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Media Technology Manager - Student Affairs

Washington University Danforth Campus Full time

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a media technology professional for the position of Media Technology Manager. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Event Management, the Manager of the Harvey Media Center oversees the media resources and related facilities and provides overall daily operations and management of the studios, media rentals and video services in the Harvey Media Center (HMC). This position manages all operations and maintenance of audio visual systems and equipment managed by the Division of Student Affairs’ event spaces.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manages all of the integrated audio visual and media systems throughout the Division of Student Affairs; specifically in regards to Premier and Standard event and conference spaces managed by the Division of Student Affairs. Identifies and manages outside vendors and internal resources from concept through deployment.
  • As a member of Campus Life’s event management staff, provides all management of the technical audio-visual, multi-media, and video support services for a variety of meetings, training sessions, and/or events for the university campus. The manager specifically evaluates, recommends, and purchases all upgrades and allocations of the Division’s current digital signage hardware, audio-visual equipment and all media resources.
  • Oversees and manages the daily operation of the Harvey Media Center, including serving as the equipment and technology manager for KWUR radio and WUTV, Studio 350, Video Studio, and the Media Lab. Manages the scheduling and access of all reservable spaces within the center and manages the HMC Media Rentals, including, but not limited to, inventory management, contracts, procurement, repair and billing. Identifies purchase and manages new technology, hardware A/V software or innovations from concept through deployment. The manager specifically evaluates, recommends, and purchases all upgrades and allocations of hardware, audio-visual equipment and all media resources provided as service of the HMC.
  • Supervises event student staff who serve as media technology support to all events in premier spaces managed by the Division and support the operations of the HMC.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of professional experience working with audio, visual, and recording equipment in a variety of settings.
  • Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment with other team members including staff, faculty, students, campus organizations, and the community.
  • Experience with Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro, MIDI programming, and cue automation with Qlab.
  • Experience with Adobe Premier, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom.
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Graphic Design


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

2D Graphics, 3D Modeling, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro, Affinity Photo, Articulate 360, Blackmagic Fusion, eLearning Authoring, Image Editing, Layout Designs, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Non-Linear Editing, Podcasting, Screen Capture, Typography, Video Editing, Visual Effects (VFX), Webcasting

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.