MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
MEDIA SERVICES SPECIALIST
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Open Learning Coordinator, coordinate, plan, organize and schedule
the use and distribution of audio-visual and media-related equipment related to the provision of
services to faculty, students, and staff on campus and at satellite centers; perform preventive
maintenance on media equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Design and install audio/video systems including public address, video and audio
production and TV systems; provide recommendations on component purchases for these
systems.
2.
Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and mechanical repair of audio-visual
equipment in the office and in the field; change belts and light bulbs, splice wires and clean
contacts; calibrate and adjust equipment.
3.
Receive faculty and staff requests for multimedia material, order those materials, and
return to lending agencies.
4.
Track Media Services' budgets and report status to Supervisor; responsible for the San
Diego Community College Media Consortium budget allocated to MiraCosta Community
College.
5.
Design, set up, and maintain schedule for faculty, staff, and students to reserve A/V and
multimedia equipment and materials.
6.
Schedule, distribute and pick up A/V equipment, films and materials to and from
classrooms and offices; develop and implement procedures and materials to instruct
faculty, staff, and students in the use of A/V and multimedia equipment.
7.
Assist in creation of instructional multimedia projects for faculty and staff.
8.
Operate a wide variety of technical equipment including various types of projectors,
recorders, sound equipment, satellite tuners and receivers, diagnostic instruments, video
production equipment, sound mixer and monitors.
9.
Determine equipment needs for instructional and special event uses; set up and operate
such equipment, including A/V recording/playback systems, movie and slide projectors.
10.
Maintain records, logs and files related to media equipment distribution, inventory,
warranties, repair history and preventive maintenance schedules; contact manufacturers
and sales representatives regarding the repairs and warranties; track ordering of
equipment for Media Services.
11.
Operate, maintain and program on-campus cable TV channel.
12.
Participate in planning, producing and directing video programs for cablecast; edit and
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perform post-production duties; provide work direction to crew members as assigned.
13.
Duplicate, splice and edit audio and video tape; tape telecourses and other programs
requested by faculty.
14.
Determine need and recommend future equipment purchases; research and write
equipment specifications for bids and arrange for demonstrations of new equipment.
15.
Supervise, train and assist Media Services Aides and student workers in proper
procedures, schedule and assign work hours and review timecards.
16.
Operate a District vehicle to pick up an deliver various items as needed.
17.
Plan, organize and coordinate Media Services operations, personnel and equipment;
assure the timely and efficient distribution of media materials and equipment to various
locations in the District.
18.
Instruct faculty, staff and students in locating proper equipment for instructional use and in
proper operation and care of equipment; inform faculty, staff and students of available
services; design and present workshops.
19.
Determine need and recommend future equipment purchases; research and write
equipment specifications for bids and arrange demonstrations of new equipment.
20.
Perform video editing and audio mixdown for college promotional materials; train and
assist staff and students in the use of post-production video and audio equipment;
supervise off-air recordings of telecourses.
21.
Consult with architects, planners and departments during the planning, construction and
installations of new facilities.
22.
Serve as the MiraCosta Community College Representative to, and member of, the San
Diego Community College Media Consortium Committee. Regularly attend meetings,
workshops, and training sessions. Work with Consortium members to determine the
development of media resources for use in the San Diego Community College system.
Research, make purchases, make decisions regarding the development of new formats
and technologies, and the management of media library resources.
23.
Develop Media Services website; maintain and service.
24.
Develop strategies for the instructional use teleconferencing.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Operation, use and terminology related to audio-visual equipment including video and
instructional media equipment.
Methods of servicing and repairing audio-visual equipment.
Appropriate tools and instruments and their use.
Appropriate safety precautions.
Inventory control methods and techniques.
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Office practices and equipment including recordkeeping and filing.
Applicable copyright rules and regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Technical aspects of field of audio-visual production, dubbing and recording, satellite. down-link
and cable transmission systems.
Basic photography skills.
Cable TV/educational access rules.
Audio-video post-production techniques.
Basic principles of training and supervision.
ABILITY TO:
Receive, process, operate and perform preventive maintenance on audio-visual and other
instructional media equipment.
Assist faculty, staff and students in the proper operation of a wide variety of audio-visual
equipment including video production equipment.
Operate District vehicle.
Train and provide work direction to student employees and Media Services Aides.
Perform production work.
Train others in audio-visual use and video production techniques.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Plan and organize work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Participate in planning, producing and directing video programs.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Plan, organize and coordinate the use of media materials and equipment at a community college.
Plan and monitor budget expenditures.
Determine need and select media equipment to provide best quality of service and equipment in
a timely manner.
Work independently with little direction.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to an Associate in Arts degree in a related field and directly related
work experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver license; District-approved DMV driving record.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Media Services Aides and students.
CONTACTS:
Coworkers, department personnel, vendors, public, faculty, staff and students, instructional media
and industry professionals, and counterparts at other educational institutions.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Ability to communicate effectively both in person and by phone with a variety of people individually
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or in a group on a regular, ongoing basis; subject to frequent bending, lifting, pushing, climbing,
and/or carrying of light to moderately heavy equipment weighing up to 35 pounds such as
data/overhead projectors, speakers, televisions/VCRs, ladders, scissor lifts and scaffolding while
installing and/or demonstrating such equipment; ability to crawl through ceilings or other confined
space to repair and/or replace wiring; ability to safely drive an electric cart on sidewalks or other
surfaces, or motor vehicle on public/private roadways to transport equipment to and from any of
the college campuses.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily works in an indoor Learning Resources Center, office, or classroom environment;
occasional outdoor work in inclement weather; may work at any college location during day and/or
evening hours including weekends on an as-needed basis.
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