University Student Assistant - Digital Media Services Photography (Summer 2026 - Fall 2026)

Department: 

Digital Media Services

Salary:  

$10.00 (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary: 

Under the Direction of the Director of Video and Photo Services and the University Photographer the University Student Assistant Photographer is responsible for performing artistic, creative, and skilled photographic work to capture and reproduce photographic images reflecting the full range of activities that best visually illustrate Jacksonville State University, its faculty, staff, and students. This position works with the Director of Digital Media to develop digital content strategy which helps expand the University’s effort to increase branding and enrollment.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to operate cameras, lenses and strobes, production gear, standard office equipment (copier, fax machine, scanner, personal computer)

Knowledge of:

• Photographic principles, practices and techniques
• DSLR cameras, lenses, strobes
• Ambient and studio lighting and setup for photographing both indoor and outdoor events
• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, or similar image editing and cataloging software
• Basic graphic design or light production work (i.e. generate low volume prints, basic retouching or manipulation in Photoshop, batch process digital files, etc.)
• Programs and platforms to build photo galleries, slide shows and other multi-media storytelling elements
• Knowledge of video editing software and processes

Skills:

• Effective time management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Organized, attentive to detail, and customer-focused
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Monitoring and assessment skills to help ensure necessary enhancements and/or corrective action is taken
• Active listening skills to help ensure the needs of all parties are considered and represented
• Quick thinking and solutions oriented
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; proofreading skills are essential
• Strong design skills

Ability to:

• Take initiative and work independently
• Manage a photo database containing hundreds of thousands of images, including such skills as cataloging and key-wording, using lightroom and Photoshelter libris
• Perform in a rapidly changing environment and be flexible and adaptable
• Take creative concepts and turn them into creative images to help facilitate the production of creative projects throughout campus
• Film and/or edit HD video
• Troubleshoot various photography related technical issues
• Move quickly, stand for long periods, carry equipment long distances
• Interact with the general public, donors, dignitaries and other individuals that have an impact on university affairs, capturing important visual moments, while maintaining a high level of professionalism

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below.*)
• If not a first time student, applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:

1. Passport from their respective country.
2. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
3. U.S. Customs Form I-94.
4. Official photo identification.
5. Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at:  http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.