JOBS
Jobs at The Los Angeles Film School
Thank you for your interest in starting a career with The Los Angeles Film School! The following list of jobs represents all currently open positions. Please browse through the available opportunities, and if you feel you're qualified for one of the listed jobs, please submit a resume for review.
Job Listings:
Production Management Teacher
Business Office Accounts Payable
Procurement and Distribution Manager
Lab Instructor
Financial Aid Reconciliation Officer
Financial Services Counselor
Assistant Registrar
Production Management Teacher
The Los Angeles Film school is seeking an experienced Production Manager/Line Producer to teach our "Producing Independent Film" course. This course covers breaking down a script, scheduling, budgeting, call sheets, production reports and much more. The course is designed to help students prepare for their thesis projects as well as teaching them the basics they will need to manage the physical production of post graduation independent feature films. This position includes 70 hours of class time plus: homework, student meetings, curriculum planning and other course administrative work as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates should have:
5+ years of industry experience
A desire to work with and mentor new filmmakers
Excellent communication and presentation skills
A Bachelor's degree
Full Time commitment
The salary range is $50,000 - $60,000
HR_Production@lafilm.com
Business Office Accounts Payable
Responsibilities:
• Match invoices to purchase orders and prepare for payment
• Work with Department Heads in entering purchase requests for invoices received
• Follow up with Vendors for approved purchase orders without invoices
• Accrue payables as required
• Analyzing and understanding of leases and notes payables.
• Receive vendor calls and resolve discrepancies
• Update recurring bills on a quarterly basis
• Liaison with Headquarters to ensure rush requests are processed timely
• Assist Controller and accounting staff as needed
• Ad-hoc reporting
• Perform other duties as required.
Experience Required:
• At least 3 - 4 years work experience required in Accounts Payable or an Accounting environment
• Must work at least 1 Saturday per month
• Salary: DOE
Skills Required:
• 40 wpm. 10-key by touch
• Excellent communication skills required
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Great Plains experience (preferred)
Please email: vdavis@lafilm.com
Procurement and Distribution Manager
Responsibilities:
• Manage the areas of Purchasing, Distribution and Copy Center
• Purchasing
o Ensure all orders are placed on time
o Work with new vendors in setting up credit accounts
o Work with internal department in updating master list of recurring orders
o Negotiate lower prices and leverage buying power
o Train new users in the procurement process
o Maintain hierarchical tree for procurement process
• Distribution
o Ensure all orders are received and accounted for
o Ensure all materials are ready in time for distribution
o Ensure outdated and/or obsolete items are returned and credited
o Ensure received items are stocked on shelves in the proper area
o Manage month-end inventory
• Copy Center
o Develop and refine processes for copy requests
o Maintain equipment operational efficiency
o Ensure all materials are produced timely for Distribution
• General
o Maintain Access database for procurement, distribution and inventory
o Manage team including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions
o Maintain an orderly and uncluttered center
o Substitute/provide additional coverage in each area as needed
o Attend weekly meetings with Controller and Assistant Controller
o Assist Controller and Assistant Controller as needed
o Ad-hoc reporting
Experience Required:
• At least 5 years work experience required, 2 of which includes supervisory level
• Must understand inventory accounting
• Proficiency with Access
Skills Required:
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required
• Must be hands-on and assist team as needed
• 40 wpm. 10-key by touch
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Great Plains experience preferred
Submit resumes to vdavis@lafilm.com
Lab Instructor
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; Associate’s Degree in a related field required
o AND
• A minimum of four years related professional work experience required in the subject area being taught
Skills Required:
• Positive attitude, a desire to help others, and a passion for educating
• Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written
• Proficient with relevant industry tools- depending on course
o Pro Tools and Logic (Entertainment Business lab course)
o Avid D-Control/D-Command, some knowledge in audio post production is useful (Final Project lab course)
o Analog Consoles, Signal Processing, general signal flow & patching (Intro to Recording Arts and Sound Foundations lab courses)
• We operate 16 hours per day, 7 days per week so a flexible schedule is necessary
Overview:
• Lab Instructors are responsible for teaching groups of students in their hands-on lab activities and provide real-time feedback about the student’s progress. The Course Director may also call on the Lab Instructors to assist in other aspects of the courses where they can contribute.
