Media/Vlog Creator and Data Analyst Student Assistant

Note: Please use the CSUM email when applying for this position.

Working Title: Media/ Vlog Creator and Data Analyst Student Assistant

Classification Title: Student Assistant

Department Name: Learning Lab Grant (76243)

Time Base: Part-time

Hours to be Worked: Up to 10-15 hours per week

Supervisor's Name: Dr. Aparna Sinha

Pay Plan: Hourly

Bargaining Unit: CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants

Employment Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: $20.00

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Job Summary:  

We are seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy Student Assistant with strong digital skills to support our grant’s research and media initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating digital videos, an interest in conducting research, and a willingness to collaborate on various projects.

Interested students should submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and a sample of digital work (e.g., video project or infographic) to Dr. Aparna Sinha (asinha@csum.edu)

About the Cal Poly Maritime Academy:

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a campus of the California State University and is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering,  Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.

Job Duties:

We are seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy Student Assistant with strong digital skills to support our grant’s research and media initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating digital videos, an interest in conducting research, and a willingness to collaborate on various projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create engaging digital videos for educational, promotional, and research-related purposes.
• Assist in designing and editing multimedia content, including video, graphics, and presentations.
• Support digital content management, including organizing and archiving media files.
• Assist with transcribing data
• Perform other duties as assigned to support our research needs.

Required Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled as a student.
• Strong digital skills, including video creation, editing, and basic graphic design.
• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Canva, or similar).
• Interest in research and the ability to analyze and synthesize information effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communi