Multimedia Designer, Science Academy
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Umd. University of Maryland College Park · part-time · $59,240–$71,088 base.
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What you'll do
- Coordinate video, audio, graphic, and photography resources for the department or college
- Create course media that instructors can use in their teaching
- Build a production workflow and evaluate whether multimedia work achieves its goals
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- At least one year of professional multimedia, communications, or marketing experience
- Knowledge of multimedia and Microsoft Office, plus strong written and spoken communication
- Ability to handle competing assignments, set priorities, and maintain customer service
- A portfolio or three work samples demonstrating a complex STEM topic
Who this fits
You’ll fit this role if you can work independently, stay organized, communicate clearly, and meet firm deadlines across multiple projects. The position is part-time and fixed-term in College Park, beginning as an hourly appointment. Employment requires a background check and completion of federal work-authorization verification.
From the employer
Job Description Summary & Additional Information
Organization's Summary Statement:
This position is responsible for coordinating and producing multimedia resources, video, audio, graphics, and photography for a department or college. Coordinates production of multimedia resources. Produces course-related media for instructors. Implements a production process and evaluation protocol to measure success. Other duties as assigned.
Preferences:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro) and other design or video tools (e.g., Canva, After Effects, Camtasia, or similar).
Proficiency in GSuite and MS Office Suite, particularly Google Slides and PowerPoint
Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.
Familiarity with STEM disciplines sufficient to translate technical content into clear visuals.
Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS preferred.
Experience designing visuals for narrated or instructor-led videos preferred.
Ability to be creative, flexible, and innovative in design while following accessibility standards.
Experience in collaborating with teams and clients.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, self-direction, and self motivation.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.
Required Application Materials: Resume, 3 Professional References, Portfolio or 3 examples of work showing a complex STEM topic, Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: September 17, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional multimedia, communications or marketing experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of multimedia.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionDepartment
CMNS-College of Computer, Math & Natural SciencesWorker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)Salary Range
59,240 - 71,088 this will start as an hourly appointment.Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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