LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM ENGINEER
DEFINITION
Under direction, plans, designs, coordinates and administers service and support engineering for the
successful implementation of audio visual, digital, computer and other instructional technology for the
Foothill-De Anza Community College District; designs and implements systems utilized in classroom
instruction; customizes instructional technology systems utilized by academic programs utilized within
the District; performs maintenance and repair of instructional audio/video technical equipment; trains
and provides work direction to assigned personnel; and perform related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the assigned administrator. Exercises no supervision of staff. Provides
technical and functional direction to technical, support, and contracted staff on a project basis.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an experienced-level technical professional classification that oversees activities related to the
design, implementation, repair and maintenance of designated multimedia instructional technology
utilized in District facilities. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work
involving accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-
to-day activities in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires skill in coordinating
departmental work with that of other departments and outside agencies.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
๏ Provides audio/video design engineering services for District facilities including instructional
computer labs, classrooms, lecture halls, labs, conference rooms, meeting spaces, and for other
instructionally related technology projects; designs additions and upgrades to the instructional
technology systems to accommodate changing campus requirements; generates system diagrams
utilizing the Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.
๏ Designs and engineers the installation of audio/visual and computer equipment along with their
integrated systems including: performing hardware, peripheral and software configurations for
audio/visual devices, servers and workstations; develops installation requirements for mounting
equipment, cabling and equipment configuration.
๏ Confers with administrators, deans, faculty, staff, students and others to identify instructional
technology engineering requirements; gathers and analyzes data and information affecting
instructional facility needs; makes recommendations considering existing and proposed facility
infrastructure.
๏ Performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various AV analog and digital
equipment including but not limited to: control systems, control panels, media players, switchers,
cameras, edit systems, mixing boards, lighting systems, CATV distribution systems, conferencing
systems, projectors, and flat screen displays; identify vendors and order parts as necessary; sends
equipment to outside contractors for repairs as needed.
๏ Performs broadcast engineering support during studio courses including studio power-up and shut-
down services and technical equipment operations.
