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Multimedia Development Specialist (M50192)

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This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant is identified. In order to provide a minimum posting period, it will not be closed before Aug-29-2008. After this date, the department will continue to accept and review applications as long as the posting remains open.

Please refer to "To Apply" section below for additional application materials required.

Candidates may be required to bring examples of graphical design, original artwork, writing, and code samples to the interview.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  New Media & Extended Learning is seeking a skilled professional with the desire and ability to design and develop interfaces for enterprise and state-wide public facing web sites, applications, and online courses to join our team as a Multimedia Development Specialist. We are a fun and diverse group dedicated to excellence in web-based instruction and technologies at UNM. In pursuit of that mission, NMEL uses a variety of technologies including a learning management system (Blackboard Vista 4), synchronous communication tools, streaming media, and podcasting, among others. The successful candidate will bring a broad range of expertise in web development and multimedia applications, and have a desire to evaluate and apply new technologies in an educational setting. This position will work directly with stakeholders to analyze needs, determine goals, objectives and appropriate delivery methods/media in the online environment.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service focus, and strong computer skills, including a visual/multimedia and interface design background. Work will be performed in a team-based environment, and the position will work closely with instructional design staff to develop graphical elements for online courses, including, but not limited to, instructional drawings, web elements, and flash content. In addition, the selected candidate will work with programmers, system administrators, and other technical support staff in order to propose, plan, implement, and document solutions.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of directly related experience.

OR

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 4 years of directly related experience.

OR

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of directly related experience.

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to present official transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc. as verification of your qualifications.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Professional expertise in web browsers and Office applications on Mac and Windows
Graphic and Interface Design experience including original artwork for typical web interfaces including buttons, icons, navigation systems, and banners. Creating and adapting graphics for web delivered content
Strong CSS skills. A solid understanding of the cascade, box model and using CSS for cross platform layout
Knowledge of wire framing or similar development tool for website/multimedia planning and storyboarding
Proficiency in JavaScript as it relates to multimedia production (interface and design options/constraints)
Basic understanding and familiarity with OOP practices and languages such as PHP
Understanding of Web 2.0 technologies (XML, AJAX, DHTML, Mash-ups)
Knowledge of Google's webmaster tools (analytics, etc)
Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues related to web-based course delivery.
Ability to adjust and communicate technical information to clients and end users in a meaningful way
Experience with:
HTML layout and development practices and tools (W3C, Dreamweaver)
Multimedia Development in a variety of formats, especially Flash/Action Script and media for web delivery
Digital Audio/Video creation and editing
Developing and testing multimedia content for accessibility/ ADA compliance
Content Management and web templating systems and practices, especially in the development of reusable web templates and layouts
Mantis or other trouble ticketing system
SVN or other versioning system
Conducting needs assessments, requirements gathering, and meeting tight deadlines for clients
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Refer to Job Description for Physical Requirements and Working Conditions.  

TO APPLY:  ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS, OUR ON LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS, http://ejobs.unm.edu to apply.

Per the request of the department your ejobs application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER , A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES, AND A WRITING SAMPLE at the time your application is submitted. The cover letter and list of professional references should be submitted through eJOBS with your application/resume.

WRITING SAMPLE MUST BE:
Code sample, Troubleshooting documents, graphic design sample/original design work. Please coordinate with elisha@unm.edu to submit these documents along with your application.
E-MAILED TO elisha@unm.edu
For assistance with our application process or help setting up your resume on eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947), visit fastinfo.unm.edu or come into our Human Resources Service Center, 1700 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.

All eJOBS applications/resumes must be received no later than midnight Mountain Time on the day the posting closes.

Apply online at http://ejobs.unm.edu

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