Media Technology Specialist II

Job Summary

Under direct to general supervision, provide faculty, staff, and students with technical support in the operation and set‑up of media equipment. Provide professional and courteous instruction to faculty and staff in the proper use and handling of AV equipment. Possess the ability to diagnose media system problems and assist in maintaining a schedule of preventative maintenance. Dependable, reliable, and able to work both independently and as a team member.

High school graduate or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience in media technology service, preferably in an education environment.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Deliver equipment to classrooms, provide audio‑visual set‑up and support.
• Receive, set‑up, clean and otherwise ensure proper functioning of media equipment to support classrooms and events.
• Assist in monitoring audio‑visual equipment security by checking it in and out to track location of equipment.
• Assist in the control of inventory and tracking equipment use.
• Learn proper procedures to follow preventative maintenance schedule.
• Participate in training on basic equipment and equipment maintenance.
• Set‑up data projectors and connect with laptop computers as needed, cable together and connect various types of equipment and patch panels.
• Operate and demonstrate a variety of sophisticated electronic equipment including LCD‑video‑data projection systems, electronic media podium systems, etc.
• Provide instruction to faculty and staff on use of multimedia equipment.
• Respond to calls for assistance.
• Participate in training in troubleshooting college media equipment.

• Ideal candidate should have intermediate knowledge of AV equipment and be able to identify appropriate equipment for requests and make recommendations.
• Maintain basic computer skills, including email programs, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Read charts on database and advise clients.
• Maintain oral and written skills to convey technical information, ideas and facts accurately, thoroughly, courteously and in a manner easily understood.
• This is a night shift position; a remote work schedule is not available. Will work evenings and may work weekends or other hours as required.
• Functional requirements:
  Stand, walk, push, or pull equipment on cart with wheels, weighing up to 70 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders; stretch to reach equipment; and replace equipment at ceiling level.

Internal candidates will be given priority.

All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

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