Classroom & Event Technology Specialist

This position ensures a positive user experience by providing clear communication, timely support, and proactive solutions for classroom and event technology. Key responsibilities include managing service requests, maintaining documentation, and tracking IT assets. The role also involves staying current on technology trends and assisting with training initiatives. Position-specific duties include installing, configuring, and maintaining audiovisual (AV) equipment in classrooms, lecture halls, and event spaces. The specialist provides real-time technical support to minimize disruptions, conducts regular AV system inspections, and assists with technology upgrades. Additionally, they collaborate with faculty, IT teams, and vendors to implement new AV solutions and provide training on system usage and best practices.

General Responsibilities:

Position Specific Responsibilities:

Bachelor's degree in business, digital media, computer science or related field and at least two years of directly relevant experience.

None required, although any type of certification demonstrating expertise in computers, control systems, or help desk administration is a plus.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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