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PHOTOGRAPHER SR (Photography Specialist)

Department Description

Department Purpose

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owned/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.

Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement:

-Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Photography Specialist supports SHDS through the creation of aesthetically appealing, accurate, and engaging photography to market SHDS services, events, opportunities, and educational information to key target audiences. The Photography Specialist also is responsible for the teaching, training, mentoring and supervision of the student photographer and for ensuring university, divisional and departmental standards are followed.

Job Summary

The Photography Specialist is an experienced professional who applies education, experience and problem-solving skill to conceptualize, produce, shoot, edit and develop photographic imagery for Student Housing and Dining Services that engages and motivates customers to use or contract with department services.

Under general supervision of the Associate Director, Departmental and Student Outreach, and at the direction of the Lead Multimedia and Social Media Specialist, use photography production knowledge, skill, best practices and industry-standard tools and software to create, and lead a student team in the creation of, photographic imagery for use in electronic and print formats, work on multiple concurrent projects, perform in-house production work, and oversee and coordinate pre- and post-production of projects. Photographic imagery creation includes conceiving, capturing, evaluating, editing, producing, and procuring photographic images; recommending and/or selecting appropriate solutions; and coordinating and collaborating with departmental and campus staff.

Lead, train, teach, develop, mentor, manage and oversee student photographer positions, ensuring projects are completed on time and according to department and project requirements. Schedule, lead and oversee photography shoots, attend programs and events, and participate in educational opportunities.

The Photography Specialist is responsible for ensuring university, divisional and departmental photo standards are followed and, as appropriate and in partnership with key colleagues, determine, design and/or advise on departmental photography standards; maintaining, organizing, overseeing, training and advising on, and enforcing photography file standards including file builds, best practices, file versioning, and file storage and archiving.

The Photography Specialist also supports SHDS with the development and execution of a variety of other projects and initiatives.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$27.13/hr. - $32.65/hr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location

Davis, CA.

Union Representation

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

May 23rd 2022


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit at computer for extended periods of time. Lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to see the full-color spectrum of light and visually color-correct images with a high degree of accuracy.
• Exceptional eye-hand coordination and dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• Work is located in UC Davis, but will travel between UC Davis campus and the Health System Campus.
• Work occasional overtime to respond to operational needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience working effectively with students, staff, faculty, and administrators at every level, as well as volunteers and members of the public.
• Experience with time management and project management techniques to successfully manage work responsibilities, including scheduling photo shoots, meetings, electronic and voice communications, training opportunities, while maintaining a productive work schedule.
• Experience and advanced knowledge of digital photography, including understanding of cameras, lighting and associated computer hardware and software including Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, RAW file formats, color theory and management and image enhancement techniques, as well as of associated peripheral equipment like scanners and storage devices.
• Experience with advanced photography including food photography, from fast food to fine dining, 360 photography, landscape photography, and real estate photography.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience or willingness to use high-end Apple Macintosh computers for workflow.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Skills in selecting, acquiring, operating and training others to operate sophisticated video, audio and still photography equipment including digital and analog cameras, lenses, filters, tripods, exposure meters, lighting equipment, microphones and other audio equipment to record, capture and produce professional-quality video, audio and photography.
• Knowledge of the photographic requirements, formats, styles, standards, deadlines, techniques and audiences of news and promotional publications.
• Ability to understand and work effectively within campus editorial and graphic standards.
• Knowledge of producing videos, from concept to completion, including expert-level video shooting using DSLR/M cameras. Expert-level post-production skills, including editing, color-correcting, exporting multiple file types for different platforms, sound-sweetening, location-scouting, working with non-professional talent, securing talent releases. Utilizing software such as Final Cut Pro and other platforms to perform post-production, including editing raw footage, composing scenes, and working with audio to develop and produce high-quality video.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

EEO/AA Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Salary Range

$27.13/hr. - $32.65/hr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location

Davis, CA.

Union Representation

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

May 23rd 2022


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=35356&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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