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Position Summary
The Audio Visual (A/V) Systems Engineer will lead the design, development, and installation of A/V technology hardware, peripherals, and system installations located in classrooms, conference rooms, offices, event spaces, theaters, and digital signage for the College. The position collaborates with campus stakeholders, vendors, architects, electrical and carpentry trades, and internal IT departments. Responsibilities include providing A/V event and classroom support, media duplication, light-duty event videography, and assistance with computer support when needed. The role maintains expertise in A/V system configuration and programming and stays up to date on the latest industry trends and best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, design, document, and commission installations of AV technology and systems, including AV control, digital signal processing, and wireless presentation to meet the College’s needs.
Plan and coordinate all A/V enhancements to classrooms and meeting rooms with Academic Deans, Directors, and IT leadership.
Design, implement, and manage assisted listening systems to ensure compliance with accessibility, compliance, and risk standards.
Provide recommendations for functionality, system requirements, and capabilities of the physical and virtual AV technology infrastructure.
Make purchase recommendations to the Director of Technology Support for A/V systems and equipment.
Develop and review Statement of Work and Bill of Materials specifications for each initiative.
Serve as a liaison with AV hardware and software vendors and service providers; obtain technical specifications and stay informed of technological changes relevant to the College's AV systems.
Provide system administration for enterprise AV technology management systems, troubleshoot network and digital AV technologies, and collaborate with IT teams to meet design, security, safety, and system standards.
Make minor programming updates and changes to A/V control systems.
Coordinate all A/V activities on campuses, ensuring coverage with the master calendar scheduling coordinator.
Set up and operate A/V equipment such as video cameras, sound reinforcement equipment, control systems, computers, and visual display systems.
Oversee video recording and live streaming of internal campus events and activities.
Prepare strategic plans for A/V technology replacements and additional A/V classrooms.
Provide training to the Technology Support department for all A/V-related requests and usage instruction for faculty and staff.
Assist with the operation and maintenance of technology classrooms as needed.
Provide Tier II technical support as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience with audio‑visual system design, technical support, and integration.
Experience working with vendors to specify, purchase, and implement A/V systems and equipment.
Experience configuring Crestron/Extron systems.
Project management and scheduling coordination experience.
Design experience for classrooms and event spaces.
Will be subject to a criminal background check and may require fingerprint participation.
St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, design, document, and commission installations of AV technology and systems, including AV control, digital signal processing, and wireless presentation to meet the College’s needs.
Plan and coordinate all A/V enhancements to classrooms and meeting rooms with Academic Deans, Directors, and IT leadership.
Design, implement, and manage assisted listening systems to ensure compliance with accessibility, compliance, and risk standards.
Provide recommendations for functionality, system requirements, and capabilities of the physical and virtual AV technology infrastructure.
Make purchase recommendations to the Director of Technology Support for A/V systems and equipment.
Develop and review Statement of Work and Bill of Materials specifications for each initiative.
Serve as a liaison with AV hardware and software vendors and service providers; obtain technical specifications and stay informed of technological changes relevant to the College's AV systems.
Provide system administration for enterprise AV technology management systems, troubleshoot network and digital AV technologies, and collaborate with IT teams to meet design, security, safety, and system standards.
Make minor programming updates and changes to A/V control systems.
Coordinate all A/V activities on campuses, ensuring coverage with the master calendar scheduling coordinator.
Set up and operate A/V equipment such as video cameras, sound reinforcement equipment, control systems, computers, and visual display systems.
Oversee video recording and live streaming of internal campus events and activities.
Prepare strategic plans for A/V technology replacements and additional A/V classrooms.
Provide training to the Technology Support department for all A/V-related requests and usage instruction for faculty and staff.
Assist with the operation and maintenance of technology classrooms as needed.
Provide Tier II technical support as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience with audio‑visual system design, technical support, and integration.
Experience working with vendors to specify, purchase, and implement A/V systems and equipment.
Experience configuring Crestron/Extron systems.
Project management and scheduling coordination experience.
Design experience for classrooms and event spaces.
Will be subject to a criminal background check and may require fingerprint participation.
St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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