Academic AV Technologist

Position Title : Academic AV Technologist

Posting Number : S107P

Department : Information Technology Services

Position Type : Staff

Job Description : Job Summary

Are you seeking a job that will push you to grow and drive you to continuously improve? If you are a hard-working person who is always pursuing excellence, join Hillsdale College as an Academic Technologist! The Academic Technologist is a crucial team member dedicated to providing real-time support of teaching and learning technologies and consultative design and installation services.

This role will primarily assist with the support of the College’s classroom technology on Hillsdale’s campuses (in Michigan and at remote sites) and online teaching / learning technology, as well as other information technology-related processes, workflows, and resources used by faculty, staff, and students on the College’s campuses.

Responsibilities include break / fix support of classroom hardware and software, design and installation of classroom hardware and software, accessibility knowledge, and superior listening, observational, and research skills.

This role fits an individual who enjoys interacting with people and can effectively resolve problems by patiently listening, asking questions, and pursuing solutions. The position demands excellent communication skills, the ability to explain technological concepts to non-technical people, and the technical acumen to diagnose and resolve classroom technology issues on demand. A commitment to the College’s mission is essential.

Essential Job Functions

Academic Technology Operation and Support

• Provide rapid break / fix support of classroom hardware, including but not limited to projectors, controllers, touchpanels, amplifiers, speakers, etc.
• Install classroom hardware / software.
• Assist with classroom technology design.
• Assist with related hardware and software setup, documentation, and information delivery as needed.
• Track classroom and lab equipment inventory.
• Develop KPIs to measure classroom support, hardware performance, and other metrics leading to opportunities for improvement.
• Provide secondary support for other academic technology team members as needed.

Cybersecurity

Solution Development

Collaborative Communication

Project Participation

Operational Excellence

General Competencies & Professional Growth

Required Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Other Skills : Other Skills

AV Knowledge / Hardware Installation

Network

Cybersecurity

Project Participation

Operating Systems

Online Meeting Experience

Software Knowledge

Required General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Potential for overseeing student employee scheduling and work

Code of Commitment

Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association, and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position. The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.

Physical Demands :

The ability to operate office equipment, including photocopiers, scanners, computer equipment, display monitors, etc. The position will require walking, stooping, crouching, or climbing.

Open Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Supplemental Questions :

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Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents) : Required Documents

Optional Documents

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