"Part-time Instructional Video Editor"

Job Details

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

Eastern University is seeking a part-time video editor with experience in editing and online education. This position will support the design and development of engaging, learner-centered undergraduate and graduate courses, modules, and materials in Panopto. The instructional video editor will work in conjunction with subject matter experts and the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology to create engaging lectures and coursework.

The candidate must exhibit extensive knowledge of relevant technologies and the principles and theories of adult learning. Teaching experience is preferred, as is a familiarity with D2L/Brightspace.

Position Responsibilities

• Receive editing assignments each week using Google Sheets.
• Report list of edited videos through Google Forms.
• Gather and transfer all forms of media into editing software and ensure each is updated in the correct format.
• Operate computer editing systems and equipment used for video media and effects.
• Improve video and sound quality using various video software.
• Edit video to include preselected music, interviews, sound clips and other important aspects of the project.
• Ensure the correct formatting and presentation for finalized videos according to CTLT’s specifications.
• Receive feedback from CTLT with professionalism and make necessary changes promptly and thoroughly.
• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect.
• seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Status: Staff, part-time, non-exempt, hourly, 5-15 hours per week, 12 months.

Qualifications

• Previous video editing training/experience preferred.
• Regular use of a computer and expertise with Google Suite, especially Docs, Sheets and Forms.
• Must be familiar with video-capturing and editing technology. Experience with Zoom, Panopto and/or Camtasia are a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills and strong ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1. Affidavit;
2. FBI Criminal Record Check;
3. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;
4. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

For Staff positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.