What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Visual Technician Job at Rice University in Houston position at Rice University?
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About Rice :
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary :
The Audio-Visual Technician within Rice Business supports the delivery of multimedia technical support for classrooms, events, conferences, meetings, etc. This position is expected to provide consistent excellent customer service to Rice Business faculty, staff, and students. The AV Tech is responsible for setting up, installing, operating, testing, and troubleshooting computer hardware, software, audio, and video equipment. In addition, this position will ensure all software is promptly updated and managed. The AV Tech is part of a team of “first responders” for AV-related issues or extenuating multimedia circumstances within all Rice Business facilities. This position is responsible for supporting Rice Business stakeholders and other system users in the general use of instructional technologies and providing technical assistance to users as problems occur.
Ideal Candidate Statement :
The ideal AV technician is a highly skilled professional with a deep understanding of audio-visual systems and a passion for supporting academic excellence. They possess technical expertise in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting AV equipment, including projectors, microphones, and integrated systems, and are proficient in software such as Zoom and media editing tools. Clear communication and excellent interpersonal skills enable them to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students, ensuring a seamless user experience. They are problem-solvers who can think on their feet, paying attention to detail while addressing technical challenges under tight deadlines. They demonstrate a commitment to professional growth. The ideal candidate thrives in academic settings, aligning their work with the institution’s mission and adapting to its unique schedules and requirements. Physically capable of handling equipment and flexible with their schedule, they embody reliability, adaptability, and a proactive approach to advancing educational success through technology.
Workplace Requirements :
- Rice Business primarily delivers residential classes and activities taking place almost daily between 7 am and 10 pm. We value a highly collaborative and community-based culture, with expectations to provide in-person support and services to all members of our community. Remote work options are limited. Most employment activities are required to be performed in-person and on-campus. This in-person approach is central to the successful achievement of our research and academic missions.
- On campus position : This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at all Rice Business facilities working a 4 / 10 schedule. Weekend work is required.
Hourly Hiring Range : $24.00 / hour
Minimum Requirements :
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
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Rice University HR | Benefits :
Rice Mission and Values : Mission and Values | Rice University
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and the full inclusion of all qualified persons in the workplace. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. For applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.
If you have any questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
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