About The Role

The University of Tennessee is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Production Manager to
oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of interactive learning and digital course
development projects. This position will lead production workflows for Jumpstart initiatives and
other large-scale instructional development projects while also contributing directly to the
development of Interactive Learning Objects (ILOs) and Interactive Learning Experiences (ILEs).
The Production Manager serves as a central operational lead within the Interactive Learning
Technologies(ILT) team. The primary responsibility in this role is to manage the day-to-day ILO
production schedule of the Jumpstart program. This role will work closely with Digital Learning’s
instructional design team and media studio team, while providing direct supervisory responsibility
to interactives developers and visual design team members. This role requires strong project
management capabilities combined with hands-on experience in online learning and educational
technology development.

Production & Project Management

Lead production planning and execution for Jumpstart projects and large-scale interactive

learning initiatives

Manage project timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and implementation schedules
Coordinate workflows across instructional designers, developers, faculty, media studio

teams, and visual designers

Provide direct supervision to interactive instructional designers and visual designers
Facilitate meeting schedules, project kickoff, production reviews, and status updates
Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, scope creep, bottlenecks, or

resource constraints

Ensure projects meet established quality, accessibility, and delivery standards
Direct report to ILT Director

Interactive Learning Development

Contribute directly to the development and implementation of ILOs and ILEs
Build and configure interactive instructional content within Canvas and related learning

technologies

Assist with development of simulations, branching scenarios, virtual tours, multimedia

learning interactions, and assessments

Support testing, troubleshooting, and QA review of interactive learning experiences
Collaborate with instructional design and development teams to translate learning goals

into engaging digital experiences

Workflow & Operational Oversight

Support and refine operational workflows for interactive learning production
Maintain project documentation, development standards, and production tracking systems

(SOP updates, Sharepoint, One-Drive, Asana)

Coordinate asset management including videos, graphics, and instructional materials
Assist in developing scalable production processes for high-volume course development

initiatives

Ensure alignment between production timelines and academic term schedules

Team Collaboration & Communication

Serve as a primary point of contact and coordination between stakeholders and

development teams

Serving as the primary manager and direct report for team members within the Jumpstart

ILT units.

Conducting regular one-on-one meetings to support employee development, establish

goals, provide feedback, and address performance concerns.

Fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that aligns with ILT

and Jumpstart objectives.

Monitoring workload distribution, project priorities, and resource allocation to ensure team

effectiveness and successful project delivery.

Conducting performance evaluations and support professional growth through coaching,

mentoring, and development planning.

Serving as an advocate for the team while ensuring accountability, clear communication,

and alignment with organizational priorities. Foster a positive, collaborative problem-solving
and production efficiency working environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

Masters degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Project Management, or related field

Experience

Experience developing Interactive Learning Objects (ILOs) and Interactive Learning
Experiences (ILEs) in a Higher Education environment.
2 years serving in a project lead capacity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with instructional design methodologies and online learning best practices
Experience with tools such as Articulate 360: Storyline and Rise, H5P, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG – POUR Framework)
Ability managing complex digital learning or multimedia production and multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
Experience developing online learning content within a LMS environment
Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills
Experience collaborating with internal cross-functional creative teams as well as SMEs, and other stakeholders.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Masters degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Project Management, or related field

Experience

Build and implement interactive learning experiences to be used within Canvas LMS courses.
Experience with Canvas LMS integrations
Ability to design and develop simulations, virtual tours, scenario-based learning, assessments, branching interactions, and multimedia learning components
Ability to manage and develop pre-production materials such as flowcharts, storyboard/scripts for eLearning projects.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of UDL
Familiarity with multimedia production workflows and quality assurance processes
Strong leadership and coordination abilities
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on production work
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative production environments
Adaptable and proactive in managing changing priorities

Work Location

Remote

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR 12
Anticipated hiring range: $80-$85k, depending on experience
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please apply with the noted below attachments

Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio

About The College/Department/Division

Digital Learning at UT, is a unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Join our dynamic and inclusive Digital Learning team where we take pride in teamwork, excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future through education and innovation.

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