Graduate Assistant - Fitzwater Center - Remote Media Productions

Company: Franklin Pierce University
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings. Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH) and Goodyear, AZ. We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders. We are looking for a Graduate Assistant to work in our Fitzwater Center assisting with Remote Media Productions. Job Summary: The graduate assistant is expected to work with the Director of the Fitzwater Center to develop a work schedule that meets the needs of the Center while still respecting the graduate assistant---s educational schedule. This graduate assistantship provides extensive support for the Ravens Sports Network and Fitzwater Productions livestreaming for the NE10 Now Network. This means extensive evening and weekend hours consistent with the athletic scheduling. Additionally, there will be periods---such as for special events like Commencement, the Fitzwater Center Honors, and during The Presidency and The Press summer program---that extended hours will be required, including the possibility of supervising minors in the dorms overnight. This position is also required to be on-site in the radio station during emergencies---such as during weather emergencies or when the governor has declared a state of emergencyto serve as a liaison with Rindge Emergency Services and ensure compliance with the EAS system; the graduate assistant should be prepared to stay in the Center for the duration. This staff member must be accepted into any of the Franklin Pierce Master Degree Programs prior to being selected as a Graduate Assistant. Duties & Responsibilities: Being on-site, 24/7 if necessary, during EAS emergencies to ensure compliance; Providing extensive support for the Fitzwater Center---s remote studio productions, including with delivery of the University---s NE10 NOW livestreaming obligations. Assisting with the Pierce Media Group units, specifically Ravens Sports Network. Assist with management of personnel scheduling and equipment for livestreaming coverage. Provide technology training and support for students on remote technologies. Assisting in covering published facility hours; Driving University vehicles---both vans and shuttle buses---to meet programming needs; Representing the Center and the University in a positive and professional manner; Contributing to the overall success of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication by performing all other essential duties as assigned. Qualifications: Candidate must be a full-time graduate student in a graduate program at the University. Hold a baccalaureate degree in an appropriate discipline. Must demonstrate competencies in the skills needed to fulfill the duties of the position. Possess a valid driver---s license and be immediately insurable to drive University vehicles, both vans and shuttles. Be cleared for work with minors in an educational setting by the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Be able to work in a professional manner with internal and external audiences. Be able to represent the Center and the University to internal and external audiences in a professional manner. Must have an understanding the demands of operating in a mass media world and a commitment to working within those demands. Must have a passion for the mission of the Center and the University. This is a 2-year position determined by program of study. Compensation includes a stipend and graduate tuition waiver. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Franklin Pierce recognizes the impact of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at jobsfranklinpierce.edu or 603-899-4075. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Powered by JazzHR gZyNxz4MEU

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