What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant Hourly for Media Production Support position at University of Illinois?
Graduate Assistant Hourly for Media Production Support
Hiring Department : Instructional Design & Media Production Studio (IDMPS)
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1029035
Posting Close Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Salary : Salary : The hourly wage for this position is $31.03
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU / VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Position Summary
The Instructional Design and Media Production Studio (IDMPS) serves as a new innovation space for the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Our aim is to support instructional innovation across colleges and programs. Reporting to the Media Production Manager at The Studio, the Graduate Assistant would be responsible for assisting with media production initiatives. Graduate Assistants can expect to gain skills and experience in media and video production.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate on pre-production, including brainstorming, equipment prep, and set organization.Assist with live video production, supporting camera operations, lighting, and audio recording.Contribute to post-production workflows, such as editing, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics creation.Assist in file management tasks across software platforms.Support the incorporation of visuals and animations into projects.Assist in quality assurance tasks to ensure technical accuracy for video and graphics.Learn to implement accessibility features, such as captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.Perform other related duties and assist the team in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a full time Graduate degree seeking student at UIC. Academic record minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Familiarity with multimedia editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Audacity).
- Understanding of accessibility standards and tools for creating accessible content.
- Ability to gain new skills with openness, dedication, and curiosity.
- Proactive and detail-oriented collaboration skills.
- Strong organization skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Salary : $31
