Media Services and Reproductions Specialist (4804C) - 40662 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

The History of Art Department, within the College of Letters and Science, has approximately 35 graduate students, 80 undergraduate majors, and 15 permanent faculty members. In addition, the Department appoints a number of exceptionally qualified temporary academic staff, including lecturers, adjuncts, and GSIs. The Department is located on the top floors of the beautiful Doe Library, boasting expansive views of the city and bay from the office balconies. Facilities include dedicated classrooms and a Visual Resources Center, which houses a large multi-purpose academic space. The Department is committed to fostering a community that appreciates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As a member of a cluster of Arts and Humanities departments (including Rhetoric and Film & Media), staff members have the benefit of working within a small, tight-knit community, while maintaining connections to a larger team and its resources.

The Visualization Lab for Digital Art History (V-Lab) is an academic support unit that meets the information and technology needs of faculty and students in the arts and humanities through access to its collections, digital project support, programming, outreach efforts, and media services. The V-Lab team is a creative group of information professionals and technologists that connect faculty and students to emerging technologies and media resources relevant to scholarship, teaching, and publishing in the Digital Age. Through project-based partnerships with UC Berkeley faculty and students, the V-Lab seeks to advance technological innovation in the Digital Humanities.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 08/25/2022.

Responsibilities

Instructional Technology Support

• As part of the History of Art Visual Resources Center team, maintains and troubleshoots classroom technology and A/V equipment for History of Art classrooms and event spaces.
• Tracks equipment usage and oversees implementation of checkout procedures and policies.
• Maintains and upgrades computers systems, video-conferencing equipment, and software.
• In collaboration with History of Art staff and faculty, researches and determines hardware and software solutions for department needs.

V-Lab Event Support

• Oversees general and technical support for departmental events, including A/V assistance, event space setup, and scheduling.
• Works closely with History of Art staff on event capture and live-streaming, as needed.
• Performs general clerical/office work in support of Visual Resources Center daily operations.
• Administrative support for V-lab student groups, hackathons, and workshops in lab event space.
• facilitates space rentals and booking requests

Conduct trainings with emerging teleconferencing equipment and troubleshoot related issues.

Provides backup assistance for website/social media support for events, in the event that department graphic design specialist is unavailable.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of full-time related experience providing general technical and/or administrative support.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and contribute to the success of a team in deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong technical ability with attention to detail.
• Proficiency supporting current versions of Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Knowledgeable in the use of technology for teaching and learning purposes.
• Advanced knowledge of productivity software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining hardware and software in educational setting.
• Familiarity with audio-visual technologies, projection equipment, and willingness to learn.
• Basic familiarity with copyright in editorial/publishing setting desirable.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 50% full-time (20 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid bi-weekly and eligible for full UC Benefits. Hourly pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume when applying.

Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of 'UCB Employee' and then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/tx/index.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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