AV Generalist

Job Summary

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Marist College invites applications for the AV Generalist position in the Media Center. The Media Center provides Audio Visual support for the College, specifically in the areas of classroom technology, events, and audio video production facilities. The AV Generalist is primarily technical in nature. They play a pivotal role for a tiered support model, one that begins at level-one (students), escalates to a level-two (AV generalist), and finally, when necessary, routes to a Technician, Specialist, or a Manager. The AV Generalist possesses competency in customer service, setting up and operating audio-visual equipment in classrooms and production facilities, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, and AV support for events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in a related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience or 3+ years of relevant experience

Essential Functions:

Maintaining best practices and supervising a student workforce in answering support calls or managing problem reports. 

Maintaining best practice and supervising a student workforce in processing equipment loans.

Scheduling events request, reserving facilities, ordering supplies.

Setting up and operating audio-visual equipment in classrooms and audio video production facilities.

Participate in second line troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Escalate all “next level” issues appropriate staff.

Supporting events which require audio visual systems.

Maintains accurate inventory assets.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.  Unlimited paid sick time. 14+ paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD). Life insurance. Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation. 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College. 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution. Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.College pays 100% tuition only.Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The Media Center provides Audio Visual support for the College, specifically in the areas of classroom technology, events, and audio video production facilities.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions.

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