AV & Classroom Technology Manager - Macalester College

As a member of the Support Services team, the AV & Classroom Technology Manager provides leadership, vision, management, and direct support for technology-equipped classrooms, conference rooms, and event spaces.  This is a manager-doer position that brings knowledge of best practices and innovation in the AV space and works with constituents across the institution to understand their needs, as well as troubleshooting in spaces.  In partnership with the academic technology staff and with input from the Classroom Committee, design classroom standards.  Develops and communicates plans for replacement cycles and coordinates new builds.  In addition, this position will manage vendor relationships, coordinate builds, troubleshoot and test spaces, and provide back-up and assistance for campus events.  The person in this position will plan, manage, and track the AV budget in collaboration with the Associate Director.

This is an onsite opportunity that works standard business hours Monday through Friday. Occasional night and weekend work may be required. 

About The Department: 

We are your first contact for help with your technology questions. ITS provides project management, systems consulting, software implementation and maintenance, software systems management services, database management and data management and reporting. We also manage, design, and plan the network, the telecommunications system, the central servers, information security architecture and services.

• Provides overall leadership and vision for technology-equipped spaces in partnership with campus constituents.  Develops and continuously improves classroom and conference room build recommendations.  Responsible for hiring, training, developing, and managing the AV Engineer. 
• Plans, manages and tracks AV replacement cycle work and budget.  Plans cyclical work for AV replacements and installations, managing multiple builds at once.  Manages vendor relationships.  
• Provides troubleshooting, repair, testing on technology-equipped spaces.
• Provides project coordination for recurring and new computing and AV initiatives, including annual computing and AV replacements and upgrades.

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 
• 3-5 years experience leading a team in a technical support or customer service environment required. Experience in an academic environment is preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of event space technology, Extron knowledge preferred.
• Experience planning and managing a budget. 
• Ability to manage vendor relationships, plan and manage several builds at once.  

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be $64,500-$67,500, depending on experience.

Benefits:

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through theMacalester Employment Opportunities webpage by October 4th.  No applications without cover letters will be considered. No resumes will be accepted after October 4th and the interview process will start after this date. 

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager 

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.