Senior Digital Media Specialist - Online Education and Technology Support Center - 14767

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ATTENTION:

The College of Business and Economics seeks a Senior Digital Media Specialist (Senior Media Specialist).

JOB DETAILS:

The Senior Digital Media Specialist will lead the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the use of digital media for online education and academic support, communications, marketing, and campus-supported endeavors. While under the direction of the Assistant Dean, the Senior Digital Media Specialist will have the opportunity to exercise independent initiative and judgment within the boundaries of university policies and established practices. The Senior Digital Media Specialist will provide structure, processes, and support for using digital media in online and traditional classes; marketing campaigns; speeches; and the web. This position requires limited night and weekend work at college and university events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and abilities acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree in a digital media related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Significant experience with digital media planning and production.
• Exhibit mastery of multiple media formats.
• Strong understanding of the theory and operation of all A/V equipment such as professional HD video cameras, digital SLR, lighting for video and still, microphones (wired and wireless), audio mixers and TriCaster video switchers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding or ability to learn classroom technology including touch panels, projectors, document cameras, amplifiers, DMPS
• Ability to plan and schedule complex productions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to organize, manage and mentor student resources, production teams, and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of photographic, audio, and video production software such as Adobe Photoshop; Premiere Pro; After Effects; Prelude; Media Encoder; Encore; and Camtasia.
• Ability to consult and provide compositional guidance to faculty, students, and staff on media projects.
• Ability to recommend creative ideas for the development of digital media.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work with others.
• Ability to work with little daily supervision while accomplishing college goals.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage media studio, event and project timelines to ensure quality and efficient delivery of services.
2. Video production of online and traditional class lectures.
3. Ensure high degree of accessibility and availability of college media.
4. Develop videos for college marketing and publicity activities.
5. Produce live web events broadcast nationally and internationally.
6. Train, supervise and mentor student media techs regarding video production and quality control.
7. Document technology and processes and follow change management protocol.
8. Video record and photograph college and university events as required.
9. Consult and advise faculty on the use of digital media in the classroom.
10. Work with campus partners to establish plans for the future development of digital media within the college.
11. Recommend equipment purchase for future video production needs in consort with campus technology guidelines and alignment with university processes.
12. Schedule and coordinate faculty, staff, and guest speaker media.
13. Serve as backup classroom AV technology specialist for college as required.
14. Stay abreast of new technology developments and “best practices” for higher education video needs and make recommendations for future improvement
15. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
16. Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
17. Perform related duties as assigned.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by October 27, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Joanna Stradusky
University Services Program Associate
262 472-1945
stradusj@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume and a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Links to video projects you have filmed, edited and produced.
• College Transcripts
• Three letters of reference

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