Definition

Within a media laboratory, coordinate the operation, maintenance, and scheduling of media equipment and materials.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under general supervision, coordinate all activities of a media laboratory operation including scheduling of media equipment and materials, set up, operation and maintenance of equipment, and distribution and acquisition of media materials.

Typical Work

Coordinates the operation, maintenance, and scheduling of media laboratory equipment and resource materials such as interactive computer work stations, listening booths, recording and record transcription equipment, laser disc players, short-wave radios, dial access, erasing and reproduction equipment, audio and video recording and playback equipment; 

Provides technical advice and instruction for students and faculty in the proper operation of assigned media equipment and of appropriate instructional materials stored and utilized within the facility; 

Establishes and maintains schedules for use of equipment and materials; coordinates distribution of equipment to classrooms; maintains records on equipment and material use and equipment maintenance repairs; 

Assists faculty in administering examinations and monitoring media laboratory activities;  

Using a computerized and/or manual system, organizes and catalogs media instructional materials and maintains master inventory of material holdings and media equipment; 

Orders media materials such as audio and video tapes, slides, CDs, laser discs, and computer disks in support of faculty and course work requirements; 

Coordinates and participates in preventative maintenance of media equipment and systems; orders repair of equipment malfunctions; 

May operate satellite television receiver for off-air taping or live teleconferences and seminars; informs faculty of television programs available on satellite and network channels; 

May perform dubbing, editing, and duplication of audio and video tapes and computer disks; 

May evaluate required media equipment and materials, consult with faculty and media personnel and recommend purchase of media equipment and materials; 

May direct the work of others; 

Performs related duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Desirable Qualifications

High school graduation

AND 

Two years of media experience including set up, operation and routine maintenance of multi-media equipment 

Equivalent education/experience.

Class Specification History

New Class: 7-18-75
Revise MD: 7-2-90
Revise Class: 4-14-95
Revised class code: (formerly 3562) effective July 1, 2007