Job Description

Position Summary

Oversee designated AV projects for the university. The position requires planning and developing strategy, including defining the goals and timeline for assigned projects. This position assists the IT division’s strategic efforts to maintain current technology solutions that meet University demands.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Manage AV project intake process
Coordinate, document, and assign tasks for the project team and provide the team with direction and support
Maintain AV project list
Maintain AV standards documentation and design repository
Manage the budget, timeline, and resources for assigned projects
Monitor problems, provide solutions, and implement changes as necessary to ensure the project timeline is followed
Manage and maintain vendor relationships
Regularly report progress to stakeholders
Maintains working knowledge of all AV system implementations and assists in troubleshooting and modifications when necessary
Transitions completed projects to the operational team
Assign resources to projects and project objectives and monitor progress
Develop project plans and facilitate resolution of all issues to reach project goals
Manage project budget to deliver the project at or below cost target
Manage and communicate ongoing changes in tasks, goals, or performance
Participate in client meetings, site surveys, contract finalization, and development of requirements and specifications
Prepare written specificationsas it relates to any permanent equipment installation
Update AV standards documents and maintain AV system design repository
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, clients, internal IT and audio-visual teams to deliver assigned projects
Coordinate technical training for new installations
Research faculty and student requests and make recommendations for equipment or software acquisition
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in technical field preferred or 3-5 years equivalent work experience
Excellent organizational skills
Proficiency with MS Office products and project management software
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Experience reading wiring diagrams and system design drawings
Experience with audio-visual renovation or new audio-visual construction projects
Knowledge of telecommunications cabling infrastructure
Technical audio-visual certifications required