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Instructional Production Specialist - The Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Feb 04, 2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) invites applications for the position of Instructional Production Specialist. The Instructional Production Specialist provides administrative, technical, and production support to the Dutton Institute learning design team and the broader EMS teaching and learning community. Working closely with learning designers, faculty, and instructional support partners, this position assists with: Preparing, organizing, and maintaining course materials and instructional systems Performing proofreading and quality assurance tasks Training and supervising student digital accessibility assistants Engaging in accessibility work Monitoring Digital Learning Cooperative offerings Supporting the design team in troubleshooting issues MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None The Instructional Production Specialist helps support effective teaching practices and contributes to positive and inclusive learning experiences for students. The successful candidate will: Be organized and have a keen attention to detail Possess excellent writing and proofreading skills Be comfortable learning and using new technologies This is an entry-level position that offers opportunities to learn and grow within a collaborative instructional support environment. The position works under the guidance of experienced learning designers and follows established processes and best practices for course development and delivery. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $31,600.00 - $45,800.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). 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