Instructional Multimedia Developer

Position Summary

The Instructional Multimedia Developer serves as the primary production specialist for the AI-Powered Success initiative and is responsible for collaborating with faculty and instructional designers to transform complex academic concepts into engaging, high-quality digital learning assets, focusing on the technical development of interactive "Drop-In Modules," micro credentials, and open educational resources (OER) using industry-standard multimedia tools.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

• Develops responsive, interactive, and visually engaging learning modules using tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline); creates original instructional media, including custom graphics, animations, motion graphics, and video assets using industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia)
• Locates, curates, and edits existing open-source media and stock assets to enhance course content while ensuring copyright and attribute practice; packages and publishes content (e.g., SCORM, xAPI) for deployment into Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) while maintaining platform-agnostic formats for OER distribution
• Develops digital instructional materials in alignment with accessibility standards; applies Creative Commons licensing to developed materials and prepares finalized assets and source files for public dissemination in the "Rural AI Playbook" and Open Resource Library
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and department staff to translate academic content into effective digital learning experiences while preserving instructional intent and rigor; produces rapid prototypes, mockups, and sample interactions to support faculty review and iterative design
• Maintains an organized repository of project assets and source files
• Performs other duties as assigned

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Digital Media, or a related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing multimedia learning materials. Prior experience working in a higher education environment preferred.
• Prior experience developing Open Educational Resources (OER) and applying Creative Commons licensing preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.1) and their application in digital learning design
• Knowledge of generative AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT) to support content creation, media generation, and workflow optimization
• Knowledge of HTML, basic web design principles, and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) including SCORM/xAPI standards
• Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER), Creative Commons licensing, and copyright compliance
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to…