Media/Video Lab Student Assistant - Federal Work Study at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Media/Video Lab Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: UNG - Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 292097
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Communications-Media Studies-Journalism department on the Gainesville campus. Hands on training with all relevant Film & Digital Media, Audio, Journalism & Communication equipment and facilities (in addition to in-class instruction). Peer Leadership experience: FDMJ&C work study students can/will provide guidance and instruction to peers on proper handling, storage and assembly of equipment as well as advise on and participate in supplemental curriculum-based Workshops. Media and Content creation: FDMJ&C work study students can/will participate directly with incepting and manifesting relevant equipment video, document and online initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and restock equipment for daily/weekly class needs as well as equipment maintenance, update and repair (cleaning, reorganizing, recharging, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Interact with and update necessary pre-production software
• Classroom and equipment troubleshooting: address malfunctioning equipment, computers, projectors, etc. before engaging IT Helpdesk; ensuring the FDM Equipment Room, Audio Suite, Nesbitt Broadcast Studio, and Nighthawk Radio/Podcast suite are operational, organized, and presentable for UNG faculty/students and visitors alike.
• Generate, update, and replace promotional, tutorial and informational material: "what's inside" cards (for equipment organization), UNG-developed manuals (Audio Suite, Broadcast studio, Nighthawk Radio/Podcast suite, Journalism equipment packages), and research/find videos for D2L Production Hub

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Productivity apps (Microsoft Suite), Adobe Cloud (Premier, Photoshop, Audition), familiarity with both PC and Mac UI, self-motivated and self-directed research.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is not considered a position of trust.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.