Location: Somerset, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Wed Aug 26 2020 Job Description:

Western Kentucky University, is seeking a Part-Time Interactive Video Services (IVS) Facilitator for classes held in Somerset, KY, as part of the University Center of Southern Kentucky at Somerset Community College. The part-time, as needed position will most likely involve evening and weekend hours, as well as day time hours. The position involves work during the spring, fall, winter and possibly summer academic terms. Position provides staffing in IVS classrooms and the work includes operating IVS equipment and assisting the instructor as needed in the classroom. While there are no immediate plans, this position may be converted to full time in the future if student demand increases and funding becomes available. This position may require extensive walking and/or sitting for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Is present at all class meetings.

• Properly operates IVS equipment.

• Arrives at assigned IVS classes 30 minutes before class time.

• Has all IVS equipment operational by beginning of class.

• Troubleshoots IVS equipment problems with IVS helpdesk staff.

• Maintains IVS classrooms in clean and orderly arrangement.

• Assists professors with classroom assignments, distributing materials, accepting student work and sending it to correct location, proctoring exams.

• Assists with office duties as assigned.

• Maintains security of IVS studio classroom.

  Job Requirements:

• At least one year of college coursework.

• Must have good communication and customer service skills.

• Must have basic understanding of computers and video equipment.

• Proficient in e-mail and basic office programs.

• Familiarity with office equipment, particularly copiers, scanners and fax machines.

• A willingness to work evenings and weekends and possibly some day time hours.

  Additional Information:

Hourly Rate: $10.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.