Entertainment Arts Mentors

Job summary

The mentor is responsible for providing weekly feedback and guidance to students on their assigned projects. They are expected to motivate students while modeling professional behavior and adhering to university policies.

Job details

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This role reports to Dean or designate. SUMMARY The Mentor is responsible for supporting and providing feedback to students of the assigned projects as provided at the start of term. Mentors provide weekly feedback, guide students in their field of expertise. Mentors are expected to do a total of 13 weekly mentoring sessions with students and the sessions are scheduled during weekdays (generally after regular work hours), and potentially on Saturdays. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide students with weekly feedback on their projects Help students to scope, plan, and execute their projects Encourage and motivate students through constructive feedback Sets and models a high standard of professional behaviour and appropriate appearance Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the universit QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Demonstrate familiarity and experience in one or more of the following discplines: 2D Animation 3D Animation/3D Modelling Game Development Video Production A minimum of one accredited published movie, game, or app title and/or 3 years of industry experience in an appropriate area of development Relevant degree/diploma is advantageous Experience working with and teaching students is advantageous Skills and Abilities Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret and apply university, government, agency and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests or complaints Ability to communicate effectively with people who have limited English language proficiency SALARY INFORMATION Anticipated hourly pay rate: $80.00

What you’ll do

The mentor is responsible for providing weekly feedback and guidance to students on their assigned projects. They are expected to motivate students while modeling professional behavior and adhering to university policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of industry experience or an accredited published title in animation, game development, or video production. A relevant degree or diploma is considered an asset for this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• 2D Animation
• 3D Animation
• 3D Modelling
• Game Development
• Video Production
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Mentoring
• Project planning
• Tactfulness
• Constructive Feedback
• 3D Modeling
• Teaching
• Critical Thinking
• English Language
• Video Game Development
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Organizational Structure
• Time Management

Job areas

• Education
• Creative & Media
• Technology
• Entertainment Manager
• Entertainment / Recreation Attendant
• Creative and Performing Artists Not Elsewhere Classified
• Amusement and Recreation Attendants

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