California State University is hiring: Digital Studio Instructional Support Tech

Job Title: Digital Studio Instructional Support Technician I

Classification: Instructional Support Technician I

AutoReqId: 545988

Department: Art

Division: College of Arts

Salary Range: Classification Range $4,206 - $7,299 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,206 - $4,979 per month)

Appointment Type: Ongoing

Time Base: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF: Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving workforce needs.

Job Summary: It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in-demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position: Cal State Fullerton's College of the Arts (COTA) is distinguished by its fully accredited department of Visual Arts. Fine arts, new media, and design programs provide quality learning to 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students within state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, computer and design labs, and galleries. COTA is an essential part of the creative fabric of Southern California, proudly serving as both an academic and cultural resource. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Digital Studio Instructional Support Technician I. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Responsibilities: The Digital Studio Instructional Support Technician will collaborate with faculty, staff, and IT to configure, support, track and maintain software/hardware technology and equipment for the purpose of maximizing instructional needs in the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts/Master of Fine Arts programs with art/technology curriculum. The technician configures, supports, maintains, and stays current with advancements in Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Extended Reality applications, game engines, and integration of relevant Artificial Intelligence generators to support the disciplines in Game Art, Animation and Immersive Media; Creative Photography and Experimental Media; Graphic and Interactive Design; Entertainment Art/Animation, and other related programs. The technician will also maintain COTA technology and equipment, including high-end motion capture systems, green screen stages, LED lighting, cameras, motion control, audio, and applications such as Unreal Engine 5 to support class projects and faculty-led instruction.

Essential Qualifications: Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty, vendors and others, both on and off campus. Possess strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to prepare and budget schedules for general facilities, maintenance, and ordering of materials. Understand equipment operations and general repairs and/or maintenance along with health and safety precautions common to a visual arts environment. Equivalent of two years’ experience providing instructional support services in an art or related unit or discipline, or equivalent of two years of college with 16 units of credit in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment in Art or a related discipline may be substituted for the experience.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the following: 3D printing, augmented/Virtual Reality, understanding of In-Camera Visual Effects (ICVFX) and LED walls/volumes, experience with Unreal Engine 5, Virtual Production, and Motion Capture Systems, experience with greenscreen lighting, cameras, and audio equipment, demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting with a diverse workforce.

Special Working Conditions: Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.

Additional Information: California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference: On-Campus CSUEU Employees