Audiovisual Technician I

Position Title: Audiovisual Technician I

Department: IT Support Services

Reports To: AV Services Manager

Appointment: Full-time, 40 hours per week (12-month position)

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay rate: $19.61 per hour

Position Description:

Bradley University seeks an energetic and technically savvy individual for the Audiovisual Technician position within the AV Services unit of Information Technology (IT). The Audiovisual Technician is responsible for delivering audio/video operations for academic, administrative, and organizational events. This individual provides AV technical support for classes and events, provides training, support, and consultation to faculty, staff, and students using audiovisual technology. This person works collaboratively with the staff of IT Support Services, Learning Technology, and the broader division of IT to support the daily operations and goals of the units and the strategic initiatives of the University. 

Position Responsibilities:

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

1. Classroom Support – The Audiovisual Technician provides direct support for faculty, students, and administrative staff in their use of classroom technology. This person responds to and troubleshoots technology problems in collaboration / meeting spaces and computer labs. 
2. Live Event Support – The Audiovisual Technician operates equipment in support of live events and supports web conferencing.
3. Training – This individual provides technology training to faculty, staff, and students. 
4. Technology Maintenance – This technician performs testing and preventative maintenance on audiovisual technology. 
5. Work collaboratively with other Bradley IT staff to implement services and systems and participate on project teams, committees, and attend meetings as necessary.

Work Schedule

This individual typically works 8:00 – 5:00, however, there will be times when support of events, productions, repairs, or upgrades take place outside of traditional business hours and this person will need to work outside of normal hours.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of audiovisual experience.
• Demonstrated relevant knowledge and technical experience in Audiovisual technology. 
• Proficient in using critical thinking skills to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose technology related issues. 
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated organization skills, self-direction, and self-motivation. 
• Proficient in providing training or developing skills of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant instructional/information technology, broadcast, or multimedia discipline. 
• Demonstrated ability using IP video/web conference services such as Zoom and Meet. 
• Crestron, Q-Sys, or similar programming and installation experience.
• Demonstrated experience in live audiovisual event support.
• Proficient in directing a crew and applying appropriate technical knowledge in support of live audiovisual production. 
• Experience with Apple, Windows, and tablet devices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps.
• Ability to obtain a minimum of 20/20 vision through the use of natural or corrective lenses.
• Able to identify shades of color.
• Able to distinguish between varying levels of sound.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers. 

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Visa sponsorship is not eligible for this position. 

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. 

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.