Position Overview

This is a regular student clerical position in which the student will perform computer and customer service-related duties in an office setting. Typical duties may include but are not limited to typing, filing, answering telephones, customer service, scheduling appointments, and Microsoft Office experience.

Hours per Week

Varies, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

College/Department Overview

Photographic Arts is a department within Mass Communications. The Department of Mass Communication has various student and professional organizations that both support and help Photographic Arts majors develop skills to advance their learning.

Department Specific Job Functions

Under the direction of the Photographic Arts Facilities Coordinator, the facilities monitor will run the gallery, studio, darkroom, and office during open hours.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Must have completed or currently enrolled in Basic Photography & Darkroom Photography classes.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Photoshop, darkroom techniques, and photo lighting are recommended.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
• Must be willing to clean and paint regularly.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.