Audio Visual Technician Job at WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in Weatherford

Position Summary Information
Responsible for Weatherford College’s instructional audio/visual needs and provides technical support for filming and maintaining Weatherford College’s video content on social media. The scope of responsibility encompasses all audio/video equipment operations and maintenance, smart classroom configurations, training, help desk support, media, asset management and special projects. This position has budgetary responsibility (planning, preparation and maintenance) for a distinct department in Instructional Technology. A secondary duty is to provide Tier-1 and Tier-2 computer help desk support when primary responsibilities allow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Directs audio/visual support (recording and editing) of the President’s Office for social media usage and support for high profile special events.

Records, archives, and posts Weatherford College Board meetings, including the closed session portion of the meetings.

Ensures that all A/V equipment in campus classrooms is operational and installed according to standard college configurations, including monitoring, troubleshooting and repairs.

Creates multi‑media presentations for faculty and staff.

Supports special projects and events by ensuring equipment is available and installed, and provides A/V expertise as appropriate.

Provides training to faculty in the correct use of technology in the classrooms and A/V training to the college as needed.

Configures, installs and tracks all A/V assets according to campus policy and procedure.

Provides consulting services to the Fine Arts Center upon request and as resources allow.

Provides video services and conversion to digital media, converting older format standards as required.

Provides Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 technical support for faculty, staff, students, and community patrons when time permits.

Maintains and updates the campus YouTube channel; works with the VP of Institutional Advancement for approval of all content.

Assists with training of part‑time AV technicians and work‑study students.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Client Services Manager.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an A/V related field or Video Conferencing technologies.

Preferred Education
2‑year degree in audio‑visual or related field.

Required Experience
Experience working with audiovisual equipment and computers.

Preferred Experience
Experience supporting AV in a college setting, filming experience, and knowledge of computer video and audio systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of college time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the college; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Activities include walking frequently around campus to set up AV equipment and occasionally lifting or moving AV equipment that weighs 21‑50 lbs. The work environment is primarily office and off‑campus settings, requiring tolerance of varying stress levels. The college does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.

Conditions
Work requires use of a video display terminal and computer for routine duties.

Security Sensitive Position
This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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