Position Title:

Media Center Technician

Department/School:

Media Center, School of Communication and the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$28/hour - $31/hour

Job Summary:

The Media Center Technician is responsible for maintaining and supporting the college’s audio/visual equipment, resources, and services. This position provides technical support to students, faculty, and staff, ensuring reliable operation of media resources for academic and administrative purposes. The technician will be responsible for the setup, troubleshooting, and repair of various audiovisual and multimedia systems and technologies within the media center and across campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Electronic Technology, Information Technology or Audio/ Video Production or a related field
• 5-7 years of work experience and/or industry certifications
• Valid driver's license required

Essential Functions:

• Equipment Maintenance: Set up, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot audio-visual (AV) equipment, multimedia systems, and other related technology used within the Media Center, classrooms, and event spaces.
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff for equipment usage, software issues, and general troubleshooting in both the Media Center and classrooms.
• Training & Assistance: Assist faculty and staff in the use of multimedia tools for teaching and presentations. Provide training on the proper setup and usage of AV equipment.
• Event Support: Setup and support multimedia and AV equipment for campus events, presentations, lectures, or conferences.
• Media Resource Management: Ensure that all AV resources such as projectors, computers, sound systems, video cameras, and other devices are in working order and ready for use. Assist supervisors with product and parts procurement.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, inventory, and support tickets.
• System Updates: Collaborate with campus partners to implement updates, system enhancements, and maintenance procedures for AV equipment and software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Electronic Technology, Information Technology or Audio/ Video Production or a related field
• 3-5 years of work experience and/or industry certifications

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. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Hourly)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.