Instructional Support Assistant - Media Innovation Center

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

The Media Innovation Center (MIC) at State University of New York at Old Westbury is a multimedia production hub that offers students and faculty opportunities to get hands on experience producing a variety of media, from TV news and entertainment shows to documentary videos and immersive VR content. Our programming showcases our college's vibrant culture, scholarship and creativity and engages with a wide range of local, national and global issues. We encourage students and faculty from all departments to contribute ideas, get involved in MIC productions and learn new skills.

At the MIC, we believe in creative collaboration and that media-making is a tool for justice, dialogue and positive change. We are committed to amplifying the voices of SUNY Old Westbury community members and empowering a diverse, well-prepared, and socially conscious generation of future journalists and media-makers.

The Instructional Support Assistant (ISA) supports the activities of the MIC. This is a part-time (18.75 hours per week) twelve (12) month position. The ISA reports to the MIC Manager. This position is primarily scheduled during late afternoon and early evening hours in order to support student access to the Media Innovation Center beyond the standard workday. During the academic semester, the anticipated schedule is approximately Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., totaling 18.75 hours per week. The ISA will help maintain an active, supportive, and supervised environment for students working in the facility and will be responsible for securing and locking the MIC at the close of each shift. During winter and summer breaks, scheduling may be adjusted to allow for greater overlap with the MIC Facility Manager and to support operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide access to facilities and oversee operations in the absence of the MIC Manager.
• Provide MIC Manager with general assistance in day-to-day and administrative operations.
• Provide regular TV studio and field equipment training.

Assist in the training and supervision of interns for:

• Equipment check-in/out and preparation of equipment for production class workshops.
• Studio organization and maintenance.
• Equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Inventory updates.
• Social media updates.
• Multimedia Production and Post-Production.

Mentor interns and students in and troubleshoot issues related to:

• Field video and audio production, including equipment,
• Editing and post production, including software,
• Multimedia production and software,
• Supervise and support student crews during TV or field shoots, as needed.

Provide limited support for Faculty teaching in the Media Innovation Center.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (or foreign equivalent) in related field OR two (2) years of related
• Working knowledge in the use of a video camera.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Editing Software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience in media support and production.
• TV studio control room experience.
• TV Camera experience.
• Studio lighting experience.
• Studio audio recording experience.

Additional Information:

Salary range: up to $22,686.00 per year - commensurate with education and experience.

Comprehensive benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-PT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Instructional Support Assistant

Campus Title: Instructional Support Assistant

Department: American Studies - Media Innovation Center

FTE: Part-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-1

FLSA Status: Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

• Cover letter,
• resume,
• a portfolio showcasing professional original multimedia works,
• contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references (we will request letters only for short-listed candidates) and,
• a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin two weeks from posting date; applications accepted until position filled.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.