Hybrid Digital Media Consultant - Summer 2025 (Student Wage) bei UVA

Looking to fill Summer positions immediately.  The summer workload is lighter than during the academic year but shifts are 4-8 hours.  On the job training will be provided in addition to self guided exploration of our equipment & software. Employment can extend beyond the summer, if desired.  Must be able to work weekends, when needed.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until positions are filled. Application documents do not need to be formal but should cover the requested information.  
 

Overview

On the 3rd Floor of Clemons, our mission is to assist in the creation of media projects by making the needed equipment accessible, as well as by offering one on one consultations to help troubleshoot, guide, and teach patrons general and specialized techniques to complete their individual projects. 

Digital Media Consultants are held to the highest standards of customer service. Potential employees are expected to enter the position with a foundation of knowledge about basic computer hardware and specialized video, audio, 3D, Virtual Reality and/or Augmented Reality. Previous experience in customer service is greatly appreciated but not a strict requirement. Our patron use is heavily video & audio creation based, so expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Garageband, Audacity, and similar software is appreciated. Patrons utilizing 3D Technologies is on the rise, so knowledge about 3D printing, VR, and 3D modeling/animation software is of growing importance.  

Please note that this position is not your average library student position. Consultants are responsible for checking out multi-piece equipment to patrons, consulting with faculty, staff, and students about what equipment and software will best complete their projects, alongside supporting them in the use of said software and equipment. We have several specialized spaces for media creation and consultants will also need to be familiar with these areas to assist patrons as needed. Our hourly rate is set as it is because we want to pay you appropriately for the amount of hard work we expect from our consultants.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have expertise in any, several, or all of the following (related expertise is considered as well):

1. Media Creation

• Video Equipment
• Cameras
• Tripods
• Lighting Equipment
• Video Editing Software
• iMovie
• Final Cut Pro X
• Adobe Premiere
• Audio Equipment
• USB Microphones
• XLR Mics
• Wireless Lavaliers
• Recording Studio Hardware
• Midi Instruments
• Audio Recording & Editing Software
• Garageband
• Logic
• Audacity Pro Tools
• 3D Data Processing
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Printing (Makerbot Replicator+, Ultimaker 3, & Taz 6 are a plus)
• 3D Slicing Software (Cura & Makerbot Print are a plus)
• Virtual & Augmented Reality
• Oculus Hardware
• HTC Vive Hardware
• Valve Index
• Virtual & Augmented Reality Development
• Neos VR, Unity, etc.

2. A Self Driven Interest in Digital Media

3. A Desire for and Commitment to Helping Others

4. A Commitment to Growing as a Consultant

5. A Strong Work Ethic &

6. Will excel at

• Picking Up and Retaining Information
• Working in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Teamwork
• Communicating
• Listening
• Problem Solving
• Being Punctual

Hours & Tasks

On average consultants receive 7-10 assigned hours per week (20-40 in the Summer) and we work with a system where co-workers will drop their shifts and you can augment your assigned hours by picking up those shifts. During shifts, you, and at times a co-worker, are responsible for greeting, consulting with and aiding every patron that approaches one of our desks. By no stretch of the imagination are you expected to know everything about each piece of equipment, space, or software but you should have a well-rounded base of knowledge and be familiar enough with the landscape of our library to know where to get the assistance needed in addition to learning how to handle a request in the future from the source you sought help from. To OVERSIMPLIFY, the job can be reduced down to great customer service, a natural ambition to learn, following instructions, and knowing how to effectively Google search. 

To Apply

If you would like to apply, please submit a resume/CV/some form of document describing past work experience and/or expertise in anything mentioned above in the job description [Feel free to break the mold of the one-page resume if needed]. A list of organizations/groups/jobs you've been involved with is not helpful without also describing what actions/tasks you completed for them. It is also beneficial to make sure that those descriptions are relevant to the responsibilities of this particular position. 

Secondly, be sure to include a "cover letter" (doesn't need to be extremely formal and a paragraph is fine if it covers everything) that tells us: 

• Why you desire to work here/your reason for applying &
• What technologies/listed options, relevant to this position, that you are most familiar with

Follow Up & Interviews

Once your work experience and "cover letter" has been submitted, we will be reviewing candidates ASAP. 

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected]

Position Compensation: $16.71 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student, excluding Class of 2025 Graduates
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require traveling some distance indoors, to retrieve equipment and assist patrons. May be called on to retrieve Lighting Kits which can range up to 50 pounds but are in rolling luggage style cases.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.