AV Installation Specialist

AV Installation Specialist

Designs, installs, and implements large, highly complex, routine, and non-routine audiovisual (AV) hardware, software, and associated systems. Leads the preparation of rooms, venues, or events with proper AV equipment to ensure proper functionality and security according to client requests and business needs.
Key Job Responsibilities

AV Equipment Support - 75%
Sets up, installs, upgrades, configures, troubleshoots, adjusts, documents, and connects complex audio, visual, lighting, computer equipment, and peripherals in various environments for events, academic instruction, distance education, or meetings according to established requirements and requests.
Responsible for responding to assistance requests in the campus IT ticketing system.
Schedules logistics and secures resources for new installations of audiovisual equipment.
Tests, maintains, and provides recommendations for alternative hardware and software options to ensure proper functionality, security requirements, and business needs are met.
Provide consultation for audio visual equipment purchases.
Support for Faculty and Staff - 15%
Assists with the development and scheduling of operational work plans for classrooms technology
Provides consultation and answers questions regarding Audio Visual and Classroom Technology equipment and functionality to individuals and groups based on set material and standards.
General Responsibilities - 10%
Other duties as assigned.
Department

IT User Services
Compensation

Starting at $50,000 commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications

Experience providing training on use of technology
Communication skills to create instructions for use of technology
Customer service skills
Knowledge in and experience with troubleshooting audio-visual equipment
Organizational and administrative skills
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Certifications: AV Systems Certifications (Q-SYS or Extron)
Professional experience in higher education
Experience with Q-SYS and/or Extron programming.
Practice with project management involving audiovisual components.
At least 2 years experience supporting technology-enabled classrooms or distance education programs
Education

Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma
Preferred Degree: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Technology, Education or related field.
How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:
Resume
Cover Letter (optional)
*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 7/26/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Contact Information: For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166
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