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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date03/01/2026Classification TitleInfo Technology Consultant 1Working TitleAudio Visual Events SpecialistDepartment610150 - OIT Academic Technology Services (ATS)Position NumberD95498RepresentationOP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503Position FTE1.0End date, if applicable

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland State University (PSU) is a thriving campus of 21,000 students in downtown Portland, easily accessible by bike and public transit and surrounded by restaurants, food carts, parks, and local businesses. PSU is committed to offering opportunities to students from avariety of backgrounds and prides itself on providing access for low-income and nontraditional students. Our motto, "Let knowledge serve the city," reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems. Our location in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities gives our students unmatched access to career connections and an internationally acclaimed cultural scene.
PSU's Office of Information Technology (OIT) — ranked one of the Best Places to Work in IT for eight years — empowers students, faculty, and staff through technology. Our number one value is our employees: we build and foster a culture of inclusion, actively encourage a healthy work-life balance and flexible schedules, as well as strive to support our employees professionally and personally. PSU offers employees a substantial tuition discount, and we encourage our staff to take advantage of this, be it for pursuing a degree or for personal interest. We are a department of dynamic, engaged, collaborative, and communicative people, and we seek to attract employees who can add to our culture. Refer to our human resource pages to learn more about why we're a great place to work.Position SummaryThe role of an Audio Visual (AV) Events Specialist is to facilitate outstanding, engaging, and seamless AV services to on-campus, remote, and hybrid events. The AV Events Specialist and the AV Events team work with student groups, campus partners, and external clients to strategize, implement, and produce a wide variety of events at locations including the PSU sports arena, ballroom, auditoriums, conference rooms, classrooms, and University hotel. From small, student-run meetings to production services for internationally renowned speakers: this position is part of the team that makes these experiences come to life.

The AV Events Specialist's day might start with checking in for an assigned event, surveying the room's readiness, and heading to gear storage to select the appropriate equipment needed for the quoted configuration. Once setup is complete, verify with the client that all their needs were met, and conduct a final sound check before taking a break and returning to operating sound for the 2-hour event. At the close of the event, the AV events Specialist may be assigned to break down the event gear and ensure all is neatly returned to storage.

The second half of the day may include team meetings,t responding to event requests by answering client questions and preparing quotes, or processing the billings for events from the prior week. Other duties may include projects such as inventory, organization, and routine maintenance of AV gear.

This position's primary job duties are:

On-Site Event Support Organize, set up, break down, and ensure the smooth delivery of professional sound, video, and lighting at live campus events as a dedicated technician or as a team of technicians for larger or multi-site events

Event Planning Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, offer services, organize, quote, and prepare for professional-quality AV for live campus events

Documentation and Training Collaborate in the development of written documentation and live training for students and other team members in relevant AV technologies. Provide clients with instructions on operating rented and built-in AV technologies.

Administrative & Maintenance Conduct day-to-day business activities including coordinating with partner teams, processing billing and accounts receivable, attending team meetings, gear inventory, and maintenance of gear.

Other duties as assigned Infrequent tasks related to the delivery of AV Event services or voluntary departmental activities, most frequently related to team and culture-building activities.Minimum Qualifications from Classification This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills of technology and information systems generally obtained through an AA degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified course work in applicable fields of study and at least one year of related work experience.Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of AV equipment in live or production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with, collaborating with, and supporting people from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds.
• Experience with event coordination
• Experience supporting live events
• Experience with sound reinforcement
• Familiarity with facilitating or organizing virtual and hybrid events
• Familiarity with event or theatrical lighting design, systems, and/or controls
• Familiarity with videography and video editing software
• Ability to make recommendations to improve operations
• Ability to document solutions
• Ability to train others on technologies and processes

Demonstrate OIT Key Attributes for Success:

• Coaching: ability to give, accept, and incorporate feedback from others
• Communication: exchange information and ideas well, both verbally and in writing. Communication is an essential tool for effective work and maintaining healthy working relationships
• Innovation: leverage information, imagination, and initiative to identify and build systems and services that create value for our campus community.
• Proactive: identify and initiate opportunities to take action and prevent potential problems or threats.
• Team player: identify with the larger organizational team and role within it; share resources, respond to requests, and support OIT organizational strategy.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Work Days/HoursThis position is fully on-campus and has work schedules designed to support events and will include late-night, early morning, or weekend work.Total Compensation Range & Benefits StatementThe starting salary rate for this position is between $38,832 and $46,598 per year. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range; however, it is dependent on the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of the chosen candidate, the hiring department's budget, and approval from Human Resources. PSU's excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employees, spouses, or dependents at any of the Oregon Public Universities. For more information about benefits, please visit PSU's benefits page. Please visit the Total Compensation Calculator to explore the added value of PSU's employee benefits. You will need to pass a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States, as our department is unable to sponsor visa applications.


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