Director of Media Innovation

Posting Details

Job Title Director of Media Innovation

Department CTR FOR LEARN & TEACHING

Position Number FP626A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

To support the Executive Director of Instructional Innovation and assist in representing the Media Innovation teams and rich media initiatives with internal and institutional organizations. The Director of Media Innovation team is responsible for a range of support from course content development, rich media research and recommendations, special projects, and supporting division initiatives. The director supports the team as they offer advanced technological solutions to elevate and facilitate teaching, learning, and research for faculty and staff, focusing on courses and course development. Their main objective is to deliver inventive, top-notch, and imaginative media content, encompassing audio, video, animation, 2D and 3D graphics, and extended reality (XR) products.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in instructional technology, multimedia production, education, communications, engineering, computer sciences, or related field. Or a bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned fields of study with work experience equivalent to a master’s degree in those same or related fields of study

Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of principles and techniques of managing and overseeing the facilities, operation, equipment, and staff of a technologically advanced graphics department.

Comprehensive knowledge of media production programs and an advanced understanding of design, for digital and web practices.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, theories and techniques of multi-media production.

Considerable knowledge of project management, marketing advertising, and distance learning practices.

Considerable knowledge of commercial printing requirements and state bid procedures.

Considerable knowledge of accepted practices, procedures, and/or processes for effective leadership of higher education teams with the ability to maximize the talents of team members.

Considerable knowledge of all media production techniques, principles, and procedures; exhibit fabrication and maintenance procedures; and mass media research and ratings information.

Considerable knowledge of industry trends and creative tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of managing and overseeing the facilities, operation, equipment and staff.

Working knowledge of media production.

Skills:

Excellent Project management skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Excellent skill managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Good administrative and computer skills.

Good skill in the management of resources within established time frames.

Ability:

Demonstrated ability to build teams and work collaboratively.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent decision-making with a broad scope and significant impact of graphics and multimedia projects aligned with University and Division priorities and projects including faculty and course production.

Demonstrated ability to be a creative and strategic thinker.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse institutional setting and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion among others.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, edit, design, video and produce multi-media projects.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate trends, assess new data, and keep up to date with the latest visual techniques.

Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail.

Experience:

Comprehensive experience leading project team(s) in the production of graphics and/or high-definition video products.

Considerable experience supervising graphic designers, videographers and/or media production staff members.

Considerable experience in project and resource management.

Considerable experience in producing visual material.

Considerable experience in both Mac and PC computer hardware/software in graphic design and associated applications.

Considerable experience managing the creative process from concept to completion across many creative groups to keep consistency.

Some professional experience in photography and video in a professional setting.

Some experience with developing, implementing, and/or utilizing quality assurance standards for graphic and video products.

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience working in an academic setting.

Some experience with media production using emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Some experience with media for AR/VR/XR or other immersive technologies.

Some experience with strategic planning for a large organization and digital transformation of organizations.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 09/30/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 10/07/2024

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Please include completed application, cover letter, and resume/CV.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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