Item 2.B-September 14, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s): tbd (or 10709)
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC:)
Department: Teaching and Learning Technologies
College/Division: University Libraries /
Office of Provost
Account #(s): 1201-108-0005
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( X ) New position: Proposed Range: 3
Proposed Title: Manager, Student Digital Media Technology
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range to Range
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JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
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assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Mark Gandolfo, Dir, Digital Media Technlgy
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Director/Chair/Dean
Kathlin Ray, Dean of Libraries
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
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EEO Code:
CUPA Code:
Job Class Code:
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code:
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Rev: 6/1/2012
Position Description – Manager, Student Digital Media Technology
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Manager, Student Digital Media Technology, manages the digital media production equipment
checkout service, the Dynamic Media Lab and supervises employees. . The position is responsible for
developing, implementing, and overseeing support strategies regarding the utilization of digital media
production and postproduction tools, techniques, and related services provided for faculty, students,
and staff in this area of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. The position reports to the Director,
Digital Media Technology.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
55% - Management of Student Digital Media Technology
 Continuously improve service and facility infrastructure with the goal of providing state of the
art digital media resources for the campus community
 Schedule work and assign tasks based on providing exceptional service and appropriate
availability for equipment and facilities
 Develop and implement operating policies regarding appropriate use of equipment and
facilities, including equipment check-out, support and maintenance
 Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate professional, temporary staff and student employees
 Define appropriate technology refresh cycles to maintain the latest, leading edge digital media
technology for the campus
 Research trends in digital media technology and recommend purchases
 Coordinate and oversee equipment and lab upgrades and reimaging
 Develop and implement inventory controls and maintenance intervals for equipment and other
assets
 Participate in additional University Libraries and IT policy and planning meetings
20% - Provide Educational Resources for Digital Media Tools and Techniques
 Develop teaching materials for the utilization of digital media technology
 Conduct workshops and individual trainings for faculty, staff, and students
 Consult with and assist students, faculty and staff with the development of multimedia projects
that are produced using the Digital Media Technology area
 Consult with faculty on possible means for integrating digital media technology into curriculum
 Provide individualized, project based training designed to fulfill specific research or educational
goals
 Produce on-line instructional materials and tutorials
20% - Media Production/Special Projects
 Consult with research faculty to design solutions for documenting experiments and generating
primary data
 Collaborate with faculty and staff to produce multimedia productions
 Serve as a consultant and mentor for student generated projects
 Consult with community members on issues regarding digital media production
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5% - Administrative Responsibilities
 Serve on committees and provide consultation in support of University Libraries and campus
technology initiatives
 Provide support for Knowledge Center and campus events
 Assist with the operation and maintenance of Knowledge Center A/V systems
 Provide user assistance for other @One services
 Consult with faculty and recommend curricular elements for classes and academic programs
 Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies particularly in the media/communications
field
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Manager has primary responsibility for decisions regarding all aspects of the Digital Media
Technology service center – policy and procedure, selection of technology, customer service levels,
and day-to-day operation. With limited supervision and consultation with the Director of Digital Media
Technology, the position has autonomy to make decisions about projects and the distribution of work.
The Manager has the freedom to meet with customers, determine needs, create action plans to fulfill
needs, and make decisions and judgments as to the best technology and digital media elements to
recommend or employ to create a successful project. The Manager consults with the Director on
media technology of greater complexity and discusses long-term projects and goals for the center.
Impact:
Poor decisions and performance negatively impact the ability of students and faculty to maximize the
use of media and technology and to successfully complete projects and class assignments that
depend on these operations. Conversely, decisions leading to excellent service contribute to teaching
and learning and promote student success and retention. Management decisions impact the daily
operation of the unit, the fiscal bottom line, and the array of equipment, software, and services
available to support our principal constituency.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Exemplary service principles and methods
 Computing hardware, software, and storage as it relates digital media production
 Traditional and new instructional and media design principles and technologies for scientific,
educational and communications purposes
 Issues related to synchronous and asynchronous delivery of educational material
 Communications theory and practices
 Video and film production equipment including camera, editing equipment, lighting, and audio
gear
 Copyright law and fair use principles
 Traditional and digital photographic processes
 Media distribution venues including internet and other digital distribution conduits
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Skills:
 Supervisory skills including organizing workflow, delegating responsibility, and evaluating
performance
 Human resources management, including an ability to teach and mentor technical staff and to
achieve both timely completion of goals and client satisfaction
 Interpersonal and human relations
 Presentation skills for a wide variety of university and external audiences
 Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not
limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
Ability to:
 Develop and implement policies, maintain budgets, and conduct inventory control
 Motivate, negotiate, and lead teams
 Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
 Address groups of people and lead discussions and explain complex topics in an easily
understood manner
 Continuously learn updated and new software packages
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Students, Faculty, Staff
Departments, colleges, and units
academic and administrative
faculty
University Libraries managers
External
Vendors
K-12 admin and faculty
Local business, industry, and
community groups
Reason for Contact
To provide service, instruction, advice and counsel on technology
issues
To develop and produce media material and to provide instruction
and consultation
To set policy, collaborate on group projects, monitor funds
Reason for Contact
To evaluate potential technology solutions
To consult, advise, and train on digital media infrastructure and
projects
To showcase and demonstrate Knowledge Center features and
capabilities; to represent University interests for event related
activities; to provide and support media elements related to
events; and, to produce media elements and projects showcasing
the University and environs
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
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b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience in digital media and production or
instructional technology fields or experience managing a digital media production
center
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None