AV Technician, Multi-Media Services - University of Pennsylvania

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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.








Posted Job Title

AV Technician, Multi-Media Services





Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt





Job Description Summary

The AV Technician will work as part of the Multi Media Services (MMS) team to support classroom technology, operate AV equipment, and work on media production tasks. The position may also serve as a recording engineer in our recording studio, as well as performing some basic IT troubleshooting duties.





Job Description


Multi-Media Services (MMS) provides AV and classroom technology support for Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences. The team helps faculty, staff, and students make the best use of technologies for teaching and media production, offering services such as: equipment loans, recording facilities, and on-site media production.




DUTIES: (Description of duties):

+ Assist in daily operations of an academic media facility: providing frontline tech support in media classrooms, language & computer labs and EQ Loan area.

+ Deliver, setup and operate video projectors, laptop computers, video recording and conference cameras, PA systems, digital audio recorders, and other media related technologies.

+ Provide post-production services; editing, video duplication, conversions, compressing and streaming, utilizing internal rack system.

+ Supervision of student staff.

+ Perform office administrative duties.






Various shifts available. Possible evening and weekend hours needed.




QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High School Diploma/GED and 1-2 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience required

+ At least one year experience with media production – video, audio, post-production preferred

+ At least one year experience with operating basic AV equipment – cameras, mixing boards, etc. preferred

+ Record of strong customer service

+ Basic IT experience (troubleshooting software and hardware issues relating to classroom technology) preferred.








Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania





Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences





Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.








Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.




Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.



The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.