Grinnell College Hiring for Audio Visual System Specialist (T Career Level) at Grinnell, IA Full Time

Audio Visual System Specialist (T3 Career Level)

Department:

Information Technology Service

Job Summary:

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #15 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Audio-Visual Systems Specialist is a member of the Audio-Visual team that provides reliable classroom technology solutions and technical support to faculty, staff, and students of Grinnell College. This position participates in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and support of all audiovisual equipment located inside the classrooms and meeting spaces as well as equipment available for checkout as well as providing occasional event support.Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the installation and maintenance of classroom and meeting space technology.
• Participate in inventory management and lifecycle planning.
• Monitoring and resolving Audio Visual issues escalated from the Technology Services Desk and other sources.
• Work to maintain an accurate and up to date inventory of supported AV equipment on campus.
• Work with team to develop and update training materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree OR three years of Audio-Visual technology support or related work experience
• Able to work independently with limited guidance and also work as a member of a team.
• Adaptable to changing situations.
• Recognizes the value of teamwork.
• Must be able to interact professionally and positively with all constituencies at the college.
• Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, especially liberal arts.
• Experience with Crestron control is a plus.
• Solid understanding: AV over IP, HDMI, DisplayPort, audio DSP systems and video conferencing
• Expertise in Audio Visual equipment: projectors, flat panel displays, visual presenters, interactive digital presentations, audio amplifiers, mixers and switching devices is a bonus.
• Certified Technology Specialist (CTS certificate) or be willing to obtain in 3-6 months of employment.
• Crestron certifications: CNS-D, DMC-D4K, DMC-E

Link to Job Description:

AV System Specialist

FLSA Category:

Non-Exempt

Staff/Faculty:

Staff

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Employment Category:

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment. The College requires staff members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with at least one CDC-approved vaccination dose by date of hire, or approved religious or medical exemption.

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

S00959

Diversity Statement:

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.