Audio Visual Specialist

About the role

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduled events as requested/required.
• Provide/coordinate in-person event support, including microphones, projection, lighting, sound, video conferencing, and media inputs.
• Set up, operate, and break down Audiovisual (AV) equipment (projectors, microphones, speakers, video conferencing systems, cameras, mixing boards, displays).
• Troubleshoot and resolve AV technical issues in real time during live meetings and events.
• Consistently monitor all event space AV systems, including basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Educate users on the use of AV equipment and systems as needed.
• Proactively assess the needs of audiovisual systems.
• Cookordinate AV equipment between departments and campuses as needed.
• Significant involvement in Aims signature events such as Commencement, Conversation, and Convocation Day.
• Operate & Maintain Audiovisual Equipment.
• Coordinate all AV (audio, projection/screens, video, and lighting) technical installations, configurations, maintenance, repairs, and replacements with internal partners and/or outside vendors.
• Advise on AV system installations and upgrades.
• Establish and maintain equipment inventory, and perform preventive maintenance, service, repair, and replacement.
• Gather data/feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders to determine needs and develop ways to improve existing solutions.
• Serve as video production crew, as needed.
• Stay current with emerging AV technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor work study staff on AV operations.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Audio Engineering, Production, Video Production, Music, Networking Systems, Recording Technology, Theater, or other related field; plus, five (5) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel.
• The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Positive attitude with the ability to communicate and work with a team in stressful situations while meeting exacting deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience working with internal and external customers.
• Ability to translate complex equipment and system knowledge into simple, easy-to-understand, professional, and engaging documentation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to accomplish projects independently.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and oversee work study students with AV systems and during events or on occasions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Associate's Degree in Audio Engineering, Production, Video Production, Music, Networking Systems, Recording Technology, Theater, or other related field; plus, five (5) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Prefered Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering, Production, Video production, Music, Networking Systems, Recording Technology, Theater, or other related field.
• Experience with industry-specific manufacturers and equipment, and applicable certifications.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with Creston, Dante, and Biamp systems.
• Following Certificates: Commercial Audio Technician (CAT), Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Crestron Certified Technology Architect Commercial (CTA-C), Crestron Certified Technology Architect Residential (CTA-R), Certified Audio Engineer (CEA).

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of audiovisual presentation, recording, lecture capture, and broadcast equipment/systems.
• Positive attitude with the ability to communicate and work with a team in stressful situations while meeting exacting deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience working with internal and external customers.
• Ability to translate complex equipment and system knowledge into simple, easy-to-understand, professional, and engaging documentation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to accomplish projects independently.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and oversee work study students with AV systems and during events or on occasions.

Benefits

• Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:
• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Pay

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary $52,612.00
Maximum Hiring Annual Salary $56,821.00

Schedule

The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance. Flexibility to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and any other required documents. For assistance, please contact the recruitment team at 970-378-3720.