Student Production Specialist, Simmons College, Boston, MA
Posted August 3, 2018
TITLE: Student Production Specialist
SUPERVISOR: J. Clark Gardner
DEPARTMENT: Simmons Online
EXT: x2603
NOTE: This position is for current Simmons College students only.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are three components to this position:
- Simmons Moodle production
- Research and test new technology and its application for education
- Assistance with course design activities including some video production
Job Tasks: Simmons Moodle Production [Approximately 70% of time]
- Moodle course production
- Type and format closed-captioning for video assets
- Work in collaboration with the instructional design team and faculty members to design, create, and deliver online course material
- Other production duties on a case by case basis (i.e. production of Simmons online tutorials etc.)
Research and Testing [Approximately 15% of time]
- Testing (click-thru) of all online courses
- Primary and secondary research and data gathering
- Testing and experimenting with new online teaching technologies
- Research and data gathering on an as needed basis
Assistance with Course Design Activities [Approximately 15% of time]
- Download video files and label and store correctly
- Camtasia editing as needed (no prior experience necessary)
- Uploading and cataloging of video files
- Assist with set-up and breakdown of video equipment
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate will possess overall advanced computer skills, troubleshooting skills, exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, and a general understanding of the technology environment at Simmons (especially Google Drive). The right person will be detail-oriented and have the ability to work with minimal supervision in collaborative environment.
HOURS: 15 hours/week during
- Hours are flexible but must fall within regular work days (9am-5pm)
PAY RATE: $20 per hour
CONTACT: Apply through Workday or send resume and cover letter to [email protected]