Overview
The Digital Media Assistant will work in the Auraria Library Digital Media Studio, providing support to campus students, faculty, and staff. Applicants with experience in only one area are encouraged to apply, with the expectation that they will train in the other areas of responsibility during scheduled shifts. The Digital Media Assistant collaborates with the Creative Technologies Services Unit, other student staff, and the Ask Us desk to deliver quality, courteous, and responsive customer service in support of public-facing spaces.
Reports To
Creative Technology Services Manager, Kiersten Merkel
Job Duties
- Fulfill appointments by setting up equipment properly and on time, assisting users, answering questions, and creating a positive user experience.
- Assist users with video and photo production equipment, including DSLR cameras, lighting set up, and background changes.
- Collaborate with users and Library staff to deliver courteous, responsive customer service in a public-facing environment.
- Support an environment of creativity and exploration.
Other
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be eligible for a work-study award and provide the official work-study eligibility email prior to being considered for an interview:
- Work-Study Students: Undergraduate work-study students MUST be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours throughout a semester.
- Graduate work-study students: MUST be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours throughout a semester (except in the case of students completing their thesis and/or dissertation credit during a single summer semester).
Once awarded, students must maintain their financial aid eligibility throughout a given semester. Students who drop below the credit hour requirement, or withdraw during a semester, may only earn work-study funding through their last day of attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering customer service.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premier; experience with photography, videography, or studio lighting.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be registered for fall 2026 semester
- Must be enrolled in a University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, or Community College of Denver work-study program.
Application Instructions:
To apply, email a copy of your fall 2026 course schedule, work-study eligibility email, work hours availability, and resume to alhrstnd@ucdenver.edu.
*If you are a CU student, please apply through Handshake at https://joinhandshake.com/.*
*If you are a CCD student, please apply at Job Opportunities | Sorted by Relevance ascending | Community College of Denver Careers.*
All applicants are required to apply for a work-study award to be considered for hire. Please follow this link for work-study application instructions.
***If a student does not receive a work-study award after applying, the department may still hire them
Posting start & end dates
This position is open until it is filled. Screening begins immediately.
Approximate Hours Per Week:
8-16 hours weekly, Monday-Thursday
Compensation Hourly Wage/Salary Range:
$19.29
DEI Statement
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
