Job Summary

Under the supervision of the chair of the Department of Journalism & Public Relations (JPR), the Journalism & Public Relations Instructional Support Assistant II serves the equipment needs of the department and its affiliated student media, works with faculty and staff to ensure inventory is up-to-date, creates multimedia content, serves as the department's website administrator, manages all aspects of its equipment loan program and organizes procurement of equipment and software. The department has approximately 42 faculty (10 tenured/tenure-track, 3 FERP, 30 lecturers), two BAs (536), two minors (121) and four student media. Fall 24 FTES of (477.6) and FTEF (20.9).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the equipment operations for the department - In consultation with faculty and chair, assesses equipment needs, research, make recommendations on cameras (still and broadcast), software applications, recording devices, and utilities that would best meet instructional curriculum needs.
• Assist CLA Technical Services providing liaison on all technical operations - Serves as a first level technical support for the faculty, staff, and instruction labs, also a technical liaison between department and the College Technical Services Office.  This includes assisting in coordinating projects i.e. labs refresh.
• Serve as department website administrator and create multimedia content - Coordinates department website administration with department chair, faculty, and CLA Communications Team.  Draft content. Post approved content to the department website in a timely manner.
• Create and deliver technology demonstrations (in class) and workshops for department faculty, staff, and students.
• Oversee student assistant(s).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, and vendors. They possess a solid working knowledge of support service procedures and instructional equipment, enabling them to inspect and assess materials, supplies, and tools for appropriate use, as well as demonstrate their functionality and manage service schedules efficiently. Technologically adept, they are proficient in Windows, Word, Drupal, Adobe Acrobat Pro, email, spreadsheets, databases, Ad Astra, CMS for PC, and audio/video hardware and editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Additionally, they excel in communicating essential information clearly and effectively through both written and oral channels.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to one year of experience performing support services for an instructional program and involving such activities as preparing, producing, dispensing, or storing materials, supplies, and equipment required.

• Experience producing multimedia content preferred.

• Familiarity with hardware (cameras, computers, etc.) and software associated with digital media production.

• Experience performing support services in an educational environment.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Physical Summary

• Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

Journalism

Classification

Instructional Support Assistant II

Effective 10/1/2025, a new salary step structure and job classifications will be implemented under the CSU-CSUEU Agreement. Job duties will remain unchanged; however, this position may be assigned to a new classification with an updated salary range. Employees will be notified of any changes. For more information, please visit the CSUEU FAQ on Job Classifications and Steps Implementation.

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,746 - $5,881 per month.

1.0  time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.