Technician - Educational Technologies Inventory Management

Position: Technician I - Educational Technologies Inventory Management
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Job Description

Department: Educational Technologies

General Statement of Job

The Technician I - Educational Technologies Inventory Management plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient oversight of departmental inventory. This role involves assisting with the receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of equipment, tools, and supplies. By following established guidelines and instructions, the Technician ensures smooth and effective operations following departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Day
  -to-day support of the inventory management system. This includes updating information and records, as well as maintaining inventory control of tags and labels on existing equipment.
• Assists in conducting inventory audits of Educational Technologies equipment on a daily and semiannual basis. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories.
• Inspect and verify equipment functionality, ensuring it meets operational standards and is free of defects or damage. Document any issues and coordinate necessary repairs or replacements.
• Enters inventory information into the departmental and college inventory management systems.
• Checks equipment in and out to faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with the shipping and receiving department to ensure that all ordered equipment and supplies received are accurate.
• Assist in getting surplus/non-working equipment ready for Auction.
• Prepares equipment to be checked out for special events.
• Prepares reports as needed. Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities.
• Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
• Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles count to computer-generated reports.
• Processes and documents the return of equipment as required following established procedures.
• Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry and answering telephones. Addresses, documents, and closes out work orders and tasks assigned.
• Supports instructional and institutional audiovisual needs.
• Tests and resolves equipment issues and provides development of working solutions.
• Assists with training and supporting faculty and staff to use instructional technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge on trends and developments in audiovisual hardware and software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• To qualify, one of the following must be met:
  • Associate's degree
  • A minimum of 60 earned college hours
• At least one (1) year of audio-visual technology and inventory control or related work experience in a similar work environment, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; required to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out…