Av Technology Specialist I - Worcester, United States - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Worcester, United States

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Description

JOB TITLE
AV Technology Specialist I

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
AV Events

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Coordinate Audio/Visual (AV) equipment reservations for academic use by WPI students, faculty, and staff.

Assist with setup, strike, and operation of AV presentation, recording and streaming equipment at various locations on campus to support university initiatives.

Manage inventory of laptop computers for temporary loan, event use, and off campus project sites.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

Provide assistance with setup and operation of AV equipment in various campus locations for academic and administrative events. Provide support for virtual events as needed.
Coordinate the laptop imaging process and maintenance of laptops available for loan. Ensure student support staff understand and follow the reimaging protocol.
Create AV equipment reservations based on requests received and coordinate loans with members of the WPI community. Assist in managing large pool of AV equipment and reservation system. Conduct annual equipment inventory.
Coordinate the reservation and distribution of laptops for offcampus project sites and summer camp programs.
Capture, edit and catalogue video footage into final product for distribution to appropriate platforms.
Assist with the operations of inhouse poster production services as needed.
Train users and student support staff on AV systems and equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Associates degree and 2 years or more experience in Communications, Audio/Video Technology and Video Production.
Knowledge of AV equipment and handson experience in AV setups involving laptops, projectors, display resolutions, audio recording, sound mixing, wired and wireless microphones
Ability to successfully troubleshoot computer hardware, software, operating system, and peripheral issues
A strong willingness to learn the processes of computer imaging
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 50lbs

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

About WPI

WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities.

At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI

WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals.

WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

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