Audio Visual Assistant
- Employer
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 11, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Computer Services & Information Technology
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Audio Visual Assistant
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Audio Visual the audio-visual assistant position will involve supporting and maintaining the audio and visual equipment and technology used in classrooms, conference rooms, and other areas of the campus for classes and events. This would include setting up and operating audio and visual equipment, such as projectors, microphones, cameras, speakers, and sound systems for band and DJ events, to ensure that they function properly.
Shift: 12 PM - 8 PM
Essential Duties Summary
Additionally, your job would involve providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to faculty, staff, and students who use this equipment. You would need to have a good understanding of the equipment and software used in virtual conferencing platforms like Zoom, in order to support capturing / recording evening lectures and events for those who use these platforms.
- Assist in the daily operations of the Audio Visual department
- Assist in developing and maintaining a schedule for maintenance and upgrades of equipment and software
- Collaborating with other IT professionals on the campus to ensure seamless integration of audio-visual equipment with other technology systems
- Providing training to faculty, staff, and students on how to use the audio-visual equipment and software
- Maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies, and ordering replacements as needed
- Conducting tests and assessments to ensure that the equipment and technology is working properly
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest technology and trends in audio-visual equipment and conferencing platforms, and making recommendations for upgrades and improvements.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, the Assistant will be working evening lectures and events.
- The Assistant is expected to coordinate the work of student employees during these activities as well as use independent judgment to resolve difficulties and minimize disruptions
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of related experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- This position requires working knowledge of media production, technical and equipment maintenance, installation and troubleshooting
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
Requirements for Employment
Effective October 15, 2021, all employees of Sarah Lawrence College must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exceptions to this requirement will only be considered for documented medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. Any offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and submission of proof of vaccination.
Posting Number: S00332P
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Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, visit https://slc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2018
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Sarah Lawrence is a prestigious, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Founded in 1926 and consistently ranked among the leading liberal arts colleges in the country, Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City, our historic campus is home to an inclusive, intellectually curious, and diverse community.
Talented, creative students choose Sarah Lawrence for the opportunity to take charge of their education. In close collaboration with our dedicated, distinguished faculty, students create a rigorous, personalized course of study and connect their passions across a wide array of disciplines. They graduate knowing how to apply the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary for life after college.
At Sarah Lawrence, students spend more time one-on-one with award-winning faculty than do students at any other college in the country
Sarah Lawrence College occupies 44 wooded acres in Yonkers, NY, near the Village of Bronxville—just north of New York City. A 30-minute train ride from the Bronxville station takes students into Midtown Manhattan. Learn more about the area
The iconic college campus, located just north of New York City, is not the only reason to work at Sarah Lawrence College.
As a Sarah Lawrence employee, you will join a warm, challenging, and diverse community that offers both quality of life advantages and tangible, valuable employee benefits.
When you work at Sarah Lawrence, you:
- Receive outstanding benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision plans that exceed the standard plans offered by many companies and institutions, and an exceptional retirement plan through TIAA-CREF.
- Have unparalleled educational opportunities, such as tuition benefits on campus for employees, their spouses, and their children; discounted tuition to the College’s renowned nursery school; and tuition benefit programs for dependent children who attend other colleges.
- Have continuous opportunities for advancement, as it is College policy to fill vacancies by promotion or transfer whenever possible.
- Enjoy boundless cultural experiences, including readings, lectures, music, theater, film screenings, dance performances, art exhibitions, and a state-of-the-art library, free to employees.
- Have free access to the 48,000-square-foot Campbell Sports Center, with a six-lane pool, modern weight/fitness training center, squash courts, gymnasium, indoor track, outdoor tennis courts, and fitness classes, open to employees seven days per week.
- Have several on-campus options for meals, plus off-campus discounts at local restaurants and stores.
- Work in a convenient location close to all major highways, easily accessed from the Metro-North Harlem line, and 35 minutes from mid-town Manhattan.
- Enjoy free parking on campus, a 10% discount at the college bookstore, and a 35-hour office workweek, with flexible summer hours for office staff on Fridays.
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