Student Media Center (SMC) Navigator

Description:

Location: Student Media Center, College Center 3359 and 3360 or Library Building
Work Period: During July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Work Hours: Monday – Thursday, up to 16 hours a week
Job Type: Work-Study and/or Student Hourly
Rate: $22 Hourly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist and instruct students on how to integrate media resources into their media production projects   including visual aids, presentation, recording, and studio use
  • Provide computer technology assistance related to student media projects
  • Provide media equipment lending services and technical advice to students
  • Navigate and communicate media services, resources, and policies to students, and to faculty/staff as appropriate
  • Promote SMC services and produce promotional materials including class visits and/or class tours
  • Operate SMC services independently as needed
  • Asist in improving SMC services for students and work processes
  • Assist in collecting service data for use in budget request and service improvement
  • Assist in developing, monitoring, and updating media equipment records and catalog
  • Develop media production guidelines including basic software use for students
  • May direct the work of others
  • Perform related duties as required

Educational Benefit:

  •  Earning $22 per hour
  •  Rest and meal break and paid sick leave under Washington law
  •  Experience with media and IT Technologies
  •  Experience with audio-visual production
  •  Experience with visual/media literacy including design and copyright
  •  Experience managing of the work process and service spaces
  •  Collaborative experience in a professional environment

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Media technology skills/experience including Adobe software and DSLR camera
  •  Intermediate computer skills/experience
  •  Assisting/helping students
  •  Excellent customer service skills/experience
  •  Remote technology skills/experience, for example, video conference software and remote phone operation
  •  Media literacy skills/experience including visual design and copyright (preferred)
  •  Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, pay attention to details, multitask, and complete assignments in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate a proactive work attitude and work ethic including punctuality
  •  Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all patron information
  •  Be available Monday – Thursday
  •  Potential length of stay of at least 3 terms (preferred)

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