Media Specialist

MEDIA SPECIALIST

DALEY COLLEGE

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Media Specialist position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the media department and providing audio-visual (AV) support services that facilitate the presence of technology in the classroom for faculty and students at Olive-Harvey College. This position is also responsible for providing AV support for events, meetings, conferences and various other similar activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures availability of functional equipment for AV requests from faculty and staff, including, but not limited to, resolution requiring laptop/computer set-up, microphone set-up, and usage of control system like Crestron/Amx or Extron for Smart boards and sound systems.
• Apprises staff of new software, AV, and related resources, and maintains knowledge of technologies in areas of presentation systems, AV equipment, etc.
• Coordinates on-campus and off-campus special events and facilitates their success by serving as a liaison between the media department and other departments and personnel.
• Manages and supports the integration of media and technology, the maintenance of state-of-the-art media equipment, and requests for media services from students, faculty and staff.
• Provides technology support in coordination with other campus based technical resources and district office technical resources as assigned.
• Coordinates repair of AV equipment and hardware covered by third-party vendor maintenance agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Processing or related area, supplemented by two years of technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a history of progressively increasing responsibility and accomplishments, preferably, in a college or comparable academic setting.
• Strong technical aptitude and trouble-shooting ability to facilitate proper use of equipment. Working knowledge of and experience with AV equipment, including, but not limited to, Smart boards, projectors, microphones, Creston equipment, and related tools.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Great team player and self-starter.

Other information - This position is represented by: Local 1600 CCCTU.

Salary Information:  $59,229-$61,006 annually. Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

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