SUNY Plattsburgh is hiring : Media Associate in Plattsburgh

ATR Details

Position Details

Search Number

PJ # 7322

Title

Media Associate

Category

Professional

Department

Information Technology Services

About The Position :

This position will work as part of our existing ITS Media team providing troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and repair of Audio-Visual equipment and systems for classrooms and other supported university spaces. Specifically, the media associate will be expected to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair AV equipment and systems in classrooms and other supported spaces; Perform routine maintenance on AV systems and classroom equipment; Coordinate with other technical support teams and vendors to ensure timely resolution of technical issues; And effectively work with faculty and staff to train them on proper use of AV technology and systems. The following types of systems are expected to be supported by the successful candidate : Audio (Program and Speech, DSP-based systems); Projection and Display Devices; Source Control Devices; Custom Control Systems; Audio and Video Systems. Occasional evening and / or weekend work is required. Information Technology Services ( ITS ) provides exceptional technology services and solutions that enrich the student experience, advance teaching and learning, improve outcomes, and effectively manage and protect institutional data. ITS supports all technology needs inside and outside of the classroom and handles administrative computing, enterprise application management, network, and telecommunications, as well as card access and data center infrastructure. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices.

Required Qualifications :

• Associate's degree in electronics, communications, or a related field with 2 years of technical customer service experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to be LENS cleared to operate state vehicles
• Must be able to identify colors used for standard wire coding
• Must be able to ascend and descend a ladder to install and / or repair AV equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move AV equipment across campus for various classroom needs and events
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary (Applicant View)

$53,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits

About Our University

SUNY Plattsburgh , home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools - Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by :

08 / 31 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter of interest, resume / CV, unofficial transcripts (if applicable), and contact information for three current professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver's license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. If applicable, official transcripts from accredited institution will be required prior to employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.