Program Assistant, Storytelling

Job Title:Program Assistant, Storytelling
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57725
Department

The Center for Leadership and Service

Responsibilities

The Storytelling Program Assistant provides administrative and operational support for student programs related to storytelling, including story exchanges, Storytelling for Community-building activities, TEDxFSU, and related podcasts. Manages the center's studio space, recording and media equipment, and requests for each. May supervise student employees, including studio or storytelling assistants.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager for the Center for Leadership & Service, the Storytelling Program Assistant’s primary responsibilities will include the following:

• Provides administrative and operational support to student programming related to storytelling, including but not limited to story exchanges, TEDxFSU, community building activities, and community narratives.
• Manages the center's studio space, including reservation requests and equipment
• Supervises student staff, including storytelling and studio assistants.
• Coordinates schedules, assignments, and training as needed.
• Maintains positive working partnerships and collaborations with programming staff in other university departments, along with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• Valid Florida or Georgia driver's license obtained prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience mentoring, advising, or supervising students
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with equipment or resource management
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and/or manage effective operational and logistical processes
• Knowledge of effective principles and practices related to storytelling and A/V production

Other Information

The successful candidate will possess experience with storytelling strategies and methods. Candidates should desire to work with diverse media and programming teams of staff and students with varied specialties, all of whom contribute to the promotion of the center’s mission, vision, people, and programs. They should look forward to engaging creatively with students and staff while also maintaining or implementing successful operational strategies.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated salary is mid-high $30,000's; commensurate education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.