Job Summary:

Performs a full range of technical and organizational videography work for academic programs. Supports faculty and instructional designers by writing, directing and editing instructional videos, including 2D and 3D animation and graphics, for online courses and programs. Supports academic needs for other multimedia content including photography. Evaluates emerging technologies in multimedia and video production. Trains student assistants in the crafts of video production and post-production, including 2D and 3D animation and motion graphics. Provides assistance in video production and post-production for CSUSB Convocation, Commencements, and other university events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Videographer for academic programs

- Assist and support faculty by recording and executing post-production, including 2D and 3D animation and graphics, for instructional videos in both classroom settings and online courses/programs.
- Utilize strong organizational skills to coordinate all facets of production efforts, including the dissemination and distribution of video-based instructional materials, with special attention to meeting deadlines. Accountable for project results.
- Maintain and keep current the database of multimedia assets for academic programs.

Coordinate academic multimedia production

- Provide a full range of technical support for the production and post-production of instructional videos, including mini-lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, and other video-based instructional assets.
- Support academic needs for multimedia content including but not limited to 2D and 3D graphics, photography, and print.
- Collaborate with other Academic Technology & Innovation (ATI) staff as a team to support multimedia/video-related projects and live event productions.
- Support Extended Reality (XR) media production for 360-degree video, images, and post-production.
- Serve as the technical director for live event productions at campus-wide events, utilizing production switchers.
- Create 3D animations and motion graphics using Blender and Unreal Engine.
-Evaluate emerging technologies in multimedia/video production.

Maintain the quality and condition of multimedia equipment.

- Ensure all equipment necessary is maintained and in working condition.
- Ability to understand operating procedures and underlying technology to effectively troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Report if the equipment is at risk of failing to the supervisor as needed.

Training of student assistants

- Teach and train student assistants in the crafts of video production and post-production including 2D and 3D graphics and animation.
- Provide lead work direction to students/assistants in graphics design and photography for instructional support.

-Provide assistance in video production for Convocation, Commencement, and other high-profile university events as designated by the Office of the President, the Vice President for Information Technology Services (ITS), and/or the Vice President for University Advancement.
-Perform other classification duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related professional or technical experience required.

Required Qualifications

In addition to Position Skill Level I knowledge and skill requirements, work assignments typically require:
• Thorough knowledge of production techniques and equipment. General knowledge of production principles and practices for instructional media.
• Ability to develop, create, stage and/ or produce professional quality visuals and evaluate production effectiveness in meeting objectives.
• Strong writing skills including the ability to learn narration and continuity script writing.
• Working knowledge of tools for authoring interactive multimedia products delivered via a variety of synchronous and asynchronous techniques.
• Strong research skills and broad knowledge of resources and techniques which communicate information through multimedia productions.
• Ability to understand operating procedures and underlying technology in order to use and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Strong organizational skills to independently manage and coordinate all facets of production, budgets and other projects.
• Solid to advanced photographic capabilities, as well as photographic processing and manipulation skills.
• Ability to provide lead work and project direction to other staff.
• Ability to work with and train students involved in production projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of camera technology, lighting, audio, and editing software.
• Excellent communication skills to understand the client’s vision and communicate ideas.
• 3D modeling and animation software such as Blender and Unreal engine
• Good time management to meet deadlines
• Experience with live multi-camera event production preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $ 4,595.00 per month

Classification Salary Range: $4, 146.00 - $7, 500.00 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Temporary (up to one year with the possibility of further renewal)

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Staff: The application deadline is: August 25, 2025 at 11:55 pm (PST)

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.

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

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

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 as a condition of employment.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

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 CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act