Educational Technology Assistant

Under the general direction of Library Director and provides assistance with audiovisual equipment at the University and with the library; learning software and instruction on the use of these tools. Ensures that the LRC provides the necessary computing resources, technology and educational materials (i.e., patient stimulations, electronic texts, and teaching aids, etc.) to support the instructional and learning needs of students and faculty. Supports development of health sciences learning resources and services consistent with the educational and learning goal of the University; Provides routine maintenance and administration of the computers in the SESC, the Cobb LRC, classrooms, and LSRNE LRC.

• Provides day-to-day maintenance of the Audio Visual (AV) equipment in the “smart” classrooms and lecture hall. 

• Respond to request from the Library Director.

• Ensure AV setups are prompt and remove AV equipment at the end of the event. 

• Provides technical support and instruction for students, faculty, and staff at the University. 

• Provides lecture capture and video-recording as needed for the University. 

• Troubleshoots Smart classrooms and lecture gall on an ongoing basis. 

• Maintain a weekly inventory of AV equipment, cleans and maintain equipment.

• Assists with video duplication, file transfers and poster printing. 

• Maintains a log of all AV activities and submits a monthly report to Library Director.

• Provides basic instruction on the operation of AV equipment to customers as necessary. 

• Attends Library staff meetings.

• 4-5 years working in an academic environment

• 4-5 years working with adult learners

• Experience working with a LMS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally required to work in confined space.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.