Technical Design Assistant -Jobs in Alaska
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Position Information
Title: Technical Design Assistant
Classification: Student Assistant C
Employment Type
Definition Student
Exempt or non-exempt?
Definition Non-exempt
Assignment Type Part-time
If part time, list hours per week 20
Job Duration (if temp or term)
Posting Number: 0057716
Position number (PCN): 924706
Job Open Date 05-20-2009
Review Date
To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date. 06-16-2009
Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5:00 PM Alaska time on the date listed. Open Until Filled
Months per Year
Job Location Fairbanks_09
Department
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*W = Statewide
*A = UAA
*F = UAF
*G = UAFGI
*S = UAS
F-IARC
Assignment Information Temporary
Major Org Unit University of Alaska Fairbanks – Geophysical Institute
Region Fairbanks/Interior Region
Job Type Broadcast/Journalism
Clerical/Office Support
Customer Service
Information Technology
Media
Marketing/Outreach/Public Relations
Graphic Arts and Design
Science
Student Positions
Education
Internal Applicants Only?
Click here for a definition of Internal Applicants No
Salary Grade
Salary Schedule 00_C
Salary $9.50 hourly
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Job Posting Information
Job Posting Summary The student in this position works under the general direction of the IARC Web Manager and is responsible for assisting with a wide range of projects that may include video journalism, video production, video editing, web design, graphic support, science writing for a general audience, large format printing, troubleshooting of computer systems and software, and general IT support.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Duties require considerable knowledge and skills.
Strong project management experience and coordination.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Ability to function independently; i.e. stay on task with a minimum of supervision and to exercise independent judgment in decision-making, and seek input from supervisor as needed.
Must have strong computer skills and be able to use and troubleshoot a variety of video and graphic software applications on Mac OS.
Must have demonstrated skill in journalism techniques, video production and editing using industry standard video and audio software and hardware.
Excellent interpersonal skills required. Interacts with UAF faculty, visiting researchers, staff, and students.
Ability to create conceptual storyboards and the skill to transform those concepts into video and graphic products.
Ability to conduct interviews and transform scientific concepts into content for the general public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Should have basic understanding of graphics for web and be able to use graphic editing software.
Have basic knowledge of HTML.
Ability to do data entry.
Typical education or training required for this position (including licenses). 2 years of undergraduate college minimum
Length of time and type of experience required for this position. 2 years experience in journalism, video production, editing, web, and graphics
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities for this position. Experience with web animation technologies and software such as Flash.
Experience with industry standard graphic software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks.
Knowledge and experience with a variety of printers, scanners, digital cameras and video systems.
General knowledge of scientific concepts.
Knowledge and experience with video streaming.
Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit a resume, cover letter and 3 references.
Special Conditions of Employment NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require
the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load). While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.
Information Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: The University of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the local Human Resources office.
Public Disclosure: Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
Background Investigation: Finalists may be subject to a background investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a review of the results of the background investigation by the Human Resources office.
Immigration Reporting and Control Act: Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and Control Act of 1986 and must possess a valid social security card. All foreign nationals must provide proof of eligibility to work. A job must qualify as a “specialty occupation” to be eligible for sponsorship of a U.S. H-1B visa petition.
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