Multimedia Student Assistant (MSA)

Job Description

View our team presentation → eCampus Center Multimedia Team

A Multimedia Student Assistant (MSA) work with Multimedia Developers at Boise State’s eCampus Center to conceptualize, process, and produce multimedia content for online courses. 

Department Overview

Working within the Division of Extended Studies, Boise State’s eCampus Center is dedicated to developing and enhancing online courses and programs for a global audience.  We partner with faculty, departments, and leadership to create high-quality online learning environments. This position will contribute to the production of media elements used in those courses.

Job Details

MSAs work independently with general supervision and exercise judgment within defined guidelines. A workspace and computer are provided in the Extended Studies offices at the Ron and Linda Yanke Family Research Park located at 220 Parkcenter Boulevard Boise, ID 83706.

Working Hours and Pay

Student Employment (Policy 7470)

MSA scheduled hours can be flexible to accommodate class schedules anytime Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Students must be available to work 20 hours per week but are eligible to work up to 29 hours during the school year and up to 40 hours during semester breaks (e.g. spring, winter and summer) starting at a rate of $14.50 per hour.

Essential Job Duties

Working along side of Multimedia Developers you will:

• Record, edit, and export videos

• Design graphics and visual aids

• Manage multiple projects to reach targets on schedule

• Collaborate closely with a variety of stakeholders

• Understand and maintain branding for various programs

• Develop layout and concept designs for approvals

• Perform usability testing and quality assurance of media elements

• Ensure media is accessible for everyone

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possesses graphic design, typography, video, and multimedia development skills

• Willingly, effectively, and proactively communicate and collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and stakeholders

• Familiar with current digital best practices and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies

• Ability to provide effective customer service, actively listen, and appropriately respond to colleague, stakeholder, and supervisor requests

• Facilitates diverse, inclusive, and culturally sensitive working and learning environments to serve global audiences

Additional Job Duties

• Research new creative tools and techniques to improve the student experience

• Build a portfolio of innovative media elements for instructional designers to reference

• Thinking outside the box and finding new or better ways to solve problems more effectively

• Willingness to give and receive critical feedback with an open mind

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Minimum Knowledge and Experience

• Filmmaking and graphic design

• Adobe CC, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Professional camera equipment, lighting, and audio

• Canon camera systems

• Canvas (LMS)

• Educational games or interactives

• HTML5/CSS3 development

• 3D, AR/VR, or animation

Email eCampusvideo@boisestate.edu for referrals or opportunities.