Posting Details
Position Number005293Position TitleEducational Technology Technician - 005293DivisionCollege of MedicineDepartment710120 - Educational Tech. & ServicesMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, educational media, or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Educational Technology and Services department is seeking to hire an Educational Technology Technician. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Responds to a broad range of service requests for IT support by providing information to fulfil requests or enable resolution.
- Provides investigation and diagnosis and promptly allocates unresolved issues as appropriate.
- Solves hardware faults, responds to breakdowns, trouble-shoots and repairs equipment.
- Cleans computer equipment before giving back to the user.
- Assists with the development of standards and applies these to track, monitor, report, resolve, or escalate issues.
- Contributes to creation of support documentation and provides high quality guidance and training to a variety of users.
- Maintains an inventory of all IT equipment purchased by the Whiddon College of Medicine and allocates ID numbers, which will be displayed on the equipment and, along with the model number, serial number, and date of purchase, will be kept on a log and updated with each new purchase or a change in personnel.
- Keeps computers, most importantly, classrooms computers up to date with the latest operating updates including software such as Microsoft office suite, zoom, and lecture recording such as Panopto.
- Ensures the storage room kept clean and all equipment in it is stored tidily and safely and labeled correctly according to the status of each item.
- Provides technical leadership in the development of strategic approaches for the integration of technology into the classroom as well as provides information on current best practices, innovations, and emerging trends.
- Acts as a technical mentor and guide to faculty and students to refine their knowledge and skills in using technology to support and enhance teaching and learning in the classroom and on-line.
- Monitors student testing and resolves any computer/network issues.
- Works with student clubs and activities to support educational technology outside of the classroom, which involves working after hours and weekends.
- Sets up classroom technology, tests classroom hardware and software, downloads lectures from Canvas and aids instructors in the use of technology on a daily basis.
- Responds to requests for support promptly by attending in person to troubleshoot any AV problems.
- Edits presentations.
- Sets up cameras, microphones, video switchers, and audio mixers as needed.
- Secures all classrooms at the end of the workday.
- Assists in maintaining and updating the Educational Technologies department webpage.
- Manages the design and installation of audio visual systems.
- Provides educational technologies support for the College of Medicine at the main campus and various Healthcare Facilities.
- Supports Medical Education and Graduate Education daily.
- Sets-up audio visual technologies at conferences, including out of town conferences for Continuing Medical Education.
- Consults with choosing the right equipment, equipment placement and the operation of equipment during the conference.
- Ensures that all AV equipment is in good working order and is stored tidily and safely which includes routine maintenance, ensuring conferencing display screens are cleaned regularly, as well as demonstrating the use of such equipment to COM staff and presenters.
- Provides exemplary professional support for meetings and events held at the College in and out of normal office hours, including setting up AV equipment according to the requirements that have been communicated.
- Installs monitors including digital signage for classrooms and hallways.
- Updates signage information as needed.
- Installs projectors, changes bulbs, and cleans lens as needed.
- Checks out equipment for students and faculty.
- Performs daily maintenance on equipment including computer, network, audio/video.
- Completes property forms for obsolete equipment.
- Maintains inventory of all Educational Technologies equipment.
- Maintains an inventory of all AV equipment purchased by the Whiddon College of Medicine and allocates ID numbers, which will be displayed on the equipment and, along with the model number, serial number, and date of purchase, will be kept on a log and updated with each new purchase or a change in personnel.
- Maintains daily logs so problems can be resolved on a timely basis.
- Sets-up technologies including iPads in the Gross Anatomy Lab.
- Records and edits presentations with the use of zoom or lecture capture software.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date10/07/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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