Richmond, VA, United States

Digital Learning Specialist--LEDstudio
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Job Code | 10221
Recruitment Pool | All Applicants
Posting Number | req8091
Unit | VCU CPE & LEDstudio
Department | LEDstudio
Department Website Link | ledstudio.vcu.edu
Location | VCU
Address | 9 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities | Summary:
About VCU Continuing and Professional Education and LEDstudio–VCU Continuing and Professional Education (VCU CPE), in partnership with the colleges and schools at Virginia Commonwealth University, provides and supports quality continuing and professional education and skills training for individual, local, regional and national impact. VCU Continuing and Professional Education harnesses the power of VCU — including more than 3,300 instructional faculty and adjunct instructors, an academic medical center and long-standing community relationships — to create the best learning opportunities available to nontraditional adult learners.VCU LEDstudio is a leader in providing quality higher education using a number of delivery methods, including fully online and hybrid. The unit broadly supports faculty and academic units in their efforts to leverage technology to optimize student learning, and provides strategic leadership in developing, expanding and enhancing VCU’s online learning programs and energizing the assessment and continuous quality improvement of current and new technology-mediated courses and programs.The position is a Digital Learning Specialist (Instructional Design Specialist AA1). The Digital Learning Specialist will play a key role in advancing digital learning experiences by combining coding expertise, design principles, and creative problem-solving. This position requires strong technical development skills alongside the ability to manage, support, and integrate instructional technologies within the university’s Learning Management System (Canvas), T4, and other related platforms.The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment, passionate about developing custom learning objects, supporting faculty-facing digital tools, and ensuring accessibility compliance in online learning. This role will also involve web development and digital content support for the unit’s website, as well as assisting with Academic Affairs web projects, as needed.This position is predominantly telework, but requires periodic on-campus presence for meetings and events, and when indicated by leadership. The telework nature of this position is subject to change based on the university's needs and strategic direction.AI should not be used for any part of the application submission or process.ORP Eligible: Yes

Key Responsibilities: Assist instructional design team members in developing and maintaining faculty resources, workshops, and documentation on best practices for technology-enhanced learningAssist faculty in integrating digital tools into courses, ensuring optimal use of instructional technologiesAdminister and support Harmonize, Peerceptiv, DesignPlus, UDoIt, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Captivate, and any other newly adopted technologiesDevelop and code custom learning objects, interactive educational tools, and web-based learning applications within CanvasDesign and implement LTI integrations, interactive content, and scalable digital learning solutionsMaintain and troubleshoot third-party instructional tools and custom-built learning objectsEnsure accessibility compliance, including Department of Justice (DoJ) accessibility reviews and remediation effortsPrototype and test new digital learning tools that enhance student engagementAssist with managing and maintaining the LEDstudio website and support Academic Affairs web projects, as neededUse T4 (TerminalFour CMS) to update and manage web contentResearch and implement new technologies that enhance digital teaching and learningDevelop prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions for interactive course elements and media-rich learning experiencesCollaborate with instructional designers, media specialists, and faculty to develop engaging, technology-enhanced learning environments

Qualifications | Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Web Development, or a related fieldThree (3) or more years of experience in digital learning development, instructional technology, e-learning, or related fieldsProficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Apps Script, and/or other programming languages relevant to e-learning developmentProficiency with T4 (TerminalFour CMS) for web content managementExperience with Canvas LMS and third-party integrationsProficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suiteKnowledge of SCORM, xAPI, and LTI standards for interactive learning toolsUnderstanding of WCAG, Section 508 compliance, and accessibility remediationAbility to develop custom-coded learning objects and interactive course elementsExperience supporting faculty in adopting instructional technologies and digital learning toolsStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to work independentlyExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skillsProven ability to work as a contributing and collegial member of a team, and to communicate proactively within the team environment, with supervisors, and with the leadership teamDemonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a member of the VCU community.Proven time management skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing custom LTI tools or AI-driven learning applicationsFamiliarity with data visualization and analytics for learning engagement trackingUnderstanding of video production tools and interactive media development
Familiarity with Python
FLSA | University Employee
Job FTE | 100
Exemption Status | Exempt
Restricted Position | No
E-Class | UF - University Employee FT
Job Category | Academic Professional
ORP Eligible | Yes
Salary Range | 65,000-70,000
Compensation Type | Salaried
Target Hire Date | 9/25/2025
Contact Information for Candidates |
ledstudio@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply | CV/Resume, Cover Letter