Course Development Assistant

Position Details

Course Development Assistant (Full‑time) –

Reports to:

Course Development Manager
FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt

Location:

Hybrid; weekly work in the Lansing, MI office is expected
Starting Salary: $20.85 – $23.25 per hour

Michigan Virtual is a Lansing‑based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing education through research, innovation, policy, and digital learning solutions. Our mission is to maximize learning and teaching by bringing together the best in people and technology. Our vision is to be Michigan's leader in innovation in education. We serve over 300 full‑ and part‑time employees who are passionate about making a difference for students, educators, and families across Michigan.

• We believe in a culture of caring. Every team member is welcomed, heard, and valued.
• Our monthly Culture Committee creates opportunities for connection, reviews staff feedback, and champions a positive workplace.
• We emphasize professional growth and continuous learning for all of our employees.
• Our highly collaborative workplace fosters opportunities to use your unique skills, abilities and perspectives in service of our partners and constituents.

Our strategic plan guides us through 2030 as we help shape a more flexible and equitable K–12 education system in Michigan. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your date of hire
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 160 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick leave annually
• Paid professional development
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options
• Social events, like holiday outings, picnics, and volunteer opportunities
• A supportive, people‑first work environment

Apply now and help us build the future of education in Michigan! A member of our Human Resources team will review applications throughout the posting. Yes, all submissions are reviewed by a real person. If you are selected to move forward, we will reach out with details. If not, we will let you know. We will start this process after the posting closes in early January.

• Produce static and interactive web‑based learning content based on scripted lessons.
• Work closely with instructional designers to generate digital content and prototypes based on lesson scripts.
• Review, edit and refine scripts for lessons, content and assessments.
• Ensure produced content conforms to level AA of web content accessibility standards (WCAG) 2.0.
• Provide guidance and specialized knowledge to team members on features and functions of production tools.
• Maintain relevant project documentation, document control, and version history for all projects completed, making them available upon request.
• Document processes and standards in the creation of digital content, such as templates, checklists and guidelines.
• Attend regular all‑staff and departmental meetings either in person or remotely.
• Attend company‑wide functions as requested.
• Engage in professional learning opportunities per organization or supervisor’s request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in digital arts, web development, educational technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Up to 2 years demonstrated experience producing static and interactive multimedia web‑based learning content using applications such as Articulate Storyline 360, Camtasia, H5P, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Up to 2 years demonstrated experience using markup or scripting language such as HTML/HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Up to 2 years demonstrated experience creating web content that conforms to web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA and WAI‑ARIA.
• Up to 2 years demonstrated experience with Learning Management Systems (preferably Brightspace).
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI‑powered tools to support content creation, organization, and workflow efficiency.

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