Equipment Checkout Coordinator and Technician

Equipment Checkout Coordinator and Technician

Job no: 515457
Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology





Equipment Checkout Coordinator and Technician

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Job #515457
Close Date: Thursday, July 7, 2022

(Job #515457) Instructional Support Assistant II, Equipment Checkout Coordinator and Technician, $ 3,176.00 - $ 4,985.00. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This position will serve the Departments of Art + Film and Journalism and Mass Communication and their students. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Now is an exciting time to join the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and it's departments as we transition to Cal Poly Humboldt! Cal Poly Humboldt has been named the state's third polytechnic institution and the first in Northern California. Backed by a historic state investment, we're adding in-demand new academic programs, building new facilities, and growing our enrollment. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Summary: This position receives lead work direction provided by the Department Chairs and Program Leads. The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of the equipment checkout needs for the Department of Art + Film and Department of Journalism and Mass Communications and meeting the needs of the students within these programs. ​​The position must be able to administer, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, maintain, design or modify a wide range of specialized electronic and mechanical equipment used in still photography, video and motion picture production and post production. Assignments include directing the equipment checkout system for students and other duties related to instructional support. Knowledge in the use of video cameras, DSLR and analog photo cameras, lenses, audio recording equipment, electronic test equipment, diagnostic processes and complex troubleshooting skills is required. The employee must be able to effectively demonstrate equipment operations to students and be able to manage multiple department equipment needs. The employee must oversee the WebCheckout platform and the equipment interface with it.

Key Responsibilities:

General oversight, which includes:

• Overseeing university student employees and creation of work schedules that accommodate department class needs.
• Coordinating and overseeing student equipment scheduling and check out.
• Maintaining equipment inventory, performing research, and generating purchase orders and repair records.
• Administering and maintaining equipment checkout management and tracking software system and reservation and booking software system.
• Working with Academic Support Coordinator and Art, Film and Journalism and Mass Communication faculty to develop and coordinate various operating budgets and accounts.

Skilled Repair, Maintenance, Design or Modification of Specialized Equipment, which includes:

• Image gathering and audio production tools use for film and digital media production, including film and digital camera systems, sound apparatus, film or digital media exhibition equipment and facilities.
• Coordinating with IT for computer administration, applications, software and hardware installation and troubleshooting.
• Conducting maintenance and modifications specific to video, audio and motion picture post-production facilities.
• Conducting lighting repair, maintenance, modifications and fabrications including connectors, wiring, power adapters and lamps.
• Overseeing post-production workflow and file compatibility from camera through completion.

Instructional support, which includes:

• Providing technical equipment and computer support, consultation and instruction of equipment use.
• Providing classroom demonstrations, student equipment instruction and troubleshooting software issues.
• Assisting and interfacing with film labs to process film stocks into the optimal video codecs and file formats.
• Conducting digital and film projection and projection screen installation and maintenance.
• Assisting with the user interface for Patron Portal and WebCheckout.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment skills for repairing, maintaining, operating and demonstrating video, radio, photo and motion picture camera, audio, light, grip and projection equipment.
• Current video, radio, photojournalism, motion picture production and post-production techniques, standards, practices, and workflows.

Specialized Skills:

• Oversight of multiple department equipment needs and the logistics related to meeting a variety of needs simultaneously.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of equipment.

Ability to:

• Develop equipment checkout and work schedules to meet deadlines.
• Prepare a variety of equipment and materials necessary for specific courses and use judgment related to the suitability of these items.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving for digital motion picture, radio, video, and 16mm production and post-production.
• Maintain stock records of equipment and supplies and track inventory by maintaining a checkout catalog of equipment issued and returned.
• Prepares requisitions for purchase of equipment and supplies (this may include checking local sources for availability and price).
• Work with faculty to set up class or training rooms for student equipment use.
• Maintain equipment checkout space in a neat and orderly manner.
• Promote and foster a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to one year of experience performing support services for an instructional program and involving such activities as preparing, producing, dispensing or storing specialized electronic and mechanical equipment used in still photography, video and motion picture production and post production.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience instructing students on equipment use and troubleshooting software. A self-starting and lifelong learner with demonstrated experience in video, radio, film and digital media industry technological advances and developments. Experience implementing and managing the WebCheckout and Patron Portal software systems.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials via PageUp:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Humboldt Annual Security Report is available at: https://clery.humboldt.edu/content/annual-security-reports.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent off of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code:1578
Publication Date: June 22, 2022







Advertised: 22 Jun 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
Application Closes: 07 Jul 2022 Pacific Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/515457/equipment-checkout-coordinator-and-technician

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