Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 207102 - CCIS Lab

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Audio Visual Specialist I develops proprietary control system programs and graphical user interfaces for integrated audio visual systems. Coordinates and supports the overall design and installation of these systems. Serves as technical support for faculty and staff. Manages projects or particular project tasks related to programming development and Audio Visual system design. Provides guidance and training to Audio Visual Technicians.

Additional Department Summary: Responsible for managing and maintaining audio/visual technology resources across the college to support academic, research, and creative endeavors. This position ensures seamless operations of audio/visual systems and provides expertise in equipment management, training, and event support. Facilitates faculty integration of audio/visual technology in academic programs while ensuring viability of A/V operations of the C&IS equipment room, media studios, instructional and research spaces, and conference rooms.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of audio visual technical support experience; OR associates and two (2) years of audio visual technical support experience; OR bachelor's degree and some audio visual technical support experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: A/V configuration skills; familiarity with all forms of media equipment & media studios; customer service skills;
excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with faculty and instructional and research spaces. Experience with professional media studios and Crestron/Extron A/V systems; experience maintaining and repairing creative production/media equipment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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