CIT – INI – Distributed Education Technician

The Information Networking Institute (INI) was established by Carnegie Mellon University in 1989 as the nation’s first research and education center devoted to information networking. The INI’s technical interdisciplinary graduate degree programs represent an exceptional fusion of technologies, economics and policies of secure communication networks, systems and services. The INI also promotes safe and responsible online behavior to citizens at all levels and partners with like-minded organizations to extend cyber awareness educational and outreach programs to the broad audience of people using information networking as part of their daily lives. The INI programs at global partner institutions have become a paragon for international education within Carnegie Mellon and around the world. Using advanced facilities and resources, the programs combine local and distance education to train students in cutting-edge technologies.

The INI is seeking to hire a Distributed Education Technician for a part time role. In this role, you are responsible for providing technical support and assistance for distance-delivered courses and events. We are looking for someone to independently operate complex, embedded video and audio control and transmission systems in INI Distributed Education Classrooms and provide overall technical support for both local classroom events and those delivered concurrently to partner institutions via video conferencing technologies.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical support and assistance for distance- delivered courses and events

• Operation of embedded video and audio control and transmission systems classrooms

• Provide technical support for both local classroom events and those delivered concurrently to partner institutions via video conferencing technologies

• Audio and video post-production of classroom instruction, lectures, events and presentations

• Administrative functions in support of the goals of the Information Networking Institute’s distributed education programs

• Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Information Networking Institute. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work well with others in a group setting

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Media Production or other relevant field

• One or more years of relevant work experience preferably in a media production related field

• Demonstrated working knowledge of studio and remote video production, video conferencing, audio and video recording and supporting technologies

• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Technicians

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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