Instructional Technologist – Level 1

Posted: 5/25/2021

Employee Type: Staff

Status: Part time – Non-exempt

Department: Office of Digital Learning

Reports to: Director of Digital Learning 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of supporting the design and development of online instructional materials in cooperation with digital learning staff.

Institutional Context – An understanding of Lancaster Bible College and its place in the non-profit educational world.

• A general understanding of higher education and a more specific understanding of Bible college education.
• A general awareness of the operation and philosophy of Lancaster Bible College.
• A clear understanding of the organizational structure of the College and its various departments.

Personal Qualities – The ability to identify personal strengths, weaknesses, skills, and limitations, and to use this understanding profitably.

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve as a team.
• A professional appearance.

Spiritual Abilities – Evidence of a desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ.

• An identifiable salvation experience.
• A pattern of spiritual development characterized by prayer, Bible study, and regular attendance at a local church or involvement in church ministry.
• A commitment to ministry and encouragement of others toward the same.

Education and Experience: to provide skilled backgrounds for the job tasks.

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite and multimedia editing tools; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.
• Experience in a collaborative work environment.
• Experience in web design, graphic design, and/or video/audio editing preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities: to apply professional and/or technical skills and other resources to the job tasks.

• Committed to precision, excellence, and attention to detail.
• Able to independently manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Able to collaborate with remote and local teams in an open office environment.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Inclined toward creativity, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to unexpected obstacles.
• Aptitude for innovation, learning new processes, and acquiring new skills relative to instructional technology.

Duties/Responsibilities: to determine specific tasks required of the position.

• Collaborate with instructional designers to develop online and/or blended courses in accordance with industry-standard instructional design procedures and practices.
• Build and reset online and blended courses.
• Produce multimedia through documentation, templatizing, captioning, and video/audio editing.
• Supervise student worker(s) through course production process.
• Assist in the assessment of course quality in accordance with institutional, accreditation, and industry standards.
• Assist in the management of the portfolio of online and blended courses.
• Support research and experimentation for office projects.
• Assist with user training and support for learning systems.
• Regularly attend chapel as an active member of our learning and worshiping community.
• Assist in other duties whenever called upon as needed for the good and welfare of the total College ministry.