Work Study - Library Technical Aide, Studio Coe, University Libraries

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JOB TITLE:  

Library Technical Aide- Studio Coe 

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 

Studio Coe offers students, staff, faculty, and the public access to audio-visual, virtual reality (VR), and introductory coding hardware and software, and workshop instruction on such technologies. Studio Coe also supports a podcasting studio and a video recording studio equipped with a greenscreen. 

Job location: Coe Library, Room 237 (Studio Coe)

Pay rate or range: $12.70/hour

JOB PURPOSE:   

Employees assist patrons with hardware and software, provide support for the Studio Coe computer lab, audio recording studio, and video recording space.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform clerical duties such as attending to the Studio Coe Help Desk, monitoring the Studio Coe email, answering phone calls, booking the podcasting and video recording spaces in the libraries’ room management system upon request.
• Assist patrons with all Studio Coe software and hardware, including podcasting equipment, video equipment, and VR systems.
• Support and team-teach workshops pertaining to hardware/software in Studio Coe.
• Complete audio, video, graphic design, and other projects as directed.
• Assist in outreach events and raise awareness of Studio Coe’s Services on Campus.
• Develop audio, video, graphic design, and other technology skills to better assist patrons.
• Create examples, tutorials, and workshops for various software available in Studio Coe during shifts.
• Contribute to cleanliness of Studio Coe and Studio Coe Supported spaces.
• Open and close lab.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a current UW student or enrolled for upcoming semester
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• Must have an interest in graphic design, audio/visual production, virtual reality, and/or computer coding (experience not required). 

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Customer service experience
• Experience with graphic design, audio-visual production, virtual reality, and/or computer coding hardware/software.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS: 

Soft skills, such as customer service, teamwork, and communication applicable to all majors. Hard skills in Adobe software operation; audio/video recording and editing; audio/video equipment management, troubleshooting, and upkeep; virtual reality operation and support; fine-art printing; and 3D-modeling and animation.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Resume or C.V. 
2. 1 work-related reference
3. Copy of fall class schedule and any additional obligations

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

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