Multimedia Engineer

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Palos Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 52,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking a Multimedia Engineer to manage design, installation, and maintenance of campus multimedia and selected IT systems. You will coordinate in-person, hybrid, and virtual events and develop multimedia content.

You will support audiovisual systems, train faculty and staff, and help implement new technologies while traveling between MVCC campuses as needed.

Qualifications

Ability to effectively complete projects independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in pulling and terminating cables and connectors including soldering and crimping.
Proficiency with tools and test equipment used in installation, configuration, and maintenance of audiovisual systems.
Knowledge of basic networking configurations, audiovisual standards, formats and protocols.

Responsibilities

Ensure the functionality of campus-wide audio, video, and multimedia technologies including maintenance and updates.
Install new audiovisual systems including hardware, video devices, audio devices, and control systems.
Design AV-IT systems including schematics and user interfaces.
Provide training to faculty and staff on newly implemented multimedia technologies.
Support campus security systems and livestreaming/web-conferencing technologies.
Track inventories and assist with coordination of Multimedia staff tasks.

Skills

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in audiovisual or multimedia field

Minimum of two years of related experience

Extron Control Professional Certification or similar training

Tools

AV installation tools

Video equipment

Job description

Job Title

Multimedia Engineer

Work Location

ALL SITES

Duties

Summary

The Multimedia Engineer reports to the Manager of Multimedia Services and is responsible for the design, purchasing, installation, inventory, documentation, maintenance, and repair of all Multimedia Systems and some IT Systems at the college. The Multimedia Engineer may be responsible for coordinating, leading, and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual Multimedia Events and Activities. The Multimedia Engineer may be responsible for or may assist with the production, recording, editing, and content delivery of multimedia content. In addition, the Multimedia Engineer will develop knowledge of and work with new technologies related to projects administered by the Multimedia Department. The Multimedia Engineer is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for ensuring the functionality of all campuswide audio, video, and multimedia technologies including maintenance, repair, and software/firmware updates.
Responsible for the installation of new audiovisual systems including hardware, video devices, audio devices, and control systems.
Designs and configures AV-IT Systems including the creation of system schematics, diagrams, user interfaces, etc.
Responsible for creating bid specifications, reviewing contracts, vendor communications, and commissioning outsourced installations.
Provides training to faculty, staff, and the Center for Teaching and Learning on newly implemented Multimedia AV-IT technologies.
Assists with support and maintenance of campus security systems (security cameras, emergency paging, etc.)
Updates leadership on projects and support issues. Makes suggestions for process improvements.
Produces, records, edits, and controls access to Multimedia content.
Responsible for support of Virtual, Hybrid, Livestreaming, and Web-Conferencing Technologies.
Responsible for staging, set-up, support, and strike of MVCC Events for faculty, students, and staff.
Communicates daily using ticketing system and chats, keeping track of current support requests.
Responsible for inventories of supplies, tools, and consumables.
Responsible for tracking and logging the location and status of AV equipment.
Assists with coordination of tasks for Multimedia staff and student employees.
Provides phone support as needed.
Performs other related duties and provide interdepartmental/interdivisional support as assigned.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree required; Bachelor's in an audiovisual or multimedia related field.
Minimum of two or more years of related experience, preferably in a college setting.
Extron Control Professional Certification or similar training preferred.

Please note that a minimum of 2 (full time equated) years is required.

Qualifications

In addition to the above qualifications, to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ability to effectively complete projects independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in pulling and terminating a variety of cables and connectors, including soldering and crimping types.
Proficiency with tools and test equipment used in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of audiovisual systems.
Knowledge of basic networking configurations, and audiovisual standards, formats and protocols..
Familiarity with audiovisual configuration tools and applications.
Ability to install, configure and support digital signage systems.
Ability to read, interpret, analyze, and apply technical manuals, specifications, diagrams, and instructions.
Ability to troubleshoot problems, gather and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to research, learn, and apply new technologies, methods, and protocols.
Ability to prepare technical documentation, including manuals, specifications, training materials, and diagrams.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with management, faculty, staff, user departments, vendors, service representatives, and members of the public.
Ability to respond effectively to technical inquiries and provide appropriate information or assistance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally assist with lifting and/or moving up to 50-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision, and ability to adjust focus, color, and brightness. May occasionally required to work in confined spaces and at height on ladders and lifts; exposed to electrical hazards. Normal office working environment for most duties. Classroom and large venue environment for others. Some inter-campus travel. Occasional offsite events and travel for training/learning required.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours

Monday-Friday

8:00 am-5:00 pm

This role is in-person and on-campus, occasional night, weekend, on-call/emergency work, with some travel to MVCC extension campuses and occasional regional offsite events and training.

Salary/Wage

$54,700 (plus exceptional benefits)

Hourly/Salary

Salaried

Benefits

FT Professionals Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: