Ifill College Dean’s Fellow: Student Media & Academic Technology Assistant, Simmons University, Boston, MA
Posted August 31, 2021
Description:
The Ifill College Assistant Director, Student Media & Academic Technology is seeking a graduate student worker for a new opportunity in student-driven media and technology. The position supports the Assistant Director in maintaining the CommLabs which include, two Computer classrooms, a design classroom, a Student workroom (CommLab), two video editing suites, and two podcasting rooms. Interested candidates should have a strong interest and background in media making and the technology skills and tools used to create media.
Primary responsibilities include: (but are not limited to)
- Assisting students in The Ifill College CommLabs with media equipment, (DSLRs, iPads, Mics, etc) production equipment, (Dry Mount press and large format printers) and media making software (Adobe CC)
- assisting the Lab Manager on lab operations projects
- maintaining the CommLab website (WordPress)
- creating signage for the labs and equipment
- maintaining media equipment inventory
- assisting with equipment check out and point of use instruction
- running lab orientations and other in class demos as necessary
- Supervising Lab Agents (student workers)
A student who will be successful in this position will:
- Be a current Simmons student
- Have an intermediate level of proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop
- Know how to do basic troubleshooting of media equipment
- Be comfortable with Mac computers and their OS
- Be a quick learner to new software and be comfortable troubleshooting technology with a student or faculty member
- Be confident in presenting in a classroom setting
- Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Base level proficiency with databasing
This position is a year long (2 semester) appointment at 15hrs/week with a possibility to continue through summer and return the following year.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should go to this link: https://www.myworkday.com/simmons/d/inst/15$158872/9925$6783.htmld
Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 (“My Experience”) of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.