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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Multimedia Instruction Coordinator
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PIN:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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B. Position Summary: This should explain why the position exists.
This position supports the teaching and research of Georgetown University faculty and students by providing
assistance in the use of information resources in digital and other non-print formats, and software and
hardware support to users of the Gelardin New Media Center. The incumbent:
Through one-on-one consultations, group workshops and other specialized training, instructs and
advises users on the design and production of multimedia projects using software, hardware, and audio-
visual materials and equipment available in the New Media Center.
Coordinates, monitors and assesses all instructional services offered in the New Media Center. Using
instructional technology best practices, instructs, guides and collaborates with faculty, librarians, staff and
students in the design, development, implementation and delivery of effective, scalable, pedagogically-
sound tools, strategies and innovative, technological solutions that address core information and digital
media literacy outcomes.
Staffs and supervises the Gelardin New Media Center service desk to provide optimum services to
support the research and multimedia development needs of the students, faculty and staff of Georgetown
University.
Provides multimedia creation and design support to Library departments and users of the New Media
Center.
Serves on departmental, library and/or university-wide committees and task forces as required
participates in local consortia and regional and national associations, serves on library committees.
Continually acquires new knowledge and updates skills to enhance professional performance in all areas
of responsibility.
C. Organizational Characteristics: Describe the nature of the role this position plays in the organizational
unit.
Attach organizational chart.
This position reports to the Department Head, Gelardin New Media Center along with 4.5 Multimedia
Specialists, 1 Graphic Artist/Photographer, student assistants.
D. Principal Accountabilities:
List each accountability and indicate percentage of effort (time) required. Percentages must equal 100%. You
must indicate whether an accountability is Essential (E) or Non-Essential (NE) for Americans with Disabilities
Act purposes.
1. (40%)
E
NE
Instruction and consultation
Through one-on-one consultations, group workshops and other specialized training, instructs
and advises users on the design and production of multimedia and digitization projects using
software, hardware, and audio-visual materials and equipment available in the New Media
Center.
Using effective instructional design methods and practices, collaborates with University
colleagues, faculty and students to prepare and produce learning objects, training materials and
multimedia productions.
Researches, analyzes and recommends new technologies effective for teaching and learning.
Revisits previously designed learning objects and other instructional materials to assess
pedagogical success and provide suggested improvements.
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