Classroom Technology Assistant

Job Title
Classroom Technology Assistant


Requisition Number
DU13993


Department Name
8F000:College of Business and Economics


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$14.00 per hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Some College



Required Related Experience

None



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs
Ability to work unsupervised



Shift

Days, nights/weekends as needed, approximately 20 hours a week



Job Summary

ClassroomTechnology Assistant

This position will provide in-class technical support to instructors for Gatton’s hybrid online programs.

Duties include:

• Direct a live virtual environment of the in-class presentation and discussion for remotely connected students. The goal is to provide as close to a live experience for remote students as possible. The technology used to provide the virtual environment includes Zoom online meeting spaces, a classroom facial recognition video camera for displaying the instructor, a video camera that will give a view of the in-class students for the remote students, and more.
• Video Editing – Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Set up and monitor recordings of the presentation and discussion using both Echo360 lecture capture and Zoom meeting applications.
• Meet with the instructor before each class period to discuss the format of that period so they can provide technical support to create a seamless experience for remote and live students. This includes initiating and monitoring the Zoom meeting space, controlling the student-centered video camera, and managing in-class volume.
• Monitor Zoom sessions and alert the instructor of questions or comments initiated by remote students.
• Troubleshoot any technical issues during class and provide solutions or alternatives to mitigate problems.
• Edit class videos and post them to the Canvas course.
• Assist Gatton IT in providing remote support for off-campus students.
• Assist live and remote students in using Zoom in breakout sessions for class discussions.
• Assist instructors and students with remote testing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of Zoom, Canvas, ProctorU, Respondus Lockdown Browser, video editing software, PowerPoint, digital whiteboards, web cameras, and/or general computer hardware/software is helpful but not required. Training will be provided for various technologies.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Knowledge of Zoom, Canvas, ProctorU, Respondus Lockdown Browser, video editing software, PowerPoint, digital whiteboards, web cameras, and/or general computer hardware/software is helpful but not required. Training will be provided for various technologies.



Deadline to Apply
10/31/2025


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