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USC Gould School of LawLos Angeles, CA
Posted: February 11, 2021
Full-Time
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee ofUSC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.
USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences seeks an Audio-Visual Technician to join the Department of Anthropology/Center for Visual Anthropology. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
Responsibilities and desired qualifications include:
General interest and experience with, online systems, including website maintenance and development and an ability to play a leading role in troubleshooting all digital communication and hosting at a departmental level, serving as a liaison with DTS as needed.
Good practical understanding of visual and sound recording equipment, both analog and digital, ability to maintain equipment and assemble kits for checkout; experience managing an online checkout system in a university context; capacity to make recommendations to students and faculty on how to use equipment in a variety of field contexts; familiarity with all relevant software and licensing agreements (Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and especially Premiere Pro; Pro Logic; and previously Final Cut Pro 7 [and earlier] and X).
Ability to support related tech in anthropology classrooms, in virtual meetings, including installation and maintenance of AV equipment for classroom activity, as well as walk-through instructions for students as needed.
Coordinate exercises, training, and demonstrations with faculty/lecturers, staff and students and provide training in the use of audiovisual equipment and facilities as needed (in-person or virtually).
Transport, set up, and disassemble equipment as needed.
Ability to develop professional relationships with faculty, staff, students and outside visitors, to keep operations moving and assist with events.
Run tests on equipment and troubleshoot any problems that arise.
Performing inventory management on equipment and accessories.
Conducting or supervising any cleaning, maintenance, or repairs of equipment.
Communicate with internal departments/offices: FMS, ITS, Architectural Dept. Services to aid on technical matters.
Monitor expenses for materials, supplies, repairs, maintenance, and projects and provide information to Department management.
Ability to support post-production sound mixing.
Ability to maintain inventory of all Dept. and CVA holdings, oversee all purchasing and licensing of materials in consultation with the faculty, and support faculty in classroom needs.
Ability to archive materials produced by Dept. students and faculty or sponsored by the CVA, maintaining a database, transferring and converting to digital format, and preparing them for distribution.
Ability to assist in the production of promotional media for the Dept. and CVA, as well as provide technical assistance with all events and conferences.
Design, create, construct and/or adapt equipment and materials to meet specific needs of facility, event site and virtual meeting.
Adhere to and enforce facility procedures and practice and ensure compliance with safety standards of operation.
Ensure compliance and communication to internal and external constituents for proper handling and use of facilities, equipment and materials.
Schedule use of editing lab/equipment to meet needs of faculty and student member projects.
Manage online equipment checkout system. Recommend how to effectively use equipment. Maintain digital inventory of department holdings, oversee purchasing and licensing.
Provide technical support and advice to faculty and students conducting ethnographic projects.
Ability to perform general clerical duties; schedule meetings/calendaring, compose reports and use standard office software (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as USC online systems.
Aesthetic interests and aptitude with some background in visual or other arts highly valuable.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Audio Visual Technician Requirements:
In-depth working knowledge of camera and lighting techniques.
Strong working knowledge of audiovisual editing equipment and software.
Excellent computer, website and troubleshooting skills.
Creativity, attention to detail, and flexibility.
Proactive and anticipate challenges.
Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Physical fitness to transport and set up heavy equipment.
Good hearing and eyesight.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree
Required Documents and Additional Information:
Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.
Minimum Education: Associate's degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Specialized knowledge of and experience with audio-visual and multi-media equipment. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of theLos Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiringordinance.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at **********. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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