Learning Design & Digital Innovation Work Study

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu.

Ready to work with innovative technology? Are you looking for a work study job that will bolster your future career? Apply to become an Digital Innovation Student Liaison with the Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI) team in Academic Affairs. No previous experience is necessary, as successful work study candidates will receive training on the intentional use of digital technologies in service of student learning. The most important qualities we seek for this position are a natural curiosity to learn, reliability, and interest in technology. Once training is complete, students will work mainly on the second floor of Schaffer Library, within the Design Studio.

Department: Learning Design and Digital Innovation

Location: Library 205/206Supervisor's Name: Denise Snyder (tbd)Please indicate hours/shifts available: days, nightsRate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create on-demand, self-directed documentation and training (e.g., articles, screencasts) for Union’s ITS knowledge base for students on things like Nexus, visual design, video editing, podcasting, and digital whiteboarding.

• Conduct “how to” technology workshops for students to produce digital media projects. Workshops may be conducted within a class, at a faculty member’s request, or for the general Union student population.

• Hold regular “office hours” for one-on-one technology support for students needing individual help using learning technologies for their coursework and research projects.

• Work as a liaison between students and Librarian professional/student staff and services.

• Leverage Design Studio technology and equipment to complete tasks and accomplish goals.

• Perform time-critical tasks, sometimes with minimal individual supervision.

• Work with a close-knit team to provide education and support for the use of technologies to improve learning outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently after the training period

• Interest in technology and digital tools

• Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing)

• Professional and reliable

• Understanding of HTML basics, a plus but not required.

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).