OPS Production & Instructional Support Specialist

OPS - Sponsored Projects Clerical

The Faculty Instructional Resources and Support Team in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is seeking an OPS Production and Instructional Support Specialist. This role manages daytoday operations of the Express Video Studio (EVS) and Express Audio Studio (EAS) oversees readiness for the main studio and remediates/redesigns instructor materials (frequently PowerPoint) to be thoughtfully designed accessible and ready for efficient recording. This team member also prepares rooms clients and assists studio and field productions as needed (equipment prep basic camera/audio help slate talent wrangling asset offload and session notes).

Working with a corresponding role on the Instructional Design team this position translates course goals scripts and storyboards into productionready artifacts improves slide design and media assets for clarity and engagement and ensures compliance with UF accessibility policies and UF course quality standards for online courses.

By making faculty media clearer more engaging and aligned to learning outcomes before recording the production specialist strengthens student engagement and success in CALS coursesadvancing FIRSTs mission to partner with CALS/IFAS faculty on accessible highquality outcomebased and studentcentered teaching and learning experiences.

Main studio session readiness

• Record instructors in the studio.
• Coordinate studio setup according to appointment requirements; confirm record-ready slide/script versions and media assets.
• Coordinate and assist with field recording as needed.
• Assist the production manager with call sheets room/gear prep and on-site support.
• Capture debrief notes; track and route follow-ups.

Instructional material remediation & redesign

• Redesign/re-template slides for clarity pacing and on-camera legibility (structure typography contrast media).
• Apply accessibility best practices (headings meaningful links alt text reading order color contrast).
• Build simple visual storyboards/segment outlines to support efficient production.

Run Express Studios (operations service safety data management documentation)

• Reset EVS/EAS between appointments and as needed; verify lighting/audio presets and readiness.
• Provide just-in-time user coaching; triage and escalate technical issues.
• Maintain SOPs checklists and usage/incident logs.

Captioning support

• Coordinate with internal/external captioning to verify accuracy and submit request if accuracy is inadequate; ensure all deliverables meet UF policy.

Data assets & documentation

• Manage project folders file naming archiving and version control.

Professional development

• Complete relevant trainings; stay up-to-date with emerging best practices and technologies; contribute tip sheets/process improvements.

$20 per hour

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

• Video experience and production knowledge/skills are preferred but candidates with strong storytelling and visual communication skills will be considered.
• Ability to work both independently and with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to process information and carry out tasks with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and activities and effectively prioritize and allocate time to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Animation/motion graphics or programming experience is a plus.

This is a part-time OPS position 30 hours per week.

To be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.