Information Technologist
- Employer
- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Kingston, RI
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- Administrative Jobs
- Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06-30-2021 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description SummaryBASIC FUNCTION:
Support, operate, and maintain audio-visual technologies used in the classrooms/auditorium and for special events at the University of Rhode Island Providence Campus. Assist with the training of Classroom Media Assistance student workers for technology support of classrooms and special events. Work independently or under close supervision of a manager or project leader.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver audio-visual services to support classroom instruction and academic, administrative, and events programming.
Check in and out equipment, troubleshoot classroom systems, perform maintenance and minor repairs on integrated audio-visual systems in the classrooms/auditorium. Enter and maintain information in the trouble ticket database and resolve classroom problems.
Repair digital media equipment where possible. Notify Lead Information Technologist of equipment repairs needing assistance of vendors.
Interface with Classroom Media Assistance customers. Assist with Special Events by training students or by providing personalized support.
Work with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, software, and applications software packages, as required.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with other Classroom Media Assistance or specific College/Department technical staff.
Maintain a high level of understanding of current developments in the audio-visual distribution systems, including, but not limited to, audio switching and video switching.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Multimedia equipment such as projectors, cameras, wireless and wired microphones, multimedia switchers and controllers, light and sound boards, audio receivers, and transmitters and speakers. Personal computers, Microsoft Office programs, Google Applications.
Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Must be able to use a ladder to access ceiling-mounted equipment. Must be comfortable handling small hand tools, small power tools, and testing equipment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time while providing support for special events. Strict adherence to electrical and all other pertinent safety standards.
Required QualificationsREQUIRED:
1.Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and additional experience.
2.Minimum of one year of experience in an Information Technology position OR two years of experience in a position that included a substantial amount (>50%) of Information Technology work.
3.Demonstrated ability to address needs of faculty/students in the classroom environment.
4.Demonstrated ability to translate Special Event requirements into equipment, systems, and support.
5.Demonstrated technical knowledge of integrated audio-visual systems.
6.Demonstrated experience in minor maintenance repairs and trouble-shooting in a time-sensitive environment.
7.Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and Macintosh computer hardware, operating systems, and software application packages.
8.Demonstrated experience troubleshooting equipment connected to AV systems (including non-standard devices used by faculty or guest speakers.)
9.Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
10.Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
11.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
12.Demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, regulations and standards and to communicate the interpretation to others.
13.Must be able to lift fifty pounds.
Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED:
1.Demonstrated knowledge of electronic technology relative to audio-visual systems and computer technology.
2.Demonstrated familiarity with Crestron switchers and controllers, theatrical lighting, Sennheiser wireless/wired microphone systems, Epson projectors, BIAMP audio processing products, ClearOne communications equipment, and Crestron AirMedia.
3.Demonstrated organizational skills.
4.Demonstrated experience providing customer service in higher education.
5.Demonstrated experience evaluating products.
6.Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting reports.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO
POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO
REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date11/06/2019Closing Date11/20/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document” – names and contact information of three professional references.
Quicklink for Postinghttp://jobs.uri.edu/postings/6637Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and additional experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in an Information Technology position OR two years of experience in a position that included a substantial amount (>50%) of Information Technology work?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated ability to address needs of faculty/students in the classroom environment?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated ability to translate Special Event requirements into equipment, systems, and support?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated technical knowledge of integrated audio-visual systems?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience in minor maintenance repairs and trouble-shooting in a time-sensitive environment?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of Windows and Macintosh computer hardware, operating systems, and software application packages?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience troubleshooting equipment connected to AV systems (including non-standard devices used by faculty or guest speakers)?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, regulations and standards and to communicate the interpretation to others?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to lift fifty pounds?
- Yes
- No
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Organization
The University of Rhode Island
Founded in 1892, this land and sea grant university is the flagship public research institution in Rhode Island, enrolling more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students.
Thinking big
URI is home to some of today’s leading innovators, discoverers, and creative problem solvers and is known regionally and worldwide for its big ideas and pioneering research in such areas as environmental studies, neuroscience, biotechnology and life sciences, engineering, marine sciences, forensic sciences, pharmaceuticals, behavioral sciences, and public health promotion. A strong core of traditional academic disciplines provides the foundation for all specialized, professional, and applied areas of study. The University receives about $60 million annually in federal funding for research across 87 undergraduate and 70 graduate degree programs.
Motivated students, engaged faculty
Nearly 23,000 students applied for fewer than 3,300 openings in the 2017 freshman class, which boasts an average grade point average of 3.54. The 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio allows for personal attention and rewarding teaching experiences. Approximately 87 percent of faculty hold terminal degrees. In 2018 URI produced two Fulbright Scholars, five Boren Scholars, a Truman Scholar, and was named a one of the country’s top Gilman scholar-producing schools. URI’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through its student body, with 43 states and 65 nations represented and 20 percent of students identifying as persons of color, a 65 percent increase since 2008.
Four campuses, one community
URI’s main campus is located on 1,248 acres in rural Kingston, where the campus core — including a quadrangle surrounded by handsome granite buildings — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six miles from Rhode Island’s beaches, this campus is conveniently situated along the Boston to New York corridor. The University’s renowned Graduate School of Oceanography is located at the 165-acre Narragansett Bay Campus. The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies brings higher education to downtown Providence. Nearby, the 133,000-square-foot Rhode Island Nursing Education Center includes unparalleled simulation labs. The W. Alton Jones Campus — 2,300 acres of forests, lakes, and farmland in West Greenwich — provides a secluded setting for academic research, environmental education, business meetings and special events.
Investing in the future
Since 2007, the University has invested $607 million in campus capital projects, including: a $150 million engineering complex, due to open in 2019; Brookside, another new apartment-style residence hall, 2019; a Welcome Center, 2018; the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, 2017; Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 2016; and Avedisian Hall, home to the College of Pharmacy, 2012.
Expertise on demand
The University is home to several centers of expertise that tackle some of society’s most vexing challenges. The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience brings multi-disciplinary research to bear on devastating brain diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service. The Business Engagement Center is the “front door” through which industry taps into research and training opportunities and assistance with intellectual property or technology issues. The R.I. Food Center brings URI’s agricultural roots to the 21st century as a resource for farmers, consumers, retailers, and others across the food industry
- Telephone
- 401-874-1000
- Location
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80 Lower College Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
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