Student Worker (Media Specialist)

Position: Student Worker (Media Specialist)
Location: ODU, Gornto TELETECHNET Center
Job Level: Student Worker

Must Be:
• Proficient in Microsoft Word 2007
o Examples of Assigned Tasks Include: Creating Frequently Asked Question guides with screen shot pictures and step by step information. Editing exams to match specific formats. Editing content for grammar and typo errors. Transcribing lectures from audio or handwritten sources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel 2007
o Examples of Assigned Tasks Include: Creating and updating Excel files for faculty and staff. Using Excel files to find and copy information to MS Word.
o Using tab/label and equation functions in Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
o Examples of Assigned Tasks Include: Creating, Updating and Editing PowerPoint Presentations. Utilizing PPT Functions such as image manipulation, drawing tools, html editor, and inserting audio and text from other sources. Turning PPT Presentations into PNG, JPG, GIF or Bitmap files. Placing audio into PPT slides or removing it from them.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat 8
o Examples of Assigned Tasks Include: Creating PDF files from Word Documents and Scanned Images. Combine PDF files from various sources into one PDF File or break a large PDF file into smaller segments. Edit PDF files for content, grammar, typos etc.
• Proficient with scanning equipment and image editing software
o Examples of Assigned Tasks Include: Scanning and editing images using various image editing software. Creating PDFs using the scanning functions. Scanning picture slides into a slide scanner and compiling them into image galleries using PowerPoint.
• Able to multitask and stay organized (on task).
• Able to learn and utilize new software quickly
o Which will include software like Camtasia, Respondus, EXE, Dreamweaver, Questionmark, Captivate, Dragon.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Desirable skills:
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (or another mainstream image editing software) and Dreamweaver software.
• Proficiency with BlackBoard
• Ability to create frequently asked question guides (FAQs)
• Ability to type and transcribe quickly and accurately.
Note: Experience with the above-mentioned programs should extend beyond the basic levels taught in introductory courses like BUSN 135: Introduction to Office Productivity Software or other basic level computer courses.
Work conditions:
Student workers may work on materials containing sensitive information and are expected to maintain confidentiality.

Contact: Susan Bose at cbose@odu.edu.