Job No. 154847
- Job Title:
- AV Support Technician
- Employer:
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The University of Texas at Arlington
- Location:
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Arlington , TX
- Posting Date:
- 06-Feb-2025
- Description:
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
The AV Support Technician position is primarily responsible for providing base level support and preventive maintenance of the equipment in academic teaching and learning spaces. Provide readiness checkups. May assist team members with preparing conference rooms and other event spaces for events. Support audience includes faculty, staff, and students in delivering educational or other administrative content.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
AV Support for academic teaching and learning spaces:
Provide base level and preventive audio-visual support for all teaching spaces.
Resolve common reoccurring problems on instructional equipment or provide an alternative so that classes can continue.
Perform proactive room tours to ensure all AV equipment/software is working properly.
AV Support for conference rooms and academic event spaces:
Confirm audio and video conference equipment in conference rooms operates as expected to ensure stability for clients.
Perform reboots and confirm digital displays in conference rooms and public areas across campus are functional during tours.
Customer Support:
Provide technical instructions to a non-technical audience. Collaborate with other members of the IT team, especially Service Desk staff to resolve common tickets/issues.
Escalate calls internally as needed, and monitors progress through resolution.
Record client requests and incidents in the ticketing system following documentation requirements.
Other Duties as Assigned:
The job duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties/responsibilities performed and are not meant to be exclusive to the job. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree with coursework in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with coursework related to technology such as Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
IT certifications, such as:
CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician, or AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) certifications, are a plus.
Hands-on computing experience with AV support situation, with a focus on instructional technology in a classroom and/or lab environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Be an excellent team player with professional sense of stakeholder management.
Interact and communicate with peers and customers in a professional, client-focused manner.
Ability to work in team settings and independently with limited direction.
Understanding of AV control systems and video conferencing/recording systems.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, including ability to anticipate, identify, and solve critical problems.
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.
Effectively manages own time and resources.
Ability to drive UTA vehicle.
Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
All Information Technology staff – regardless of their unique position – are expected to perform their assigned duties in a manner consistent with professional standards, with full awareness of responsibilities toward managing personal and institutional data, with priority regard to delivering customer service, with an understanding of the 24/7 nature of IT and the responsibilities that creates for them as individuals, and in a constructive and effective collaboration with colleagues.
- Contact information:
- The University of Texas at Arlington
- Arlington, TX 76013
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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