AV Coordinator - University of St. Michael's College - Toronto, ON

Position Title: AV Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week / o ccasional evening and weekend work required
Salary: $56,399 annual
Terms: Contract 3 to 6 Months
Apply to: https://stmikes.utoronto.ca/about/employment/
Attention: Human Resources Officer
(please include position title in subject line of email when submitting resume and cover letter)

POSITION SUMMARY
The Audio Visual (A/V) Coordinator will act as the primary support person for all Audio Visual requests at the University of St. Michael’s College and will coordinate and schedule room-bookings as required. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering, setting up, retrieving and trouble-shooting all Audio/Video equipment across the school. The incumbent will provide day-to-day technical support for all University employees and community members in the maintenance and troubleshooting of problems relating to A/V equipment. The University’s community is a busy environment and it is expected that the incumbent will have a positive and flexible approach to working on a reactive basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform high-level Audio/Visual Equipment Support Services


• Coordinate with Conference Services, Facilities & Services, department heads, University of Toronto, and/or other external parties to provide necessary A/V services for meetings, events, and conferences.


• Consults with academics, staff and clients to determine the teleconferencing and videoconferencing needs.


• Schedule and coordinate classroom bookings.


• Schedules the equipment for the courses and events.


• Provides technical support and troubleshooting.


• Coordinate the various aspects of workspace and classroom reservations to maximize utilization


• Install and configure A/V equipment.


• Identify needs, obtain quotes when necessary, and make purchasing decisions for A/V-related items and systems.


• Forge and foster positive relationships with service contractors and other vendors.


• Coordinate hardware procurement, arranging vendor product demonstrations, trial equipment, managing asset inventories and stock levels.


• Ensure A/V and IT equipment is ready or repaired in a timely manner using technical skills or sending offsite for complicated repairs.


• Define and create standard operating procedures for the daily technical work of the A/V unit.


• Uses discretion and professionalism, as well as decision making and problem solving skills.


• Other duties or responsibilities may arise as a result of changes in department or staffing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and training.


• Experience with complex A/V equipment


• Experience coordinating, booking, or scheduling facilities.


• Knowledge of techniques, materials and equipment used in A/V technology


• Detail-oriented


• Experience in an academic environment an asset


• Exemplary work ethic


• Ability to work and learn independently


• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills


• Kind and collaborative demeanour


• Considerable experience with working with professionals is required

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: $56,399.00 /year

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Required education:

Required experience:

• Audio Visual Coordinator: 3 years