Johns Hopkins Engineering is seeking a Multimedia Technician to serve in the Center for Learning Design and Technology (CLDT) in a full-time capacity for evening work with occasional weekend work. CLDT supports all faculty and staff in the Whiting School of Engineering, including full-time residential as well as online and part-time students across 23 engineering and applied science master's degree and certificate programs. The CLDT is a results-driven group of instructional designers, technologists, multimedia producers, and AV specialists. The multimedia technician will provide technical support for all aspects of course delivery, including assisting with configuration and implementation of AV technology in learning spaces, updating computers, and supporting faculty, staff, and students in their use of AV equipment. We maintain technology in dozens of classrooms and studios across three campuses: Homewood, East Baltimore, and the Applied Physics Laboratory.
Our selected candidate must have a proven record of handling numerous complex tasks while balancing the needs of multiple audiences. We are seeking an exceptionally responsible, reliable person with experience working with instructors in a high-pressure course delivery setting.
This position reports to the Multimedia System Specialist.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Provide technical support for all aspects of classroom technology.
Responsible for technical setup and operation of all equipment, scheduling use of equipment, and maintenance of the equipment.
Arrange for use of audiovisual equipment for deans, departmental chairs, faculty, staff, students, and special events planners.
Assist faculty, staff, students, and visiting lecturers with equipment.
Provide equipment delivery, set-up and instruction. Set-up may include arranging chairs, tables, temporary staging, computer equipment, electronic display and PA equipment, temporary lighting, skirting, and curtains.
Maintain supply inventory and order supplies accordingly.
Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning on audiovisual equipment. Make minor repairs as required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
High level of independent decision making.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365.
Reliable transportation.
Self-directed person who performs well in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to lift equipment up to 50lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
4years related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working directly with faculty in the delivery of courses.
Experience working with cross-functional teams including instructional designers, media producers, and technologists to deliver a successful course or event.
Experience with Blackmagic products.
Experience with common broadcast production equipment (e.g., network switchers, PTZ cameras).
Experience using Camtasia and Adobe Premiere.
Experience working in a learning management system.
Classified Title: Multimedia Technician Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OF Starting Salary Range: Min $21.00 - Max $36.50 HRLY ($62,000 budgeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon.-Fri., 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Center for Learning Design & Technology Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering
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Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
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