MANAGER OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT & EVENT SUPPORT
Work Days: Monday-Friday. Weekend/evening hours are required for special events. Shift Start/End Time: 8:30 am-4:54 pm Hours Per Week: 40 Weeks Per Year: 52 Learning Environments and Event Support Manager Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time manager: adjunct Director of Learning Environments Position Purpose: Under the direction of the adjunct Director, plays a pivotal function in the event planning and management, along with supervision and maintenance, of Learning Environments sites, including all classroom and common area audio-visual and computing technology. supervises the management of AV technicians, including staff scheduling and coordination of requested events. Essential Responsibilities and tasks: » Learning Environment Management: Manages the day-to-day functioning of classroom and event technology support. Coordinates handling of problems reported to the Information Technology Services (ITS) Service Desk via phone, email, web submittal, and walk-ins. Plan and coordinate audio-visual maintenance and upgrades for all Learning Environments spaces. » Technical Support: Establishes and maintains best practices through the entire technical support process. Maintains and updates call-tracking system tickets and knowledgebase. Generate reports and metrics for the service desk as needed. Provides technical assistance to Help Desk student employees (Tier 1) and assumes responsibility for problems escalated to Tier 2. Manages and coordinates urgent and complicated support issues. Acts as an escalation point for all requests and incidents. » Collaboration and Customer Service: Sets specific customer service standards. Plans and coordinates all events with the adjunct Director, Learning Environments. Contributes to improving customer support by actively responding to queries and handling complaints. Follow up with customers to identify areas of improvement. » Administration: supervises the hiring and training of Learning Environments support staff, such as audio visual technicians and student workers to ensure appropriate and adequate support of the computing and audiovisual needs of faculty and staff. Maintains competency and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education and conferences. Organizes and manages complex projects. Qualifications required »Associate's degree in Applied Sciences or Computer Information Systems, and two years of hands-on practice in audio, video, and projection systems or a combination of significant education, training, certifications, and/or work practice. » capability to work evening and weekend hours when necessary. »Knowledge of Windows and Apple operating systems; knowledge of networks and printers. » practice with call-tracking and inventory management tools. »Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving expertise. » capability to work independently and collaboratively in a service-oriented environment. »Proficiency in A/V equipment and Crestron control systems. »Demonstrated planning and organizational expertise with effective time management practices. »The capability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues. We are committed to recruiting diverse and excellent faculty and staff colleagues, and we recognize that prosperous candidates may come from a range of backgrounds. We know some job candidates may believe they need to meet every qualification listed in the position description, in particular the preferred qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the listed preferred qualifications. Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work practice, and criminal history background check. Compensation The rate for this job offer is $32.00-$34.00 per hour. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. We offer exceptional benefits including: »Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal Time »Winter and Summer Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays »Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) »Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs »Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development »Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan » income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability »Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Accommodations If you require an accommodation all over the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at Email address:
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