Head Start Consultant Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.
Job Summary
The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) is a professional organization, a unit of the University System of Georgia, that is committed to leading and advancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia. The GFA supports the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC), which is a unique state-wide collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia and Independent institutions who offer professional courses in film, television, live production, streaming, and esports.
The GFA promotes rigorous professional training and supports opportunities for film and television production craft internships and placement in creative industries, apprenticeships and jobs in an effort to build a permanent and sustainable industry in the state. On behalf of the USG, TCSG, and their institutions, as well as private higher education institutions in Georgia who choose to use its resources, the GFA is dedicated to the development of both Georgia's workforce and the industry which will utilize it.
Responsibilities
EDU

• Manage all operations for GFA's Post-Production EDU program, including supervising all full-time and part-time instructors teaching post-production pathway courses.
• Manage post-production instructors on all curriculum and content matters, i.e.
  • Standardized syllabi that align to industry needs
  • Standardized curriculum and instructional materials for each course in learning management system, D2L
• Recruit, identify and/or train new post-production full time and adjunct instructors and certify or coordinate certification or other training, as needed
• Work with instructors and GFA team to secure all necessary systems and supplies for courses, i.e., Avid books, media, etc.
• Consult with GFA Academics, Facilities, and Production teams on course scheduling, classrooms, labs, and other educational spaces, including availability of systems
  • Report/work closely with Production team to communicate all facility and technical matters, including for remote instruction
  • Plan effective use of current video and/or audio equipment and technologies.
  • Research, recommend and implement new video and/or audio equipment for post-production education
• Work closely with the USG ITS team to ensure networks are operating and up to date
• Maintain a relationship with industry partners (i.e., Avid) and handle any issues that may arise with certifications, Avid Learning Partnership, Avid Learning Central, etc.
• Reflect and lead collaborative trainings to continue to improve course delivery and optimal results for certification(s)
• Schedule all post-production instructors' teaching assignments each semester
• Work with academic partners and industry professionals on post-production pathway holistic assessment, course reviews, and revision
  • Lead course revision process for post-production pathway courses, including identifying and hiring reviewers, subject matter experts, and instructional designers and implementing revisions and course redesign, as needed
  • Project manage post-production course revision, working with GFA academic leadership, subject matter experts, and instructional designers
• Spearhead growth of post-production pathway by identifying new industry trends, technology, and workforce needs to develop new curriculum, certifications, and training and update existing courses
• Lead curriculum development for new courses in the post-production pathway and/or assist in locating, hiring and collaborating with consultants for syllabi and curriculum creation outside area of expertise
• Teach 3-5 Post-Production pathway courses in an academic year
  • Manage courses through systematic use of syllabi and online student learning management system (D2L)
  • Keep accurate records of students' class performance, attendance, and grades; evaluate students for consideration for internship program
  • Adopt and implement common course objectives
  • Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes
  • Attend and participate in All-Instructor Conference at the start of each semester
  • Participate in internship selection following each semester

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

• Administrate all scheduling for Professional Training sessions
  • Collaborate with GFA team on scheduling/payment
  • Market training sessions
  • Work with Academics team to schedule and staff training sessions outside content expertise
• Teach the training sessions that fall into content expertise
• Expand Professional Service offerings:
  • Recruit clients for professional education training in post-production
  • Seek/train for additional recommended trainings or certifications
  • Provide necessary training for GFA staff or consultants in order to offer more professional services, when applicable

SECONDARY

• Administrate all scheduling for High School teacher training sessions
• Work with the Academics team to market and connect the post-production secondary programs with interested high schools throughout Georgia
• Support all post-production high school curriculum/program deployment for schools whose teachers complete training

WORKFORCE

• Collaborate with Director of Workforce to create internship opportunities and professional relationships between Post industries and GFA

Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
¿ Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying field
OR
¿ Combination of:
¿ Graduate semester hours and/or bachelor's degree in the qualifying field
¿ Specialized Certification in course content
¿ Membership in a course content-related guild or trade union
¿ Specialized training in course content
¿ Significant Recognized Experience in the Film Industry (ten or more years) related to course content
¿ Evidence of deep, wide-ranging knowledge of post-production processes and workflow, including being well-versed
in a variety of nonlinear editing systems
Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred, but not required:
  
  • Post-production experience on professional film/television projects
  • Avid Certified Instructor (ACI) certification
  • Membership in course content-related guild or trade union
  • Teaching experience
    • Familiarity of online learning management systems a plus
  • Management experience
  • Curriculum development experience
  • Some classes are taught online, thereby knowledge of remote systems (i.e. Splashtop, etc.), would be helpful.
• Instructors' credentials, credits, and work experience must be recognized and respected by industry.

Required Documents to Attach
Unofficial transcripts must be attached. Official transcripts must be submitted within one month of the hire date.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse functions of delivering instruction in higher education:
  • Skill in communication and presentation of instruction.
  • Organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
  • In-depth expertise in at least one of the following crafts and/or specialty areas: Non-Linear Editing (Long or Short form); Sound Editing and Sound Design; Color Correction (Colorist); Visual FX; Compositing
• Expertise in the operation of various professional non-linear editing systems, such as Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc., with a focus on practical skills and essential knowledge of editing.
• Understanding of file management, footage logs, timecodes, proxies, edit decision lists (EDLs).
• Knowledge of the importance of synchronization, transitions, simple effects, basic audio mixing and file exports.
• Knowledge of the terminology , department hierarchy, history and theory of editing and sound design.
• Awareness and understanding of current post-production industry standards and workflow practices.
• Working understanding of technology, systems, networks and technical specifications for computer lab set up

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This work may involve standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting, sitting at a computer for long periods and operating industry standard post-production equipment.
• This work is typically performed in a classroom and/or computer lab.
• Candidate must have reliable transportation to report to assigned teaching site, which may vary by course and semester.

Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.