Media Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructional staff to incorporate audio visual resources into curricular content;
• serve as a consultant to identify and select appropriate resources to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Identify and select appropriate resources, including hardware and software applications, to achieve desired learning objectives;
• participate in ongoing and ad hoc needs analysis, resource selection, and effectiveness evaluation processes, as appropriate.
• Compile and distribute regular and ad hoc reports regarding resource effectiveness.
• Lead efforts to train faculty, staff, and students, both individually and collectively, on approved resources;
• provide technical assistance and troubleshooting on selected resources.
• Conduct regular and ad hoc inspections and evaluation of selected resources and tools.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and new and emerging hardware and software technology developments;
• apply knowledge to recommend and implement changes in policies, procedures, and technology training plans, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Strong project management skills, including managing scope of work; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously towards achieving desired outcomes.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, and written.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, email, and virtual meeting applications, including on the Google Workspace or Microsoft 356 platforms.

Education And Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, such as education or communications.