Item 2.S-April 20, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s):
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Teaching and Learning Technologies
College/Division: University Libraries
Account #(s): 1101-108-0201
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( X ) New position: Proposed Range: 2
Proposed Title: Coordinator, Event Media Technology
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Greg Gardella, Mgr, Instructional Technology
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
Kathlin Ray, Dean of Libraries
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature
Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code: 3J
CUPA Code: CM5566
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 286
Job Class Code: 67218
Range: 2
Effective Date: 4/1/2012
Approved Title:
COORDINATOR, EVENT MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Coordinator, Event Media Technology
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Coordinator, Event Media Technology, is responsible for the needs assessment, coordination of
necessary equipment and personnel, and production of live media elements for University of Nevada,
Reno (UNR) events. The position is responsible for field and studio video and multimedia production
activities as well as installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instructional and classroom technology.
The position reports to the Manager, Classroom Services under Teaching & Learning Technologies.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
60% - Campus Event Media Technology Coordination
 Consult with campus clients to assess an event’s media technology requirements
 Develop plans to fulfill various events needs including procurement of equipment and
additional staff, as well as system test-bedding and component evaluation
 Schedule and coordinate equipment and staffing
 Coordinate and assist with day to day technology needs for campus events, programs, and
presentations
 Set up, breakdown, run, and troubleshoot technical devices including, but not limited to video,
sound and lighting systems, projectors, computers
 Monitor and produce media technology elements during events
 Consult with students, faculty, and staff and advise on media production technology and
techniques
 Procure, maintain, adjust, and perform repairs on all related equipment
 Continuously research advances in event, production, and distribution media technology
seeking improvements in efficiencies and outcomes
15% - Classroom Media Technology Support
 Provide training on classroom instructional technology
 Provide operational assistance and training for video conferencing activities
 Assist with system and equipment installations
 Maintain classroom instructional and video conferencing technology
15% - Video and Multimedia Field and Studio Production Support
 Determine field and studio production equipment and personnel requirements by participating
in preproduction meetings
 Coordinate and oversee the operation of production equipment in the field and in studios
including, but not limited to, audio recording equipment, video cameras, etc.
 Collaborate with production team in seeking the highest quality and most effective production
approaches relative to the project
10% - Communication
 Serve on advisory committees
 Collaborate in development and execution of Knowledge Center /TLT initiatives
 Participate in department and unit meetings
Position Description – Coordinator, Event Media Technology
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Under limited supervision, the Coordinator has the freedom to meet with potential event clients,
determine needs, create action plans to fulfill needs, and make decisions and judgments as to the
best technology and methods to implement plans and produce events. The position is often the sole
representative for trouble shooting problems at an event, and thus must make decisions
autonomously and quickly.
Impact:
Determining appropriate technology, delivery modes, and production methodologies are decisions
that have great impact on the success and effectiveness of events, some of which include the Offices
of the President and Provost. Thus, they have a direct impact on the University’s image within the
University community, with the alumni and donor base, various constituencies within the Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE), local and state community members, and constituencies within
state and local government, all of whom are frequent participants in events held on campus. Likewise,
the incumbent’s performance, decision making, and handling of crisis and sometimes high pressure
impromptu situations reflect upon the perception and credibility of TLT and University Libraries.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Live sound reinforcement including microphone types, applications and techniques, digital and
analog mixing consoles, audio signal path and systems, effects processing, wireless
microphone management; acoustical theory and application
 Location and studio sound recording including dual system sound
 Location scouting, power, acoustics, sightlines, and safety for event support
 Single, 3-phase, shore, and tech electrical power
 Video production equipment (studio and field) to include multi-camera or single camera
production, audio, lighting, and editing systems
 Contemporary video distribution systems including HD-SDI routing equipment and interfacing
standards
 Video and audio conferencing systems and internet video distribution
 Instructional technology
 Video projection systems including set-up and adjustment
 Copyright as it relates to producers and multimedia productions, duplication, fulfillment, and
distribution
 Windows and Macintosh based hardware and software operating systems
 Media control systems and exposure to the programming and configuration of such systems
 Audience Response Systems
Skills:
 Strong verbal and written communication including technical communication, and expressive
and creative communication
 Excellent customer service skills demonstrating a strong commitment to public service
 Basic productivity software such as Microsoft Office
Position Description – Coordinator, Event Media Technology
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Ability to:
 Evaluate requirements, set-up, and operate event and media production hardware and
software
 Plan, organize, and set priorities relevant to the project’s importance and demands
 Coordinate and collaborate with other technical departments and craft disciplines
 Be flexible to adopt updated and new event production technologies
 Work in a rapidly evolving environment
 Make decisions quickly and effectively adapt to unexpected, often stressful, circumstances
 Explain complex topics in an easily understood manner
 Lift fifty pounds above waist level
 Work effectively in a collaborative environment
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Academic and administrative
faculty; University events staff,
and Administrators – President,
Provost, Vice Presidents, Deans,
Directors, Chairs
Academic and administrative
faculty and students
Advisory committees
Reason for Contact
To assess event media requirements, coordinate and produce the
event’s media technical elements
External
Guests using the campus as an
event location
Staff at external venues where
university events are held
Vendors and contractors
Reason for Contact
To serve as a principal University representative in coordinating an
event’s technical needs
To serve as a principal University representative in planning and
coordinating at event’s technical needs
To research and procure required equipment
To provide instruction, consultation, and advisement on event and
production technology and techniques
To recommend procedures, policies, and processes
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of work experience in event media technology
coordination and support
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None