Job Description

Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Equipment Systems Specialist, competency level 2, position for the Academic Technologies department at Oregon State University (OSU).

Oregon’s land-grant university was founded 150 years ago and is built on the idea that everybody deserves access to an education that transforms their lives. Oregon State University’s main campus is located on 400 acres in Corvallis, about 90 miles south of Portland. Oregon State has a growing second campus—OSU-Cascades—in Bend, Oregon, as well as the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, a facility in downtown Portland, 14 Agricultural Experiment Station sites, and 36 county Extension offices. Its presence extends to every one of Oregon’s 36 counties, and it provides online education worldwide through its highly-ranked Ecampus. OSU is one of only two universities in the country to hold the Land, Sea, Space, and Sun Grant designations.

University Information and Technology shares and supports the University’s overall mission by assisting in all areas of the university in extending its programs, teachings, research, and communication throughout the world.

Data: UIT commits to delivering data as a strategic institutional asset and to enabling data-informed decision-making across OSU. UIT managers and staff lead by example and use data to make informed decisions at all levels of the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.

DEIA: UIT has a deep commitment to and belief in the strength and value of diversity, equity, and inclusion and access (DEIA), both throughout our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the UIT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.

Information Security: Proactively securing and protecting OSU’s digital assets and information systems is crucial to our missions of teaching and learning, research, and extension and engagement. All OSU IT professionals are directly responsible for providing high-quality and secure IT systems and services. Persons in technology roles are expected to be responsive to security-related actions and requirements and to collaboratively find secure ways to support the OSU community.

This position is in the Academic Technologies which is part of the Technical and Solutions Architecture (TSA) unit within Oregon State University’s University Information & (UIT) division, this position shares and supports the University’s mission by assisting the University to extend all programs, teachings, research, and communication throughout the world. The services provided by UIT-TSA units, including Academic Technologies, Administrative Technologies, Infrastructure, Digital Experience, Digital Research, and Network & Telecom Services, assist the University community by facilitating transmission of knowledge and expertise to its members, thereby enhancing their ability to be productive, valued, and esteemed members of the University community, serving the State of Oregon. Services are provided to students, faculty, and staff for curricular, research, intellectual, and administrative activities and needs, as well as to the wider Oregon higher education and government community. There are approximately 175 faculty and classified employees in UIT, as well as 150 FTE student positions. UIT administers a total budget of $35+ million.

This position functions within a team-based environment supporting clients of Academic Technologies. It is a full-time position in the Technical Services (TS) Department within Academic Technologies (AT), a unit within the Technical and Solutions Architecture (TSA) division of University Information and Technology (UIT). The Equipment Systems Specialist II provides assistance in the maintenance and upkeep of technical systems within client’s venues.

Academic Technologies provides university-wide services in space design, build and support, media production and distribution, and faculty, staff and student support and development in learning technologies. Knowledge and experience with presentation systems, control systems, digital audio processors (DSP), AVoIP transports including but limited to: audio/video bridging (AVB), DANTE, NDI, SRT and other UDP & TCP/IP protocols for system configurations/communications. This position works closely with other ESS and IT staff to develop and support information technology including networked devices, computer maintenance and support, and control systems to maintain systems integrity and reliability.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
40% System and Equipment Maintenance:

40% System Design and Installation:

20% Institutional service
What We Require
This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills of equipment and systems that would normally be obtained through an associate of arts degree in electronics or industrial technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience.

What You Will Need
Two years demonstrated experience in audio/video equipment support, setup and integration is required.
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record while serving in the position; therefore, the incumbent must provide a copy of their driving history for the past 2 years from the issuing state’s Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
Experience with AV control systems, digital audio processors and TCP/IP protocols with AV over IP.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months
What We Would Like You to Have
Associate degree in information technology, engineering, communication, education, or related field.
3-5 years directly related experience.
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Experience working in a broadcast environment.
Oregon Limited Energy Technician Electrician License (Class B).
InfoComm (AVIXA) CTS certification.