Media Technician (Short Term Temp)

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate and provide technical assistance in the operation, maintenance and distribution of audio-visual equipment and materials; operate a campus satellite receiving system; produce videotapes for instructional and promotional purposes.

Representative Duties

Provide assistance to equipment users in the proper operation of a variety of college media equipment including instructional computers, projectors and VCR's; set-up media equipment for a variety of events.

Answer questions and provide information to faculty and staff regarding the college audio-visual services, equipment and medial library; promote the availability of media materials and services.

Videotape college events, programs and classroom activities; produce, edit and duplicate tapes; duplicate instructional cassette tapes; repair damaged tapes.

Provide specifications for the acquisition and replacement of audio-visual equipment; recommend expenditures; follow-up with vendors regarding new equipment training and parts and materials.

Research and locate sources for media software; communicate with vendors; create and maintain media software catalog; recommend selections for purchase; receive, inspect and verify deliveries.

Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment and materials; record the daily use of equipment and tapes; produce statistical reports regarding equipment usage.

Operate college satellite receiving system; disseminate information on teleconferencing and distance education opportunities; set-up satellite system and programming for downlinking; provide satellite downlinking statistics for college use; promote programs available on campus.

Assist in the operations of the Library Media Center; maintain and troubleshoot library equipment; coordinate maintenance services.

Schedule classes in the Library Media Center; create and update class calendar.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer.

Participate in the selection and training of student assistants as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

Associate degree with course work in communications, media or a related field and three years of experience in audio-visual services, equipment and technology.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Audio visual equipment and modern media materials.
Functions, operations and maintenance of a school library and library media center.
Principles and practices of videotape production.
Principles and practices of satellite broadcasting and reception.
Methods and procedures of audio-visual equipment operation.
Functions, operations and maintenance of a school library.
Record-keeping techniques.
Plan and schedule work.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Oral and written communication skills.
Inventory methods and practices.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software.
Basic math.
Training and providing work direction to others.

ABILITY TO:
Assist in the operation and maintenance of a District library media center.
Operate, adjust, service and circulate audio-visual equipment and media materials.
Produce videotape programs including taping, dubbing and editing programs.
Maintain equipment inventory records.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Operate office machines including a computer.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Train and provide work direction to others.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Full-time permanent employees (20 hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125

• Additional products and services through American Fidelity

• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts