INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS MANAGER                           0804

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class will be responsible for the budgeting, acquisition and distribution of the various multi-media equipment and supplies in an instructional materials center.  Other duties include in-service training of the professional and technical staff and of students in the operation of the available equipment.  Modification of equipment to suit particular program needs is also performed.  Supervision is received from administrative superiors through conferences and written reports and may be exercised over a subordinate staff or technical, clerical and student personnel.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises the production and reproduction of the various instructional materials such as: videotapes, slides, recordings and films;

            Formulates the departmental budget annually and submits it for approval to the administration of the District or County department;

            May write specifications for items to be placed for public bid;

            Conducts in-service training courses for professional and student personnel in the use of instructional materials equipment;

            Meets with representatives of companies who manufacture, sell and distrib­ute equipment and supplies in order to select and procure needed materials;

            Modifies equipment and facilities in order to meet the needs of particular programs;

            Performs minor repairs on media equipment when necessary.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the equipment and materials available for use in an instructional materials department or facility; thorough knowledge of the methods used in modifying and utilizing media equipment; good knowledge of the methods and procedures used in budget preparation and equipment purchasing; knowledge of techniques used in the production of videotapes; ability to conduct training classes in the use of instructional materials equipment; ability to plan and conduct workshops in the basic audio-visual production techniques and photographic utilization; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with both profes­sional and student personnel; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and (3) three years of technical, administrative, or production experience in the electronic, audio-visual, television, recording or multi-media fields.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Instructional Materials Coordinator.

 

R 08/01/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03