Please submit resumes to smiller@lafilm.com
Financial Aid Reconciliation Officer
Responsibilities:
• Run monthly report of FSEOG funding level and report to Director of Financial Aid.
• Create cash flow Projection and Past Due Reports weekly.
• Daily reconciliation of all rejects/edit codes via Campus Vue and COD.
• Batch and disburse funding for Direct Loans via Campus Vue and COD.
• Batch Private Loans and maintain spreadsheets/disbursement rosters.
• Mail out student/lender notification of drop refunds per Title IV refund calculations.
• Complete SSCR Error Report on a bi-monthly basis.
• Make adjustments to loans in OpenNet, COD, and/or CampusVue as necessary.
• Coordinate effort of weekly stipend register with Financial Services.
• Assist Financial Aid Officers/Administrators with questions concerning funding and the reconciliation of rejected records.
• Audit CAL Grant files at the end of every term and check for FA over awards and re-calculate FA need as necessary.
• Maintain CAL Grant files and documentation
Skills Required:
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
• BA preferred but not required
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with students and internal staff
Measurement of Success:
• Bi-annual performance review
Please submit email to pbowman@lafilm.com
Financial Services Counselor
Responsibilities:
• Counsel in-house (current) students on all Financial Services questions as necessary.
• Counsel all students during registration and review tuition obligation throughout all academic years, ensuring they understand the process and their responsibilities.
• Prepare Installment Agreements for GAP balances during the registration.
• Confirm 1st payment received and package Payment Plans in CampusVue.
• Contact students with re-take/tuition adjustments.
• Enter all correspondence and communication with students into CampusVue system.
• Assure all signed Installment Agreements and miscellaneous contracts are scanned and submitted to necessary departments and kept on file in the Financial Affairs computer and hardcopy folders.
• Work weekly Remaining Balance to Schedule reports on all active students showing due diligence in securing funds the Financial Affairs Staff are not actively working and report progress to Financial Services Manager.
• Place Unpaid Tuition Holds on students who have not secured funding and act as liaison between Financial Affairs and Student Records departments.
• Provide laptop and software clearance for Distribution Center monthly or as necessary.
• Send final balance due demand letter to Graduates who did not secure or make satisfactory arrangements on remaining balances or submit form for deposit refund.
• Comply with federal regulations as outlined in Department of Education handbook.
• Training as necessary to stay current on all Financial Affairs & CampusVue issues.
• Attend Open House when scheduled and provide support as necessary.
• Miscellaneous Projects as assigned by Financial Services Manager
Experience Required:
• Experience in Financial Affairs industry helpful but not required.
Skills Required:
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
• BA recommended but not required
• Customer Service approach to dealing with students, parents and fellow staff
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with students and internal staff
Measurement of Success:
• Bi-annual performance review
• Weekly meetings with Financial Services Manager
Please direct emails to jmchenry@lafilm.com
Assistant Registrar
Responsibilities:
• Process transcript requests
• Process enrollment verification letters
• Assists with beginning and end term processes
• Assists with all aspects of the registration process and its related function
• Monitors and updates student attendance
• Assists with processing change of grades
• Updates information into our student information system
• Assists with filing and maintaining academic files
• Providing direction to students, faculty, and staff
• Generating reports
• Responds to telephone, mail, and email inquiries concerning Student Records department
• Other duties assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Computer Literate (experience with student information systems); Experience with CampusVue preferred
• Familiarity with student academic records and FERPA preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and positively with colleagues
• Ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet time sensitive deadline
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Must be a team player, be able to take direction well and work independently when required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate of Science; Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Minimum two years administrative or clerical work experience preferably at a post-secondary school or University
Please submit resumes to studentrecords@lafilm.com .
