The City University of New York is hiring: Assistant Media Services Technician (

Overview

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New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college located in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the setup of portable and permanently installed audiovisual equipment including projectors of all types, audio amplification equipment, wired and wireless microphones and sound processing equipment, video display equipment and video recording playback equipment of all formats, and projection screens.
• Integrating Media Services’ and visitor’s presentation devices (such as laptops, tablets and smartphones) into existing presentation systems.
• Supporting faculty in their use of installed classroom presentation systems, including telephone support.
• Troubleshooting installed and portable presentation systems, including determining if equipment is defective, and developing workarounds so that classes are not unduly delayed.
• Delivering and setting up portable presentation systems in venues such as N119, the Atrium Ground Floor Lounge and classrooms as needed.
• Assisting in the construction, de-construction, updates and refurbishments of permanently installed presentation systems (including computers and their software) in classrooms and other venues.
• Helping develop and maintain office computer software and systems.
• Operating, transporting, making minor adjustments to, and helping to install and configure equipment such as smartboards, laptops, desktop computers, and e-podiums.
• As directed, making minor adjustments and implementing routine technical updates to hardware and software.
• Performing other office and clerical tasks and errands as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent and six months of full-time experience acquired within the last five years, in routine maintenance and operation of various projectors or other electronic equipment such as portable public address systems, audio recorders and cameras; or
• Graduation from a recognized vocational or technical high school for radio and television mechanics or related trades; or
• High school diploma or its equivalent and two years of verifiable experience as a member of a High School audio visual team, or six months of work-study in an approved Board of Education program, which included work with audio or related electronic equipment.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. Ability to work off schedule, flexible.

Other Qualifications

A general understanding of audio-visual technology is expected, but Media Services will provide all necessary training specific to the audio-visual systems in use at the college.

Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds and be willing to use college elevators to deliver equipment.

Compensation

New Hire: $19.12

Incumbent: $19.98

This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

How To Apply

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

Closing Date

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after April 3, 2025.

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Information Technology/Technical

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: NYC College of Technology