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　　Description

　　The position of the Academic Technology Specialist II will coordinate with faculty and class schedules to ensure maximum up time of all audiovisual equipment. Support setup for users in the classroom and conference rooms. Do regular status checks of all equipment and configurations. Oversee portions of room installations and upgrades performed by outside contractors. Setup and monitor class and conference room live feeds. Setup video conferencing on both permanent and mobile systems. Help with layout and publishing of digital signage content.

　　JOB DESCRIPTION:

　　Analyzes, designs, recommends and implements divisional and school-wide efforts in specialized and advanced technologies that support the teaching and learning mission of the University.

　　Consults with faculty to implement system enhancements and modifications.

　　Provides system administration for academic systems and applications to ensure operability of services and provide a highly available, secure and robust academic technology infrastructure.

　　Conducts advanced-level troubleshooting to mitigate impact of equipment failures and improve processes.

　　Reviews and creates user guidelines and standard operating procedures for supported hardware infrastructure and academic applications.

　　Evaluates diagnostics and monitoring tools, making recommendations on how to prevent incidents and outages.

　　Designs and implements preventative maintenance processes and procedures.

　　Leads software upgrades and equipment replacements to ensure system operability and up-to-date standards are met.

　　Analyzes and shares data with staff and departments on repair and maintenance activity and associated expenses to assist with future planning.

　　Researches software and hardware systems to build staff competencies and efficiencies and to ensure service level standards are met.

　　Advises and consults with faculty to recommend best practices in classroom and instructional technologies.

　　Assists in training student staff to provide agreed-upon and monitored service levels.

　　Configures and maintains images and/or systems to ensure computers have up-to-date supported software and are properly secured.

　　Prepares, organizes and deploys hardware upgrades and replacements.

　　Develops and coordinates one-on-one and group training sessions to educate faculty, staff and students.

　　Partners with vendors and departments on technology design.

　　Performs related responsibilities as required.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in supporting computers, mobile devices, and/or video technologies, and equipment OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　CTS certification

　　Knowledge of Crestron programming

　　Knowledge of video editing

　　Experience with audio and video signal switching and processing

　　Exton certified

　　Crestron certified

　　VTC certification

　　Project management experience

　　NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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　　Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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　　Job Number 123044

　　Job Type Regular Full-Time

　　Division School Of Medicine

　　Department SOM: Information Tech Service

　　This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Not Applicable

　　Job Category Information Technology

　　Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

　　Location : Name HSRB I (Health Sciences Research Building I)