WS - FMA Program Assistant Level III - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville is seeking a FMA Program Assistant Level III to support video projects, social media content, and classroom assistance. The role includes mentoring student workers and managing the FMA Lab under supervisor direction.

Ideal candidates are upper-level students with strong shooting, editing, and production experience, who can lead teams and coordinate campus media efforts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Advanced-level program assistant with shooting, editing, and production experience.
• Upper-level students with strong shooting, editing, and production experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit video content for FMA social media platforms and university-related projects under supervisor direction (T, C, CT, P)
• Lead student production teams on assigned shoots and projects; delegate responsibilities to mid/entry level assistants as appropriate (L, TW, C)
• Oversee the FMA Lab during designated hours, ensuring it remains productive and welcoming to students (P, C, L)
• Provide class support or in-lab mentorship to students as directed by the supervisor (L, CSD, TW)
• Collaborate with Pike TV staff to support campus sporting and live events, contributing at a leadership level appropriate to this tier (TW, T, P, L)

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Technology

Tools

Adobe Premiere

DaVinci Resolve

Photoshop

Canva

Video Cameras

Lighting Equipment

Sound Recording

Job description

FMA PROGRAM ASSISTANT Level III

Division: CAS Department: FMA Experience: Advanced

Job Code: FWSFMAHUPRGASST1 Supervisor/Reports To: Andrew Reed

Start Date: 8/25/2026

This program assistant is a highly skilled student leader who takes the reins on video projects and FMA social media content. They mentor and delegate to other student workers while helping manage the lab environment and supporting classroom instruction. This position is ideal for upper-level students with strong shooting, editing, and production experience.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Create and edit video content for FMA social media platforms and university-related projects under supervisor direction (T, C, CT, P)
• Lead student production teams on assigned shoots and projects; delegate responsibilities to mid/entry level assistants as appropriate (L, TW, C)
• Oversee the FMA Lab during designated hours, ensuring it remains productive and welcoming to students (P, C, L)
• Provide class support or in-lab mentorship to students as directed by the supervisor (L, CSD, TW)
• Collaborate with Pike TV staff to support campus sporting and live events, contributing at a leadership level appropriate to this tier (TW, T, P, L)

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

Preferred Skills: Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Canva, Video Cameras, Lighting Equipment, Sound Recording, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, written & verbal communication, customer focus, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm; closed on weekends. Hours flexible to accommodate class schedules and events.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling

Number of Positions: 2

Pay Rate: $12.50/hour

Location: Armington 458

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.