WS - IT - Instructional Technology Assistant 3 - Summer IWS

WS – IT - Instructional Technology Assistant 3 – Summer IWS

Division: Support Services

Department: IT

Experience: Experienced

Job Code: IWSITINTECH3 Self Service: IWS Instr Tech Asst 3

Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Tiffany Standifur

Requested Start Date: 6/1/2026

The Instructional Technology Work-Study Assistant will support the Instructional Technology Specialist in managing and enhancing the university’s educational technology ecosystem, including Canvas LMS and creating technology documentation. This role is ideal for students interested in technology, education, and digital communication. Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

  1. Build a library of UPIKE branded video shorts supporting students and technology resources at UPIKE. C,CSD, CT, CTR, T
  2. Help create and update how-to guides, tutorials, and documentation for faculty, staff, and students. C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, T
  3. Maintain and organize digital resources and documentation repositories in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, etc. P, CSD, CT, T
  4. Assist in the collection of feedback from users to help improve documentation and training materials. C, TW, p, CSD, CT, CTR

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

In the following sections check all boxes that apply to your job.

Computer Skills: ☒ Word, ☒ Excel, ☒ PowerPoint, ☒ Canva, ☒ Social Media & New Technology, ☒ Other: __Adobe Express, Canvas LMS, SharePoint, Clipchamp

Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☐ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___; ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)

Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _________________________

Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☐ Reaching/Handling, ☐ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☐ Pushing up to ___ lbs., ☐ Pulling up to ___ lbs., ☐ Lifting up to ___ lbs., ☐ Carrying up to ___ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________

Number of Positions: 1

Hours needed per week: 25

Pay Rate: 10.50

Location: Building: ARM_____, Room#: _IT Suite____

Additional Comments: Experience creating and editing videos in Microsoft Clipchamp required. Adobe Creative Cloud experience preferred.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.