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Posted Job Title
Camera Operator
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee – Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Innovation seeks a video operator to record classes to be used by instructors for review and development. The video operator will record a wide variety of classes across Penn. The position will engage with CETLI staff who will schedule the class visits and who will make them available to instructors. Because demand for class recordings varies, the hours for this position will vary by the week and time in the school year, ranging from zero hours in a week up to 15-20 hours.
Responsibilities
Job Description
• Record classes upon request. This includes picking up equipment at CETLI, setting up in the classroom, recording for the class time, making sure video and sound are working, troubleshooting any problems that arise, and getting equipment and recording back to CETLI.
• Manage recording schedule. This includes regularly communicating with CETLI staff in response to requests, and being reliable regarding commitments.
• Monitor equipment to make sure it is functioning properly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Highschool Diploma or GED and 0-1 year experience.
• Familiar with operating digital recording equipment, including the use of camcorders, checking sound, and tripod set up.
• Excellent communicator, around scheduling and needs.
• Reliable. Instructors and staff count on class observations once scheduled.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Provost Interdisciplinary Programs
Pay Range
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
