Location: Newark,NJ, USA
Unit Job Status FLSA
Position Information
Position Title MEDIA SERVICES SUPPORT SPECIALIST Reports To Faculty Discipline N/A - Not Applicable Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?
Funding Source
Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Information Technology or designee, the Media Services Support Specialist is responsible for overseeing audiovisual and media services at both the Newark (main) and West Essex (West Caldwell) campuses. This includes providing media production services, handling video equipment requests, and managing and maintaining media and communications equipment.
Supervisory Role
Oral and written instructions are received from the Director of Information Technology or designee. The Media Services Support Specialist may supervise support staff and student workers
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Experience in media equipment, audio-visual systems, and instructional technology at a higher education institution, preferably at the community college level.
3. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently
4. Working knowledge of computer software applications, preferably the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
5. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, manage competing priorities and work under pressure in a complex setting.
6. Demonstrated ability to interact both professionally and effectively with students, staff and non-staff members of the college community.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
9. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
? Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
? Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
time.
? Move between buildings.
? Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
? Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
along with the ability to focus vision.
? Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
vocabulary.
? Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
? Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Bachelor's in a related area.
2. Two or more years experience in media and instructional technology at a higher education institution, preferably at the community college level.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures, preferably in higher education at the community college level.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of computerized record maintenance and management.
Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Bachelor's in a related area.
2. Two or more years experience in media and instructional technology at a higher education institution, preferably at the community college level.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures, preferably in higher education at the community college level.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of computerized record maintenance and management.
Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)
Posting Details
Posting Information
Open Date 11/22/2024 Open Until Filled No Close Date Special Instructions Summary Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.