Incumbents work with faculty members to modify or develop plans and procedures to circulate, maintain, and secure course materials. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Center Technician by the Supervisor's responsibility for staff supervision and instructional material development. Performs work of considerable difficulty that requires managing the operation and schedules of several instructional centers. The work typically involves coordinating facility schedules to accommodate both student and faculty needs, coordinating media and equipment requirements with faculty, maintaining equipment and facility usage records, developing procedures to catalog media, resolving equipment maintenance problems, and arranging equipment loans. Other duties include working with faculty to select instructional media and equipment, developing and administering a budget, and demonstrating equipment operation for individuals and groups.
Incumbents recommend purchases of equipment and software based on consultation with faculty.
Other duties include overseeing center operations and assisting students with equipment problems, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and arranging for equipment and media resource loans. Positions in this class are responsible for a large instructional center or laboratory complex that provides support to the institution's academic programs. None identified for this class. Some training in audio-visual or microcomputer operations is desirable. Supervisory experience preferred.