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Job Title Technology Teaching Assistant Requisition Number DU12896 Department Name 8F000:College of Business and Economics Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $14.00 per hour Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Some College Required Related Experience None Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs
Ability to work unsupervised Shift Days, nights/weekends as needed, approximately 20 hours a week Job Summary Technology Teaching AssistantThis position will provide in-class technical support to instructors for Gatton’s hybrid online programs.Duties include: Direct a live virtual environment of the in-class presentation and discussion for remotely connected students. The goal is to provide as close to a live experience for remote students as possible. The technology used to provide the virtual environment includes Zoom online meeting spaces, a classroom facial recognition video camera for displaying the instructor, a video camera that will give a view of the in-class students for the remote students, and more. Video Editing – Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Set up and monitor recordings of the presentation and discussion using both Echo360 lecture capture and Zoom meeting applications. Meet with the instructor before each class period to discuss the format of that period so they can provide technical support to create a seamless experience for remote and live students. This includes initiating and monitoring the Zoom meeting space, controlling the student-centered video camera, and managing in-class volume. Monitor Zoom sessions and alert the instructor of questions or comments initiated by remote students. Troubleshoot any technical issues during class and provide solutions or alternatives to mitigate problems. Edit class videos and post them to the Canvas course. Assist Gatton IT in providing remote support for off-campus students. Assist live and remote students in using Zoom in breakout sessions for class discussions. Assist instructors and students with remote testing. All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of Zoom, Canvas, ProctorU, Respondus Lockdown Browser, video editing software, PowerPoint, digital whiteboards, web cameras, and/or general computer hardware/software is helpful but not required. Training will be provided for various technologies. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of Zoom, Canvas, ProctorU, Respondus Lockdown Browser, video editing software, PowerPoint, digital whiteboards, web cameras, and/or general computer hardware/software is helpful but not required. Training will be provided for various technologies. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Knowledge of Zoom, Canvas, ProctorU, Respondus Lockdown Browser, video editing software, PowerPoint, digital whiteboards, web cameras, and/or general computer hardware/software is helpful but not required. Training will be provided for various technologies. Deadline to Apply 01/20/2025 Our University Community

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