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Senior Media Advisor and Technician

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Administration, responsible for a variety of equipment purchases and maintenance for musics labs, and media production. This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration and supervision of technical operation of the Harvard University Ethnomusicology Laboratory and Sound Lab. Purchases and maintainance of equipment and technical supervision of the studios; planning and technical realization of activities; support for faculty and student’s individual projects and faculty teaching in the studios. Provides user support including orientation to facilities, workshops to educate users, oversees general operating guidelines, and technical assistance for undergraduate and graduate courses using the studios. Maintains the equipment in all studio spaces, manages the inventory, documentation, and usage. Installs/upgrades necessary software and is responsible for backup procedures.

Auto req ID

59868BR

Job Code

402041 Senior Media Technician

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Senior Media Advisor and Technician

Sub-Unit

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Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2023

Salary Grade

055

Time Status

Full-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

B.A. required. Minimum 5 years experience in audio and film production and editing systems required; 3 years in Macintosh system administration with advanced knowledge of film and audio technology. Strong audio engineering skills and experience in sound reinforcement systems are essential.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Management experience preferred. In depth knowledge of audio workstations including hardware/software configurations/updates on Mac platform (including MIDI, direct to disk recording/editing, software configurations, etc.), electronic repair work, network configuration/maintenance (TCP/IP, FTP, DHCP, etc.). Advanced knowledge of ProTools. Substantial knowledge of Apple Logic, Avid system, Final Cut Pro, and Sibelius. Knowledge of Harvard University applications a plus.

Additional Information

All final offers will be made by FAS HR.

This is a term position ending 6/30/23.

Department

Music

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with some weekends/weeknights required for events

Job Function

Communications, Technical

Position Description

Media Production Labs

· Sound Lab: Equipment purchases and maintenance; production station maintenance and updates; leads and coordinates weekly workshops and events on media production hardware and software; creates and distributes workshop promotional materials; website maintenance and updates.

· Ethnomusicology Lab: Equipment purchases; production station maintenance and updates; software and hardware trainings and tutorials.

· Music Department Equipment Lab: manages inventory database; equipment maintenance and repair; all equipment checkouts; works with faculty and TFs on course equipment needs.

Faculty Support

· Computer and other equipment purchases

· Media production software purchases and support

· Media production training and tutorials

· Faculty office A/V support

· Basic media production support for course materials and other projects

Classroom AV Support

· Assists Front Office staff with classroom A/V support

· Advises on classroom technology needs

· technical support for basic technology issues like checking system settings, connectivity issues, and quick diagnostics

Other responsibilities

· Basic media and post-production work for the department as needed

· Advises on Music Department equipment and technology needs

· Purchases and maintains Music Department’s technology resources

· Liaison for HUIT’s Refresh Program, as well as MTS and MPC

· technical support for basic technology issues like checking system settings, connectivity issues, and quick diagnostics on HUIT owned computers

· Zoom/video conferencing support

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Requirements

In order to perform repairs, setups, etc., must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

COVID Vaccine Policy: The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated (primary series) against COVID-, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Information. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Company

 Harvard FAS

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s PhD. programs (the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872). The 40 academic departments and more than 30 centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

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