Senior AV Technician - Georgetown University Law Center

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The Senior AV Technician is a member of the Georgetown University Law Center’s Information Systems Technology Audiovisual and Instructional technology groups. This position oversees the technical operation and maintenance of all audiovisual systems supported by the department at the Law Center. This includes classrooms, event spaces and conference rooms in addition to other supported spaces during the evening shift. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the exploration, research, purchase, inventory, installation, and integration of equipment and services in department supported facilities.

• Utilize expert knowledge of the operation and maintain a wide variety of audiovisual systems including lecture capture software, digital and analog audiovisual interfaces, video conferencing hardware/software, and television production equipment.

• Manage both small and large AV projects when necessary.

• Work during the hours of Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-4:00 pm, remaining flexible throughout the week based on staffing needs.

Work Interactions
The Senior AV Technician reports to the Director of Audio Visual Services and engages with senior administrators, staff, faculty, students and vendors. The Senior AV Technician will need to possess superior communication skills as they may interact with nationally and internationally recognized VIP guests, high level University administration and alumni as well as national and local press in addition to everyday interaction with faculty, staff and students.

Requirements and Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or seven years of audiovisual experience, preferably in an educational, conference center, and/or hotel environment

• Ability to multitask, often working under stress to complete tasks that require complex set-up and operation.

• Professional understanding of the following AV technologies: Digital switchers, digital audiovisual systems and computer interfaces, video capturing software, Zoom and other video conferencing systems, digital video and audio editing software, light boards, cloud storage such as Google Apps and Box; generally Mac and PC proficient

• Understanding of networked audiovisual systems

• Proficiency in Google productivity tools, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office365 productivity tools, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in room control systems, including Crestron and Extron systems

• Maintain an excellent level of customer service with faculty, staff, students, and guests

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and working from ladders and scaffolding

• Must be willing to accept flexible hours and overtime andwork overtime, evenings, and weekends if needed

Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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