CCRMA is Hiring: Temporary Position Available

Responsibilities:

• Design a new video capture system for the classroom that integrates with the Extron matrix switcher and touch panel control currently in place. This will involve working with the Office of the Dean of Humanities and Sciences to procure funding and support and to conform to campus-wide solutions. The design and build portion of this project will require programming skills, independent project management, complex system integration and the ability to communicate with a wide range of faculty and users to design a system that will be used for many years to come.  The final decisions on equipment and strategy will be made by the permanent CCRMA technical staff and director, but this position will do the majority of research, building and testing of equipment.

• Design a new multi-channel sound system for the classroom. This system will need to integrate cutting edge technology such as Audio Video Bridging (AVB), ambisonics and matrix control of multi-channel audio. The design and build portion of this project will require programming skills, independent project management, complex system integration and the ability to communicate with a wide range of faculty and users to design a system that will be used for many years to come.  The final decisions on equipment and strategy will be made by the permanent CCRMA technical staff and director, but this position will do the majority of research, building and testing of equipment.

• Provide maintenance of general use spaces including periodic clean up and checking, rewiring of teaching spaces, performance areas, studios, and workstation areas.

• Consult with faculty in the use of technologically enhanced classrooms.

• Provide technical and organizational support for CCRMA Concert Stage, Mobile 24-channel surround audio system and the installation of a multi-channel loudspeaker system for upcoming events and classes focused on multichannel audio.

• Keep the CCRMA Stage, Gear Closet, Adapter Closet, shared teaching spaces and audio studios clean, organized and well stocked. 

• Regular testing of workstation sound cards for approx. 40 Linux workstations.  

• Assist the CCRMA Staff with keeping the website up to date using our Drupal Content Management System and standard photo, video and audio editing software.

• Provide faculty and student tech support, and introductions to use of specialized multi-channel studios. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years experience in Academic Technology, Audio Visual or Audio Engineering , and system installation and maintenance.  A degree in music technology or a related engineering field is preferred.

Specific requirements:

• Extensive experience with audio visual systems.

• Excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with members of the academic community; experience working in an environment where colleagues have diverse artistic backgrounds and interests.

• Excellent time management and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks, and use good judgment in providing services based on goals.

• Facility with Linux and Macintosh environments. 

• Experience developing web sites using graphics, audio, and video resources.

• Experience working with content management systems. 

The work is expected to be full time, 40 hours per week. Flexible hours will be needed related to event production. Time sheets will be required. The job is temporary while a search for a permanent staff member is being conducted and terminates when that concludes. Pay is $30-45 hourly, depending on experience.

Send résumés and cover letter to info@ccrma.stanford.edu with the subject “Audio Visual Engineer application.”