Learning and Media Designer, Temporary

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Temporary Learning and Media Designer provides instructional design, course development, and media support for the School of Nursing and other departments. This role collaborates with team members and engages with faculty members to ensure high quality, accessible online courses. This position requires strong Canvas experience, proficiency in HTML (or a willingness to learn), and a dedication to high standards in online, hybrid, and continuing education.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Instructional Design in Canvas: Redesign, organize, and implement course content directly in Canvas, using back-end HTML coding and templates to enhance layout and accessibility.
• Course Content Assessment: Evaluate existing course materials for curricular alignment with learning objectives, ensuring each component contributes effectively to course goals.
• Accessibility Compliance: Review and modify content to meet accessibility standards, including formatting, multimedia elements, and descriptive text to support diverse learning needs.
• Quality Assurance: Assess course materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and functionality within Canvas.
• Faculty Development: Support training, workshops, and webinars to guide faculty in best practices for online course design and multimedia integration.
• Innovation and Technology: Develop new strategies and review new tools to support online and hybrid learning in order to recommend their adoption.
  
  

Work Interactions

The Temporary Learning and Media Designer reports to Laura March (Associate Director of Learning Design) at CNDLS and on a day-to-day basis is primarily working closely with project-level teams to envision and support content-level design and development. This position will work with various CNDLS teams and staff to contribute to major initiatives and projects.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two years of experience working in a fast paced university environment or in an education/design related work setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with members of the academic community
  
  

Preferred

• Strong experience with Canvas or other related learning management systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Attention to detail and enthusiastic approach to a broad range of tasks and duties to contribute to project and department goals
  
  

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $27.00 - $30.00. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf