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April 26, 2004
Quarter Time GA Position in Studio
Graduate Assistants in the Libraries are required to work either 20 hours for half-time or 10 hours for quarter-time positions. Evening or weekend hours may be a part of the schedule. The Libraries are flexible in accommodating class schedules. Each assistantship includes a monthly stipend and full tuition waiver. Assistantships are twelve-month appointments with the option of renewal based on performance review.
Consultant, quarter-time GA position
Contact: Pauline Bayne, pbayne@utk.edu, 974-4465
Graduate Assistants in the Studio serve as consultants and provide support for instructional services. Consultants are the primary public service staff in The Studio, located in the Media Center of Hodges Library. They provide access and assistance to students, faculty, and staff who are creating multimedia projects. They are expected to have a working and creative knowledge of media software used in The Studio.
Typical work includes providing assistance to users working in The Studio, teaching weekly small classes for camera certification, preparing tutorials or guides, and supporting Studio instructional services (course design, teaching, design of promotional materials, etc.) In addition, there is the opportunity to work on special projects such as digital conversion of Media Center collections. Graduate Assistants will be expected to work with the Studio community in planning or developing digital projects.
Requirements:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills in individual and group settings; customer service experience with a commitment to provide high quality service; experience in teaching and instruction; significant experience with multimedia software applications on MacOS, especially graphics design and video editing; ability to manage time and projects, and to work effectively in a team environment. Project management experience helpful.
Preference is given to graduate students in these academic programs:
# School of Information Sciences
# School of Advertising and Public Relations
# School of Journalism and Electronic Media
# Instructional Technology, Curriculum & Instruction (College of Education)
# School of Art (Media Arts, Graphics Design)
Term of appointment:
12-month appointments at 10 hours per a week, August 1 - July 31. Renewal for the following fiscal year is available pending satisfactory performance.
Salary:
Annual stipend of $6,255 plus tuition waiver for each term during the appointment period.
Application Procedure:
Send a letter of application, resume, and 3 references to Pauline Bayne, Head of Music and Media Services at pbayne@utk.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 10, 2004 until an applicant is chosen.
Posted by admin at April 26, 2004 08:00 AM