Graduate Assistantship Spring 2023
Overview
The Florida State University Libraries, in partnership with the Graduate School, invites eligible Masters and Ph.D. program students to apply for Graduate Assistantships in the University Libraries. The purpose of these assistantships is to provide graduate students with valuable, applied work experience that will enhance their classroom learning and their marketability to potential employers after graduation.
Areas of Concentration
GEOSET: The GEOSET Initiative & Studio at Florida State University Libraries is seeking applications for a graduate assistant that is looking to play an integral role in the development and improvement of research and scientific communications at Florida State University. The GEOSET GA will work closely with Library and campus partners to develop impactful and innovative scientific media. They will lead and support the creation of educational video series, livestreaming of campus events and symposiums, outreach to campus partners, and development of the GEOSET web presence. This position offers the opportunity to develop media production and communication skills centered around scientific and scholarly research.
Position Duties
Media Production
- Plan, record, and edit video projects
- Manage on-location livestreams of university events
- Assist in management of GEOSET studios in Dirac Science Library
Web Design
- Assist with the GEOSET website and video hosting platform
- Develop and implement new website features
- Work with the GEOSET global team to reinvigorate the GEOSET web presence
Outreach/Engagement
- Interface with campus partners to develop new media projects
- Develop outreach and marketing materials and initiatives for the GEOSET Initiative
Opportunities
- Hone technical skills in media production and web design
- Lead creative projects to demonstrate skills to future employers
- Improve communication skills
Qualifications
Admission into an FSU Masters or Ph.D. program is required. Consideration will be given to incoming students; offers will be contingent on acceptance into the program. Note: GAs must be enrolled as full-time students for each semester of the assistantship.
Successful applicants must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Ability to balance graduate coursework and work responsibilities
- Strong technology skills
- Familiarity with media production techniques and software
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and manage concurrent projects
- Familiarity with web design and information architecture principles
Due to the in-person aspect of this position, it is not designed for fully remote graduate students who do not reside in Tallahassee
Work Hours/Stipend
The assistantship starts in spring 2023 with the expectation they will continue each semester until graduation assuming satisfactory work performance and funding. The assistantship requires 20 hours of work each week during the academic term and may include evenings or weekends. The stipend is $20.83 per hour and will include a tuition waiver of nine hours each semester.
Application Information
To apply, complete the University Libraries Graduate Assistantship online application form. The deadline for submission is October 31, 2022. Applicants will be selected for interviews shortly after the deadline.
Contact: Please email Sarah Miller (semiller@fsu.edu) with any questions
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