Media Laboratory Coordinator
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17562 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22359 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
DEFINITION
Coordinate the operation, maintenance, and scheduling of a media laboratory, and the acquisition of instructional media equipment and materials for the use within that facility; may direct the work of other employees.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are responsible for all activities of a media laboratory operation taking direction from a Program Director, or equivalent.
TYPICAL WORK
Direct support personnel and/or coordinate the operation, maintenance, and scheduling of media laboratory equipment and teaching materials (e.g., listening booths, recording and record transcription equipment, short-wave radios, dial access, erasing and reproduction equipment, tape recorders, film strips, slides, video film and viewing equipment, etc.); work may include dubbing, editing, and duplication of tapes;
Provide technical advise and instruction for students and faculty in the proper operation of assigned media equipment, and of appropriate instructional materials stored and utilized within facility;
Establish and maintain schedules for use of equipment and materials; maintain records (e.g., number of patrons using facilities, materials circulated, equipment maintenance repairs, etc.);
Assist faculty in administering examinations and monitoring media laboratory activities; organize and catalog media instructional materials, may type catalog cards and listings, maintain master inventory of material holdings and media equipment used in this facility;
In support of faculty and course work requirements, order tapes, film strips, slides and records; keep inventory of all assigned media equipment and materials;
Coordinate and participate in preventative maintenance of media equipment and systems; may order repair of serious equipment malfunctions;
May evaluate required media equipment and materials, consult with faculty and media personnel, recommend purchase of media equipment and materials;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent and three years full time experience as a Media Services Operator, or equivalent OR two years of college course work in education, radio TV, or related field, and one year of full time related work experience; OR three years of related work experience and training.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
07/18/1975: New Class
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion