Media Specialist - Part-Time

City of Dawson Creek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,377 - 32,883; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a part-time Media Specialist for the Information Technology Department at Malcolm X College. The role involves managing AV support, ensuring functional equipment availability, and assisting with media services for faculty and students.

Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree in Information Technology or related fields and have experience in AV technology. The position offers a salary range of $16.97 – $23.87 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with AV equipment and technology support.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the media department.
• Provide AV support services for classroom and events.
• Ensure availability of functional AV equipment.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting ability

Knowledge of AV equipment

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Associate’s degree in Information Technology or related area

Tools

AV equipment

Smartboards

Projectors

Microphones

Job description

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 role 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 classroom settings for faculty and students. The position also supports AV needs for events, meetings, conferences, and other activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensure availability of functional equipment for AV requests from faculty and staff, including laptop/computer set‑up, microphone set‑up, and control systems such as Crestron/Amx or Extron for smartboards and sound systems.
• Inform staff of new software, AV, and related resources and maintain knowledge of technologies in presentation systems and AV equipment.
• Coordinate on‑campus and off‑campus special events, serving as a liaison between the media department and other departments and personnel.
• Manage and support the integration of media and technology, maintain state‑of‑the‑art media equipment, and handle requests for media services from students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide technology support in coordination with campus‑based technical resources and district office technical resources as assigned.
• Coordinate 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 troubleshooting ability to facilitate proper use of equipment.
• Working knowledge of and experience with AV equipment, including smartboards, projectors, microphones, and related tools.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Great team player and self‑starter.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $16.97 – $23.87 per hour. Salary will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement and the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

BENEFITS

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

This position is represented by Local 1600 Union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.