AV and Events Technician

Status:                   Exempt

Position:              AV and Events Technician

Reports to:         Academic Computing Manager

Purpose:              Support the College’s Media and AV needs for classroom and College functions.  Manages the operations of the AV Department.

About Moore: Moore College of Art & Design is a historically all-women's undergraduate college that has evolved to admit nonbinary and trans undergraduates, as well as co-educational continuing education and graduate students. Founded during the original industrial revolution to advance women in new fields, under principles of inclusivity and opportunity, our mission is more relevant than ever, as technology, sustainability, and diverse cultures drive and influence new and existing industries.  We strive to create a community of employees and faculty that mirrors our student body and offers a range of academic perspectives in their fields.  ​We welcome candidates who value diversity and support the inclusive culture we seek to nurture at Moore. The world needs Moore. For more information, visit moore.edu and follow us on social media @moorecollegeart.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Educational Media or Video Production.
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software on Macintosh and AV resources.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Broad knowledge of Audio Visual equipment and maintenance.
• Must have working knowledge of video and audio editing, ingest procedures, audio mixers, and applications
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Familiar with and able to host Zoom webinars.

Responsibilities:

1. Flexible and potentially willing to work weekends, mornings or night hours
2. Responsible for maintaining and securing video and audio editing equipment, maintaining the equipment, and securing storage solutions
3. Responsible for assisting students, faculty, and staff in solving technical problems
4. Coordinates the use of all AV & Multimedia equipment throughout the college including reservation, installation and return.
5. Manages all phases of AV production including PowerPoint presentations for administration, faculty, staff and guest speakers, video and audio productions and presentations using a wide array of Multimedia equipment.
6. Maintains the fiscal AV budget, plans for the purchase of new equipment and submits requisitions for equipment and materials to the Academic Computing Manager for approval.
7. Accessible to staff and faculty during entire shift.
8. Create and maintain an inventory of all equipment and submit semi-annually to Academic Computing Manager.
9. Provide detailed typed instructions on all classroom and auditorium equipment.
10. Train faculty, staff, and students on all AV and multimedia equipment.
11. Maintain, clean, and organize the equipment and equipment storage areas.
12. Performs routine maintenance (cleaning, lubricating, replacing parts) and minor repairs.
13. Responsible for College AV documentation, including: videotape special events, in-service seminars, student productions, lectures, etc. as requested by College departments.
14. Responsible for in-house and external event planning and support.
15. Evaluates departmental and system-wide faculty/staff AV and develop corresponding technology training programs.
16. Report damaged, stolen or missing equipment and orders appropriate replacements.
17. Contact and negotiate major repairs with outside sources.
18. Hire and train student workers to use digital camera, media cart, video camera etc.
19. Provide technical support to outside organizations renting the facilities as requested by the College.
20. Assist in strategic planning regarding the multimedia needs of the College.
21. Keep up-to-date on new technology.
22. Keep Academic Computing Manager informed of schedule of events on a weekly basis.
23. Provides technical support for occasional college evening/weekend events as needed.
24. Works with Academic Computing Manager to execute special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Able to lift minimum 50 lbs.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  These are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as so classified.

 

 

The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College-administered programs and employment practices.  Retaliation is also prohibited. To read our full compliance statement please click here. http://moore.edu/about-moore/more-about-moore/non-discrimination-504-titleix

 

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