Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are located in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a Part-Time Curriculum Support Technician for the Cinema and Television Arts Department.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Curriculum Support Technician is part of the front-line support team for our camera and equipment centers. They assist with the check in and check out, preparation and maintenance of camera and support equipment to Cinema and Television Arts students, faculty and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Shared responsibility for opening and closing both the CTVA equipment and advanced camera facilities.
• Prep and process equipment checkouts and check-ins through web-based system
• Maintain operational use of all equipment; perform light maintenance on various equipment.
• Assist with management of high-volume workflow in the rental environment, including deliveries between facilities for class use and department events.
• Assist students, faculty and staff in the proper use of equipment.
• Assist students during camera review sessions and provides additional instruction and training as needed.
• Assist in the basic trouble-shooting and maintenance of camera and support equipment for the facilities.
• Assist with research and assessment of equipment issues and new technologies.
• Assist in the training, support and guidance of student workers under the supervision of full-time staff.
• Enforce department policies and procedures as well as those specific to the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and classroom areas.
• Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or college.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cinematography or related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years practical experience in video, cinema or television production.
• Must have working knowledge of and/or an aptitude to learn a range of cameras, audio and support gear.
• Practical knowledge of advanced production methods.
• Ability to maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and adherence to office protocols and college policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a solutions-based approach to problem solving. High attention to detail, proactive attitude, and ingenuity and creativity.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written to express thoughts and ideas effectively to others through a variety of media.
• A motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and conscientious about getting the job done quickly.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff and students, individually and in class settings with standards of collegiality and responsibility.
• You would primarily cover evening hours. On occasion you may be asked to cover a morning or weekend.Experience with MS Office.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified applicants should submit their resume online at https://colum.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=220000AV&lang=en

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.

Additional Information

• Position subject to a background screening.
• This is a union position.
• This position is overtime eligible.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Work Location: One location

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