Live Event/Audio Visual Technician

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Department Summary

Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family. 

We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide audio visual technical support for the on-going needs of various systems across athletics venues.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Information Technology 

Sub-Family - IT Telecommunications

Career Track / Level - O3

Grade - 7

Role Summary

Participates in the planning, design, maintenance and installation of video delivery, audio visual and classroom technology systems for the enterprise.

The incumbent forecasts and diagnoses technical issues; researches and implements new technology and methods to enhance sports events; troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces equipment; and provides guidance and training to support staff.

Examples of Work Performed

• Conducts research and provides strategies and support for solutions using current and emerging technologies.
• Performs diagnostics on existing A/V systems and repairs or replaces equipment as needed.
• Serves as a liaison with vendors for support on existing equipment.
• Collaborates with staff to proactively communicate issues before they occur.
• Conducts pre-season inspection of event venues and regularly troubleshoots urgent in-season needs.
• Maintains issue/repair log to collect data and compile reports on problem areas.
• Develops and executes plan for issues that may occur during events.
• Identifies and repairs issues during live events to limit impact on the audience's awareness of the problem.
• Manages student workers/GAs during game day to assist in the prevention and resolution of issues during live events.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for enhancement to achieve goals of live event shows and improve established methods.
• Trains athletic staff to increase knowledge of venue assets.
• Develops external relationships to ensure progressive growth for athletic venue shows.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides technical and operational technology support related to telephony, installation of outside plant fiber, structured cabling, video delivery, audio visual, classroom technology systems and network equipment.
2. Serves as main point of contact on assigned projects
3. Participates in the planning, design and installation of telecommunications, telephony, networking, audio visual and classroom technology systems for the enterprise.
4. Installs, programs and maintains telephony, video delivery, cable television and audio visual equipment
5. Works collaboratively with institutional partners.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience: (4) Four Years Experience 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.