"Specialty Media Coordinator"

Job Summary

This position maintains and troubleshoots video, audio, lighting, multimedia, and computer equipment; provides technical video, audio-visual and multi-media support for a variety of classes, classrooms, meetings, and events; and assists with the scheduling, distribution and maintenance of equipment inventory in the Telecomm Lab and Department of Communication.

Project Coordinators

Provide support to project management function, regardless of discipline (e.g., Construction, Engineering, Operations, Technical). Review project proposals, ensure projects adhere to contract language, and issue and track project amendment documentation. Perform technical support including project scheduling and planning, earned value management, budget review/cost analysis, and change of scope impact analysis. Communicate any issues, problems, or additional information to project managers and project stakeholders and recommend solutions. Monitor and evaluate project timeline and activity and report on progress to project managers and leadership.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Maintain and troubleshoot computer, video, audio, multimedia and lighting equipment for the Telecomm Lab and Department of Communication facilities.
• Determine appropriate equipment use and facilitate equipment check out and return on a daily basis.
• Maintain equipment tracking/reservation database records and overall portable equipment inventory.
• Assist students, faculty and staff in creating and editing videos, recording video and audio, and troubleshooting basic computer and audio/visual problems.
• Provide support in setting up classrooms, conference rooms, offices, and other Department facilities.
• Coordinate with other departmental supervisors and technicians for equipment repair and event planning.
• Demonstrate effective communication and human relation skills.
• Content creation for department projects, i.e. digital signage, posters, etc.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Project Coordinator, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

Working knowledge of video and audio production preferred; experience with computers, computer software, and file management; experience working with video and audio equipment including video cameras, video switchers, audio recorders, audio consoles and related equipment; ability to troubleshoot and maintain video and audio equipment, working knowledge of setup/tear down, operation, and transportation of equipment.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Encore, AFTER EFFECTS etc.) or other multimedia software is important in completing job responsibilities.

The individual must have an effective communication skills, demonstrated human relations skills, and be able to assist students, staff and faculty with a variety of needs.

Computer skills, video acquisition, video production, video editing, audio-visual technical aptitude, knowledge of media-production, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. are preferred.

Special Instructions

• Requisition Number: PRN44343B
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule Summary: Monday 9-5, Tuesday 1pm-9pm, Wednesday 9-5pm, Thursday 1-9pm, Friday, 9-5pm. Some portions of the year would be M-F 9-5.
• Department: 00085 - Communication
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $42,000-$55,000
• Close Date: 5/25/2026

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