Media Center Specialist

Position Number: 40078867

Payroll Title: STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 2

Job Code: 004563

Job Open Date: 4/28/25

Application Review Begins: 5/13/25

Department Code (Name): ASTD (ASSOCIATED STUDENTS)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): 99

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: Grade 18

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $30.22 - $31.65/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $25.77 - $43.58/hr.

Work Location: 434-Annex

Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8 am-5 pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The Associated Students (AS) of the University of California, Santa Barbara is a non-profit organization and a department of the UCSB campus, funded by undergraduate student fees. Through elected student positions and appointments, we voice student concerns and express student opinion to the UCSB administration, UC system, our community, and state and local governments. We have dozens of boards, committees, and commissions that are organized and funded through AS to enrich student life and give students services and opportunities not offered by the administration. Our mission is to help students uphold the high academic standards and give them leadership, employment, cultural and growth opportunities to serve the campus community.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Technology and Strategic Communication, the Media Center Specialist is responsible for developing and coordinating student services provided by the A.S. Media Center. The Media Center Specialist is responsible for collecting, compiling, and writing information for various workshops, social media, and other various forms of written communication, as well as providing oversight and facilities management of the Annex space and acting as the backup for the Pardall Center space.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years Experience with MS Office Suite, Google Suite or equivalent.
• 1-3 years Experience with attention to detail, responsiveness, and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years: Experienced user of common computer hardware, office productivity software, and mobile devices
• 1-3 years experience working with assistive technology and alternative media hardware and software.
• Knowledge of media equipment and software.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Basic knowledge of student advising.
• Problem identification and reasoning.
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to network across campus.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory criminal history background check

UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

60% Media Center Communication - As a member of the Creative Media Unit (CMU), and under the direction of the Associate Director of Technology and Strategic Communication, they are responsible for the development and coordination of the activities of the Media Center. Provides information and interpretation of policies on the use of the Center and its varied resources. Creates and implements new initiatives for the growth and development of the Center. Student services of the Media Center include loan of media equipment, weekly workshops, UCSB TV weekly news broadcasts, AS group meetings, lab computer use, and more. These services are available for utilization by the entire undergraduate and graduate student body. Oversees the Media Center equipment loan program. This includes identifying student needs for various equipment and researching and staying up to date on cameras, microphones, and other media equipment. In coordination with the CMU, makes recommendations regarding new equipment purchases and replacements. Tests and maintains these items over their life cycle. Maintains a comprehensive inventory of equipment. Trains front desk students in equipment use and check-out procedures. In conjunction with other Annex staff, oversees daily work and projects of Annex student staff. Ensures that a program of workshops is established each quarter on a variety of topics including but not limited to graphic design, media software programs, photography, and other areas of interest to students. Researches and recruits potential staff and student presenters and facilitates logistics needed. Conducts various workshops on photography and serves as a resource to students for consultation and further training. Outreaches to other areas of campus as needed to develop the Center and maintains relationships with campus stakeholders and equipment vendors. Works with department graphic artists to develop flyers and descriptions of workshops. Develops comprehensive advertising plan for the Media Center activities. Updates the Media Center web page to reflect workshop offerings. Is available to present workshops on a variety of topics. Stays abreast of software trends and consults with other media professionals to determine most useful programs to serve the students needs. Learns new programs as needed in order to provide training to others. Provides consultation and training for students on photography and videography projects. Advises the UCSB TV student group (part of the CMU). Assists them in navigating the structure of the university, spending money, and a variety of technical aspects. Trains students on set-up and broadcasting techniques. Provides resources for students seeking further training in this area. Helps train students in the Adobe Creative Suite among other software packages. Maintains a "Learning Center" component of the Creative Media website to better help students discover resources related to multimedia education. Supervises student photographers and videographers as part of the Creative Media Unit. Works in conjunction with the Senior Artist and the student designers they supervise to deliver projects as assigned.

25% Facility Management - Recommends and implements changes to policy regarding use of the AS Annex space. Maintains the space to provide a welcome environment conducive to learning. Recommends a budget for the Annex each year. This also encompasses any possible plan regarding expansion/remodeling of the space. Provides oversight and management of the Annex space including working with physical facilities and coordinating with student groups that utilize the space. Oversees scheduling of studio space with students, campus groups and staff. Coordinates control of physical access to the space by maintaining lists of students/staff who require off-hours entry to the building. In support of the AS Pardall Center, will serve as the secondary support for the Pardall Center. Additional responsibilities include support and maintenance of keyed and keyless door access systems for the entire department.

10% Special Projects - Development of space and campus-wide initiatives related to multimedia learning and creative expression. Seeks out and applies for grants, sponsorships, etc. regarding multimedia educational opportunities and equipment. Research into archival processes for the organization. Coordinate between units and areas regarding making older materials (such as minutes, posters, photographs and more) available to the association and the wider community.

5% External Communication - Acts as the social media coordinator for the Annex space and services. Coordinates with the student social media coordinator to sync messaging across platforms. Secondary advisor (behind the Senior Artist) for the Creative Media Unit.

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* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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