Job Description

OVERVIEW:

The Audio program Teaching assistant shall provide administrative assistance and tutoring to the staff of the Audio programs at the Recording School Building (6690 Sunset) and on occasion at other campus facilities as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Director and Associate Program Director administrative assistance:
• Assisting in the maintenance of program education files and course binders
• Determining student qualifications for—and administration of—Avid Certification tests.
• Inventory and distribution of office and classroom supplies
• Answering general student inquiries regarding the Education Department, Including assisting students with schedules and class locations
• Assisting with classroom/lab equipment installation and setup as needed
• Assisting at monthly open house and orientation
• Directing students to resources such as student advising, financial aid, Connect desk etc.
• Assisting communication with instructors
• Assisting communication with Equipment Room and IMT Department
• Attending and documenting meetings when necessary
• Assisting with food orders for meetings and faculty breakfasts
• Performing other duties, as assigned by the Associate/Program Director Instructor/instructional assistance and tutoring:
• Assisting instructors with grading of quantitative assignments
• Occasional in-class instructor assistance
• Assisting with in-class equipment distribution
• Assisting faculty mentors with organization of student events
• Assisting in outreach to students with attendance issues
• Music and production tutoring for music- and audio-based courses, and other related courses as needed/applicable

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED:

• Positive attitude, a desire to help others, and a passion for educating
• Strong customer service skills
• Good organizational skills
• Working knowledge of common word processing and office software
• Experience and education in music theory and audio recording in the digital realm
• Good written and verbal communication
• High degree of computer literacy

ASSESSMENT METRICS

The Audio Program Administrative/Teaching Assistant is evaluated on some or all of these criteria:

·    Reliability and availability

·    Quality of customer service—as observed, and from faculty and student feedback

·    Quality of performance as assessed by instructors

·    Compliance with all academic and operational policies of the school

·    General performance and conduct as per standard Los Angeles Film School employee evaluations

Company Description

The Los Angeles Film School is a creative, media arts college, offering accredited Bachelor of Science degrees in Animation & VFX, Entertainment Business and Graphic Design, and Associate of Science degrees in Audio Production, Music Production and Film. Located in the center of Hollywood, California, the college’s campus is comprised of 4 buildings, including the historic RCA building and Ivar Theatre, and boasts industry-standard sound stages, labs, dubbing stages, studios, a green screen and theatres, including a THX®-certified, RealD 3D®, 340-seat Main Theatre. In Winter Park, Florida we are located within the Full Sail University campus. The Los Angeles Film School’s hands-on programs are taught by award-winning industry professionals using industry-standard gear. For more info on degree programs call 323-860-0789 or visit www.lafilm.edu.