Job Description

NISS – Educational Technology Specialist, Lead – 25001552

Description:

Educational Technology Specialist Lead

Georgia State University

Atlanta Campus

National Institute for Student Success

The National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University (NISS) is dedicated to helping colleges and universities identify and resolve institutionally-created barriers to college completion. Through diagnostic services and practitioner-led coaching, the Institute enables campus leaders to implement proven student-success systems and data-driven interventions and to enact systemic change to institutional processes and structures.

The Ed Tech Specialist Lead brings an audience-first approach to develop online instructional materials for NISS partners by promoting new learning technologies, delivery strategies, and pedagogy options for Program Advisors and higher education practitioners. Under the supervision of the Senior Director, Educational Programs, the position develops resources and services, including tailored training programs, online reference materials, learning modules, and seminars ranging across enrollment management and student success innovations and best practices. Primary responsibilities include the development of cutting-edge digestible content, including but not limited to webinars, podcasts, interviews, and interactive learning modules.

The position will play a critical role in the development and dissemination of online materials focusing on proven strategies that can positively impact student progression, retention and graduation. The position also assists in planning and overseeing the content strategy, requirements, and deliverables that support the NISS brand across web, social media and other digital platforms associated with the NISS online platforms. These responsibilities also include support of the NISS Accelerator library, an open access online hub, development of social media engagement with higher education practitioners, creation of new digital media content, and overall technical support of NISS staff.

What Makes The NISS A Great Place?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with various partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Here Is What You Will Do

• Provide advanced instructional design services and project management for NISS online learning materials and courses.
• Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to conduct needs assessment; design and develop high-quality online courses, incorporating a variety of effective instructional tools and technology; create appropriate content and recommend approaches to meet intended learning outcomes,
  following appropriate legal, ethical, and procedural guidelines and practices, including accessibility.
• Work with designers to create on-brand materials in a variety of digital and analogue formats including but not limited to: PDF, PowerPoint, Video, Audio, Modules
• Create useful, accessible content specifically intended for online publication
• Promote content strategy at the NISS and in the broader community of design and content professionals
• Test, document, and perform quality assurance on all informational content related to and generated by NISS programs
• Where needed, assist in the production and integration of digital materials for marketing campaigns to various NISS stakeholders
• Support the Senior Director, Educational Programs in the creation and maintenance of an NISS digital editorial strategy, developing and documenting the voice, tone, style and key messaging concepts for the lnstitute’s web and digital presence
• Support continued development of cutting-edge digestible content, including but not limited to webinars, podcasts, interviews, and interactive learning modules.
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check web content
• Provide support for online curriculum development and multi-media resources
• Support the Accelerator content management system in partnership with other NISS staff and appointed technology specialists
  

Disclaimer:

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications: 

Minimum Hiring Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience in instructional design, education technology, digital marketing, and/or program development.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

A highly qualified candidate should demonstrate:

• Experience with learning management systems and instructional design across multiple subject areas
• Skill in developing user-centered learning content and products tailored to specific audiences
• Proven ability to design rigorous formative and summative assessments to measure learning progress and mastery
• Collaboration with product teams to ensure high-quality user experiences alongside curriculum and asset development
• Strong understanding of learning theory, instructional development, and online teaching methodologies
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative team-oriented approach
• Experience creating and analyzing web content reporting tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in managing websites, digital content, and social media platforms
• Background in strategic design and web development
• Solid grasp of document design and rhetorical principles
• Passion for ongoing professional growth in instructional design, learning experience design, and curriculum development

College/Business Unit: Enrollment Management 

Department: National Instistute for Student Success

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: M-F, 8:30am-5:15pm, in-peson

Salary: $53,349 – $85,000

Pay Grade: 19

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 12/10/25, 7:00:00 AM

Closing Date: 12/25/25, 6:59:00 AM

Special Instructions: 

Special Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Finalist applicants will need to submit name and contact information for three references (minimum)

Georgia State University Values: 

Community: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, 

Identity, Placemaking & Belonging: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility,

Transformation:  Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Integrity: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, 

Excellence: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, 

Strategic Innovation: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents

USG Core Value Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conductAdditionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. 

Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students’ and employees’ safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. 

Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.