Position Title: Multi-Media Specialist
Employee Classification: Multi-Media Specialist
College/Division: NMSU Global Campus
Department: 440410-DIGITAL LEARNING
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80; Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: New Mexico State University’s Global Campus is seeking a Multi-Media Specialist to provide on-campus, local support for hybrid courses at NMSU and Doña Ana Community College. This position involves assisting faculty with multimedia technology, CMS content, web and graphic design, troubleshooting software, and providing technical guidance and training to students and faculty.
Classification Summary:
Develops interactive media and training materials for faculty and staff clients. Trains clients how to utilize software applications.
Classification Standard Duties:
Coordinates with programmers, animators, graphic designers, audio and video production personnel; evaluates and modifies content to conform to client needs analysis Trains clients how to utilize web applications and technologies. Consults with clients on selection, use, and design of web and multimedia materials and operation of CMS software; serves as a liaison between clients and web developers. Plans and tracks projects. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. No previous work experience required.
Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques. Knowledge of computer animation programs, processes and production equipment. Knowledge of professional CMS software, techniques, and standards. Knowledge of established programming procedures and programming languages.
Skills in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs. Project planning skills. Organizing and coordinating skills. Skill in designing and/or importing web pages.
Ability to design and implement non-standard computer software education programs to meet specific needs. Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications. Ability to develop programming specifications within defined parameters. Ability to provide or arrange for training. Ability to develop training aids and instructional materials using a range of media. Ability to assess and maintain quality of programming structure, design, and coding. Ability to provide technical guidance and training to end users. Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot system software. Ability to provide a range of systems training and/or support activities for users. Ability to plan and implement production and operational schedules.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide classroom support for hybrid classes on the NMSU and Dona Ana Community College campuses.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: David Chavez, dchavez@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.