Media Specialist

MEDIA SPECIALIST - PART TIME

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is seeking a part-time Media Specialist within the Information Technology Department.

The part-time Media Specialist position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the media department and providing audio-visual (AV) support services that facilitate the presence of technology in the classroom for faculty and students at Malcolm X College. This position is also responsible for providing AV support for events, meetings, conferences, and various other similar activities.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensures availability of functional equipment for AV requests from faculty and staff, including, but not limited to, resolution requiring laptop/computer set-up, microphone set-up, and usage of control system like Crestron/Amx or Extron for Smart boards and sound systems.
• Apprises staff of new software, AV, and related resources, and maintains knowledge of technologies in areas of presentation systems, AV equipment, etc.
• Coordinates on-campus and off-campus special events and facilitates their success by serving as a liaison between the media department and other departments and personnel.
• Manages and supports the integration of media and technology, the maintenance of state-of-the-art media equipment, and requests for media services from students, faculty and staff.
• Provides technology support in coordination with other campus-based technical resources and district office technical resources as assigned.
• Coordinates repair of AV equipment and hardware covered by third-party vendor maintenance agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Processing or related area, supplemented by two years of technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a history of progressively increasing responsibility and accomplishments, preferably, in a college or comparable academic setting.
• Strong technical aptitude and trouble-shooting ability to facilitate proper use of equipment.
• Working knowledge of and experience with AV equipment, including, but not limited to, Smart boards, projectors, microphones, and related tools.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Great team player and self-starter.

Salary range: $16.97 - $23.87 per hour

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

This position is represented by the Local 1600 union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

Malcolm X College is a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.