Item 3.K-August 21, 2009
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Theresa Danna-Douglas
Position #(s): 11227
Current Title: Specialist, Media Production
Current Range: 2
(JCC:76074;3J;CM8554+UNLV25;CC290;E)
Department: Teaching and Learning Technologies
College/Division: Vice President,
Information Technology/Dean, Libraries
Account #(s): 1101-109-0201
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( X ) Title Change, Proposed Title Specialist, Digital Photographic Production
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
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
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Manager, Media Design & Production
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Director/Chair/Dean
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Steven Zink
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Vice President, Information Technology/Dean Libraries
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 11227
EEO Code:
CUPA Code:
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code:
Job Class Code: 86916
Range: 2
Effective Date: 8/1/2009
Approved Title:
Specialist, Digital Photographic Production
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Specialist, Digital Photographic Production
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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 Specialist, Digital Photographic Production, supports faculty and administrative staff in the design
and production of digital imaging products supporting the University’s core missions of instruction,
research, and outreach. Materials generated will be incorporated into web sites, print publications
including Nevada Silver & Blue, and research and classroom teaching materials. This position reports
to the Media Production and Design Manager, Teaching and Learning Technologies.
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).
50% - Digital imaging products Production
 Works with students, faculty, and staff to determine the appropriate utilization of digital
photography to fulfill instructional or outreach goals
 Assists faculty and administrative clients with photographic needs for use in books,
magazines, brochures, newsletters and other publications
 Develops and produces support materials for grant and funding proposals
 Produces component elements for interactive projects such as web-based materials
 Photographs events for documentation purposes
 Provides location and studio portraiture
 Supports faculty utilizing classroom presentation technology as it relates to digital imaging
 Provides training for faculty and students on camera use and digital imaging production
 Supplies images to the campus’ digital image archive; helps to coordinate other campus
efforts in maintaining and enlarging this resource
40% - Digital Imaging Services for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division
 Photographs defined events, locations, university activities, and people that illustrate to the
larger community the essence of the institution
 Supports the imaging needs for the publication, Nevada Silver & Blue, including cover and
interior art as assigned either by the Nevada Silver & Blue editorial staff or other members of
the campus community responsible for magazine content (for example, School of Medicine,
Communications). Nevada Silver & Blue incorporates a broad range of photographic styles,
including studio, location, portrait, environmental portrait, head and shoulders, campus scenes
and other types of images
 Additional photography for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations as assigned by
members of the various departments within this division
 Contacts subjects as necessary to arrange photography sessions
 Provides caption information that includes: accurately spelled names of subjects, name of
event if applicable, and date and location of photographs
10% - Assist other Teaching and Learning Technologies Digital Media Production Activities
 Digital image manipulation and printing
 Digital video location and studio shooting
 Digital video postproduction and distribution activities
 Hiring and supervision of student assistants
 Procures and inventories necessary equipment and supplies
 Maintains studio and location photographic equipment
Position Description – Specialist, Digital Photographic Production
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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.
The Specialist has the authority and responsibility to make production decisions related to digital
imaging products. Composition, appropriate lighting, and production methodologies, for example, are
decisions that have great impact on the success and ultimate effectiveness of an imaging project.
These decisions have a direct impact on the University’s image as well, while affecting the perception
and credibility of Teaching and Learning Technologies.
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:
 Instructional design principles
 Various instructional technologies
 Digital imaging creative principles
 Graphic design principles
 Traditional and digital photographic processes
 Complex design, editing, and authoring software packages
 Video production equipment (studio and field) to include multi-camera or single camera
production, audio, lighting, and editing systems
Skills:
 Oral and written communication skills including technical communication, expressive and
creative communication, visualization, and evaluations
 Use of digital imaging equipment including cameras, scanners, printers, lighting, and storage
devices
 Proficiency with imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop
Ability to:
 Set priorities which accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
 Work effectively in a collaborative environment
 Explain complex topics in an easily understood manner
 Operate computers applicable to digital imaging
 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
Academic and administrative
faculty
University students
Advisory committees
Reason for Contact
To consult in the development and production of media materials;
provide training
To provide training and instruction
To recommend policies and procedures
Position Description – Specialist, Digital Photographic Production
External
Vendor Reps
University donors, alumni,
community members, speakers
or illustrious visitors to campus
Professional organizations
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Reason for Contact
To research equipment capabilities and purchases
To coordinate portrait photography; events photography and to
develop media materials about these individuals for DAR, Nevada
Silver and Blue, and campus promotions
To present papers and productions
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
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 or Master’s Degree and two years of work
experience in interactive digital media, graphic design and production, or instructional
technology fields
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None