChalk and Articulate; and possess at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience overseeing staff and/or students operating in a technology-centered unit.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 35 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13002&PostingSeq=1