Audio Visual Specialist - Program Specialist 3

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations.

Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African-American, Indigenous, People Of Color, Dreamers, Justice-involved, Immigrants and Refugees, Veterans, People With Disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

About the role

Serves as support for multimedia audio-visual equipment across the campus, primarily conference locations and larger venues. May provide classroom support as necessary and available. Provides tier 1 and 2 hardware and software support. Responsible for providing customers with technical and program assistance in preparation for, and during, key events on campus. Leads small projects, develops plans, and may install and configure systems independently or under supervision. Performs needs assessment and functions as liaison between Faculty, staff, and other members of the Information Systems department. Assists with the use of facilities by campus and community members for educational, cultural, and public functions.

This is a non-permanent classified position with the approximate start and end date of September 1, 2026 - November 6, 2026 (this is subject to change).

Responsibilities

• Maintains the multimedia equipment in meeting spaces, conference rooms, and large venues.
• Performs needs assessment.
• Provides training and readiness testing.
• Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to provide input into Multimedia and conference room campus technology standards.
• Provides tier 1 and 2 hardware and software support.
• Monitors and enhances assigned areas by troubleshooting problems and replacing hardware or updating software.
• Ensures that resources are operated in compliance with the college's Security standards, Acceptable Use Policy, and other applicable policies and standards.
• Assists in community and staff development activities through the use of audio, visual, video, and photographic equipment.
• Will be available to set up equipment for events, train customers, and be present during key campus events, including those conducted on weekends or evenings.
• Advises production managers, lighting and sound designers on the technical specifications of the facility to ensure proper implementation of approved technical designs.
• Maintains documentation adequate to ensure operational continuity for assigned areas. Inputs new and completes existing trouble tickets.
• Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College.
• Installs, tests, and troubleshoots systems. Documents updates and methods utilized. Provides solutions for troubleshooting problems or resolving questions.
• Receives surplus inventory. Documents assets. Arranges for disposal. Securely erases data and sets to default state.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Moderate knowledge of multimedia equipment, including equipment capabilities, troubleshooting, and implementation.
• Industry certification(s) in AV technologies is desired.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and replacing hardware.
• Strong communication skills, organization, and the ability to serve a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Performs testing to ensure optimal performance. Conducts online research through knowledge bases, forums, and other web-based areas to find solutions to technical problems or works directly through vendors.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details, and work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn and carry out college policies and practices.
• Workload management: Assisting customers while balancing workload to meet the needs of other areas of responsibility.
• Excellent customer service skills which include building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Appreciation of diversity and the benefits of being committed to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Good working relationships with a diverse array of College employees.
• Effectively carries out work processes to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• Manages personal time and projects wisely; sets priorities, makes appropriate decisions to complete assigned tasks and solve problems efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Identifies and understands issues, challenges, and learning opportunities; is proactive and strategic with solutions.
• Communicates promptly and responsively to the needs of the department and college community.

Qualifications

Education to Experience Equivalences: Associate's Degree = 2 years | Bachelor's Degree = 4 years | Master's Degree = 6 years.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, media production, or related program -or- completion of an accredited vocational training program in information technology, media production or related program.
• Four years of experience performing duties such as running audio-visual equipment, providing training and creating documentation, diagnosis and troubleshooting, and providing customer or technical support. -OR- equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of Windows 10 or 11.
• Experience with and knowledge of troubleshooting moderate technical issues and creating documentation.
• Experience with knowledge base article creation, creating and responding to support requests.

Conditions of Employment

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment, but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.
• Tacoma Community College has no responsibility or obligation to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and relocate objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

Schedule

This is a non-permanent classified position approximately scheduled to work September 1, 2026 - November 11, 2026 (this is subject to change). There is a full-time to part-time schedule for this position.

• The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• The part-time schedule: Eight weeks planned; schedule to be determined.

Pay

The salary is $59,760 - $66,072.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Reduced tuition for the employee.
• Retirement benefits.
• Membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a membership fee is available anytime upon employment.