Technical assistant - film and video Job at The Cooper Union, New York, NY

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  • The Cooper Union
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Posted On: August 13, 2024

Hours: Part Time

Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Technical Assistant is responsible for supporting students and faculty with equipment and facilities in the Audio/Visual area labs. This includes ensuring the labs and classrooms are maintained as clean and safe environments. This is a hands-position that involves checking in and out equipment, instructing users on proper equipment use, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, and working collaboratively with colleagues on day-to-day operations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Equipment and technical support
o Assist students and faculty with the use of equipment and facilities. Providing general technical support and guidance on equipment and processes for relevant courses as needed.
o Check equipment in and out to students, including providing technical support to students and answering questions on the correct care and operation of equipment.
o Work cooperatively with head technician and technical staff to ensure adequate coverage of the labs.

  • Maintenance and inventory support
o Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting for all equipment.
o Conduct inventory management and ensure equipment is in good working condition.

  • Lab and classroom maintenance
o Assist with the safe and clean operation of the technical facilities and classrooms, which includes the computer labs and screening room as needed.
o Work cooperatively with head technician and technical staff to ensure maintenance is conducted in a timely manner.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS NEEDED

  • Provide hands-on technical assistance and advice on related special projects, such as senior presentations, student shows, and the End of Year Show.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Familiarity with HDSLR and AVCHD cameras and their various file formats.
  • Experience with Bolex cameras and hand-processing of 16mm film
  • Proficiency with Apple computers and operating systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of software such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Pro Tools, and Reaper.
  • Experience with video and sound installations, including file encoding, synchronized playback, and the physical installation and connection of projectors, monitors, DVD & media players, amps, speakers, etc.
  • Experience assisting individuals with varying levels of technical abilities.
  • Ability and aptitude for hands-on problem-solving to help students achieve their project goals using existing equipment and software.
  • Needs to be flexible and willing to learn and adapt to the existing educational environment and its needs and schedule.
  • Excellent oral and written skills, communication skills, collegial, capacity to work both independently and collectively, and comfortable working in a busy environment.
  • Strong ability to work with a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty with a high degree of cultural competency.

EDUCATION:

  • BA/BFA in visual arts or related field preferred

Rate: $24.76 per hour

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email materials to: [email protected]

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Flexible hours,

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