Job Summary:
The Student Assistant (SA) for Photography/Videography will work directly with the campus Digital Media Specialists to support various photo and video shoots. This includes assisting in the preparation and transport of equipment, setting up shots, capturing photos and videos, as well as processing and editing the media. The role will also involve color correcting, applying meta data to digital assets and some shooting. The ideal candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience in both photography and videography while contributing to the creation of high-quality marketing content for the university.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:
- Assist the campus photographer and videographer during photo and video shoots, including setup and breakdown.
- Help carry and organize equipment, ensuring everything needed for shoots is in place.
- Capture high-quality photos and videos for university events, promotions, and other marketing needs.
- Download, organize, and archive media from shoots.
- Edit and process photos and videos using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and other software as needed.
- Digitize, color-correct, and restore historical images in the university archives.
- Collaborate with other team members in the Office of Marketing & Communications to meet project deadlines and objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in a professional manner.
- Learn and utilize Wrike (our office’s project management software) for projects and assignments.
Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
- Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
- Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.
Required Qualifications
- Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
- Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
- International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card
Preferred Qualifications
- Photography/videography techniques.
- Experience with digital media editing and post-production.
- Ability to write proficiently.
- Ability to learn quickly and complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Currently enrolled as a student at CSUSB.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro (preferred).
- Communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and reliability.
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.50 per hour.
The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.
Position Information:
Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal
The application deadline is: 5/10/2025 at 11:55 pm (PST)
Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).
Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).
This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Driver’s License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act