University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
(on-site)
Posted
21 days ago
Salary
$20.00 - $20.00
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Other
Description
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $20.00 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 997759
Division Art, Design, and Photography
CategoryArts, Design, Entertainment & Media
Description
UCM is looking for a part-time photography technician for Art & Design. The photography technician oversees the daily operations of a dynamic multimedia photography program, including technical support for specialized photography labs and studios, management of equipment inventory, upkeep, repair, and checkout, training of photography equipment/materials, and providing support for the photography area's overall mission.
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities:
• Ensure all studio equipment (lighting, modifiers, backdrops, props, and grip gear) is properly maintained and functioning.
• Ensure that the conditions of the studios, printers, darkrooms, and equipment areas are kept neat, clean, orderly, and properly functioning at all times.
• Open and/or shut down photography facilities as scheduled.
• Provide technical support.
• Investigate routine problems and technology related issues and find solutions for a variety of printers and cutting equipment.
• Calibrate monitors, and manage ICC color profiles for consistent print output.
• Oversee mixing and disposal of chemistry in accordance with safety/environmental standards.
• Monitor chemical stocks, enlargers, safelights, and ventilation system.
• Manage photography equipment inventory with over 500+ photography items.
• Manage checkout and reservation software.
• Provide training workshops over proper use of photographic equipment, accessories, and studio equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance of checkout photography equipment.
• Identify broken equipment and coordinate repairs to ensure all tools have necessary parts and are in working order for students.
• Receive, verify, and stock deliveries.
• Communicate departmental policies and procedures to students, regarding equipment sign-out, studio use, and general facility use.
• Ensure student assistant maintains the security of equipment and facilitates safety policies and procedures.
• Direct projects and manage tasks, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Streamline operations and labs to better meet student needs.
• Provide support for special projects as required.
• Work closely with fellow photography staff to maintain smooth, successful daily operation of the photography area.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications:
A photography degree is highly desired.
Experience in studio photography.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
Experience with color management in a digital lab environment.
Knowledge of checkout equipment procedures.
W orking experience with Adobe Photoshop CS, Lightroom, Mac OSX and Windows PC.
Supplemental Information
Working Hours and Days
Monday - Friday 20 hours week
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
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Do you have experience in photography?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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Job ID: 80598410