Inside Higher Ed · 19 hours ago
Senior Enterprise Audio Visual Engineer
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is looking for a Senior Enterprise Audio Visual Engineer to join Kennesaw State University, a prominent public institution. The role involves managing the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of complex AV systems across various university environments, while also coordinating with vendors and providing training and support.
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Responsibilities
Gathers requirements, standardizes and maintains AV designs and programs , oversees deployment, and enhances the Audio-Visual infrastructure for all university spaces, ensuring their quality, stability, recoverability, and security
Reviews and validates changes for impact on Audio-Visual posture
Automates complex system management tasks and manages departmental automation systems
Diagnoses and resolves complex problems on advanced systems
Drives root cause analysis, debugging, support, and post-mortem analysis for incidents and service interruptions
Develops and maintains documentation of systems, services, processes, and procedures
Trains and mentors AV system engineers, support technicians, and other staff as needed
Monitors labor and material expenses for new and active projects
Manages approved vendor relationships, communicates requirements, negotiates pricing for AV services and materials
Defines criteria for quality control, inspects the quality of service provided by vendors and internal employees, and performs complete testing after the installation is complete
Generates a work scope, materials list, vendor quotes and statements of work
Manages a database of configuration, design and components for all AV spaces
Establishes and manages a schedule of projects and provides reports on state, progress and completion dates
Coordinates the tasks and flow of the project, including design, purchasing, installation, programing, testing, and communication with vendors and all involved parties
Stays up to date with the latest technology trends and offerings for continual improvement of campus standards
Provides on call support responding to incidents on nights and weekends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in computer science or similar field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Extron Control Professional certification within six (6) months of employment
Five (5) years of related IT experience demonstrating a progression of dealing with increasingly complex systems
Able to function with autonomy, making sound and timely decisions as appropriate, and using good judgement to determine which decisions should be escalated
Able to diagnose and resolve complex problems
Able to design, analyze, evaluate and implement complex Audio-Visual systems and solutions
Able to anticipate problems and proactively develop appropriate solutions
Able to appropriately assess and communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Extensive knowledge of enterprise audio visual system design
In-depth knowledge of enterprise Audio-Visual switching, routing, multiplexers, control systems, display devices, scalers, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, cameras, lighting controls, media players, ADA devices, power controllers, rack layout, related software, lecterns, and instructor workstations
Must be well versed in current and emerging technologies, technological trends, and industry best practices for their areas of responsibility
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Preferred
Previous experience working in higher education
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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