(Casual Hire) Media Specialist, OFDAS

Location : Honolulu, HI

Job Type : Full-Time Temporary

Job Number : 2024-01944

Department :

University of Hawaii at Manoa - OVPAE - Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support

Opening Date : 08 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Number : : Casual

Description

Title : Media SpecialistPosition Number : CASUAL HIREHiring Unit : UH Manoa / Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence / Office of Faculty Excellence & Academic Support (OFDAS)Location : UH at ManoaDate Posted : August 25, 2024Closing Date : Continuous recruitment : Review of applications to begin on September 9, 2024 and will continue until position is filledSalary : $30.29 - $32.15 / hr, Salary commensurate with qualifications and experienceFull Time / Part Time : Full Time (Not to exceed 40 hours per week)Temporary / Permanent : Temporary

Important Note : Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part time employees.

Duties & Responsibilities : Provides oversight of technology and classroom environment aspects of OFDAS-controlled classrooms (Sakamaki Innovation Zone, Webster 101 Collaborative Classroom & Dean Hall Culture Lab) including troubleshooting service to faculty and maintaining security management protocols.Collaborates with OFDAS team members, faculty, staff, administrators and industry professionals to identify and communicate best practices for applying teaching and learning theories with audio-visual equipment and procedures, including training faculty on the use of media technology for traditional, hybrid and distance learning.Responsible for setting up and support for OFDAS workshops, trainings, orientations, meetings and other professional events including room arrangements and media technology.Manages computers, printers and other peripherals installed in OFDAS offices and related spaces, including arranging for warranty repair, conducting in-house hardware installation and repair, and software maintenance.Designs and conducts training workshops and seminars for faculty in the use of media technologies in teaching.Manages and maintains an inventory database for OFDAS asset management.Contributes to the updating of webpages for OFDAS-controlled classroom spaces.Trains student assistants on internal procedures and various tasks including, but not limited to media-related aspects of OFDAS-controlled teaching spaces.Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding new developments and techniques in the use of current technology and teaching practices in higher education.Maintains professional and collegial relationships with faculty, staff, departments and industry professionals.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications : Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Educational Technology or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for instructional media management and / or teaching or equivalent education / training or experience.Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the media technology and teaching fields as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with instructional media technology and management.Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.Demonstrated ability to manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.Extensive knowledge methods, materials, procedures, and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of media related equipment.Possess a combination of technical, analytical and organizational skills.Proficiency in the use of computer software programs, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint in both Windows and Macintosh.Desired Qualifications : Master's degree in Education, Educational Technology or related field.Professional experience in an instructional technology-related and / or teaching support program at a post-secondary educational setting.Hands-on experience with audio-visual systems and equipment, including, but not limited to Wolfvision, Extron, OneScreen, Epson, and Optoma products.Familiarity with current and foundational issues involved in strategizing, developing, and innovating faculty development in higher education.Experience in designing and delivering training workshops for effective use of technology.Ability to develop scripts, storyboards, and maintain schedules for video products, including videos of events, workshops, and training sessions and integrating these videos into teaching and research resources.Ability to operate lighting, camera, and editing equipment and ability to record, edit and produce quality video assets.Proficiency in use of video editing software programs such as Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.Familiarity with the institutional culture of the University System, particularly the University of Hawai'i at Manoa campus.To Apply :

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Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following :

Cover letter

indicating your interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;Resume ;Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of three

3) professional references ; andCopy of

unofficial transcripts

official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Academic record / grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted.) Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

NOTE :

If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted.

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All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. Only complete applications will be passed on to the search committee for consideration. No late applications will be accepted.

Inquiries : Rena Higa, 808-956-9567, renah@hawaii.edu

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Salary : $30 - $32