Media and AV Technology Coordinator

Amherst College is a prestigious liberal arts institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and an inclusive campus environment, Amherst College has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in diversifying its student body in terms of race, socio-economic background, and geographic origin. This dedication to inclusion extends beyond the student population to faculty, administration, and staff, fostering a vibrant educational community that values diversity as a core strength. Amherst College is recognized for its rigorous academic programs, strong faculty mentorship, and an engaging campus life full of events, performances, and intellectual opportunities. The college offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of its staff and faculty and their families, enhancing overall well-being and professional growth.

The Media and AV Technology Coordinator position at Amherst College is a full-time, year-round role based at the Amherst Campus. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $25.00 to $27.00, with salary variations based on factors including education, relevant experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. This role is essential within the Student Center for managing all aspects of audio, visual, and media technology operations. The coordinator acts as a technical specialist, providing expert support for a wide variety of events such as meetings, performances, lectures, conferences, and student organization activities. The position requires close collaboration with campus departments and student groups to deliver professional, reliable, and innovative technology services.

The coordinator is a key member of the Student Center operations team, assisting with building oversight, event set-ups, and programmatic features. Event support includes handling signature divisional programs such as Orientation, Mammoth Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Campus Parties, Homecoming, Spring Concert, and Commencement, among other large-scale events. A flexible work schedule with shifts typically from 2 pm to 10 pm is necessary, as evening and weekend programming support is a significant component of the role.

The role involves coordinating and executing AV and media technology needs, providing on-site technical support, ensuring high-quality presentations with sound, lighting, and visuals, and collaborating with leadership to assess and meet technology requirements. The position also includes equipment maintenance and management responsibilities, including inventory, preventative maintenance, repairs, and technology upgrades. Continuous research into emerging AV technologies is part of the job, alongside creating and delivering training materials for staff and student users to maintain high standards and technical excellence.

Administratively, the coordinator manages scheduling and logistics using event management software, assists with budgeting, purchasing, and vendor coordination, and works in partnership with IT, Facilities, and Student Affairs to ensure seamless technology integration across campus. Staying updated on trends in media technology and event management within higher education is also critical. Amherst College is dedicated to an inclusive hiring process and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout recruitment. The college complies with Massachusetts laws prohibiting lie detector tests for employment. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about media technology and event support within a dynamic academic environment.