Media Specialist Part-Time

MEDIA SPECIALIST - PART TIME
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

The part-time 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 Kennedy-King College. This position is also responsible for providing AV support for events meetings conferences and various other similar activities.

City Colleges of Chicagosvision is to be recognized as the citys most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college systems more than 3500 faculty and staff servemore than 70000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

GENERAL 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.
• Provides recording services for conferences and meetings as needed and presentation set-ups using presentation software as required.
• May supervise staff and student aides in the provision of AV equipment and software configuration services
• Apprises staff of new software AV and related resources and maintains knowledge of technologies in areas of presentation systems AV equipment etc.
• Provides technology support in coordination with other campus based technical resources and district office technical resources as assigned.
• 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.
• May provide sound reinforcement and lighting in theatre/auditoriums.
• Prepares and submits help desk tickets to document service requests and technical problems in the classroom.
• Resolves help desk tickets and service request tickets as assigned.
• Coordinates repair of AV equipment and hardware covered by third-party vendor maintenance agreements.
• 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.
• Assists with other college initiatives such as but not limited to registration as needed.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to adherence to after hours emergency holiday and/or on-call schedule
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates 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 and related tools.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Great team player and self-starter.

The salary range for this position is $19.67-$24.59 per hour.

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found at position is represented by the Local 1600 professional union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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