WisTech Open Production Assistant

The WisTech Open Production Assistant supports the efforts of open educational resources (OER) across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). For more information about WisTech Open visit position may be based anywhere within the state of Wisconsin to support the OER initiatives of the WTCS. Depending on the candidates location the role has the potential to be fully remote with minimal travel required for essential in-person meetings. If the selected candidate resides within Chippewa Valley Technical Colleges (CVTC) 11-county district the position will adhere to CVTCs remote work policy guidelines. Work placement remote and on-site is determined based upon the needs of the College and is subject to CVTC remote work policy and specific department workplace expectations.

The WisTech Open Production Assistant supports the development formatting and delivery of open educational resources (OER) by working closely with project teams to ensure consistency accessibility and quality. Responsibilities include migrating content into Pressbooks providing technical training on platforms like Pressbooks and Hypothesis supporting the chapter and peer review process and contributing to media development. The position also assists in updating web content testing interactive tools and compiling usage data to inform decision-making. This role requires strong attention to detail communication skills and proficiency with educational publishing tools and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Migrate and structure educational content in Pressbooks and other platforms.
• Ensure consistent formatting and metadata across digital and print-ready versions.
• Perform light proofreading and quality review of content for clarity grammar and layout.
• Provide training and support on the use of Pressbooks and Hypothesis for faculty and development teams.
• Serve as liaison to external audiobook production platform vendors and print publishers.
• Assist with the development and integration of multimedia assets including audiobooks videos and instructional images.
• Test interactive learning activities and modules to ensure technical functionality and accessibility compliance.
• Assist with chapter-level and peer review coordination and preparation.
• Support website content updates uploads and testing.
• Document content workflows and contribute to process improvement for publishing pipelines.
• Compile project data and usage reports to support evaluation planning and continuous improvement of OER development processes.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors editors and project teams to support collaborative development and timely delivery.
• Complete tasks as assigned to meet evolving project goals and deadlines.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness personal accountability ethical behavior quality standards and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices acquiring relevant information using technology and other resources appropriately and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly concisely and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases adapt to different cultural situations and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic cultural socio-economic or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication data collection and decision making including but not limited to Microsoft Office Outlook Word and Excel.

• Associates degree in Communications Administrative Assistant Media Production Educational Technology or related field required.
• Minimum of two years experience in digital publishing instructional media or editorial production.
• Experience with Pressbooks or similar digital publishing platforms strongly preferred.
• Experience working with web content management systems audio/video editing tools and collaborative platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and practices for digital content preferred.

In evaluating candidates for this position the College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty staff administration students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2025 annual benefits include:

• 3 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and at a minimum includes days between Christmas and New Years holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th.
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness injury or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee dependent children spouse or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Health insurance for employee spouse and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3400 annually for a family plan or $1700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTCs health insurance
• Dental insurance for employee spouse and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee spouse and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) CVTC matches 6.95% vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students such as computer repair automotive repair Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e. there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the colleges non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau Vice President of Talent & Culture 620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701 WI Relay: 711