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Location

Abilene, TX | United States

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Job description

Audiovisual Design Engineer

Job no: 493756
Work Type: Staff full-time
Location: Abilene
Categories: Information Technology, Staff

About ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Title of Position

 Audiovisual Design Engineer

Posting Location

Abilene, Texas

Department

 Information Technology

Employee Class

Exempt Full-time 

Basic Responsibilities

1. Install, support, and maintain audiovisual systems in major event spaces across campus.

2. Provide event support for events that occur in major campus event spaces.

3. Acquire and evaluate new products and make recommendations for usage; ensure functionality and train faculty/staff on software/hardware.

4. Lead deployment of and manage campus audiovisual projects.

5. Collaborate with other technicians and departments to request and offer new and inventive technical information.

Essential Duties

1. Install, program, support, and maintain audiovisual systems in major event spaces across campus.

   1. Complete training necessary to become an expert on all systems supported.

   2. Support, program, and maintain the AV systems for our major event spaces including Moody Coliseum, Boone Family Theater, Wildcat Stadium, and other venues as assigned.

   3. Collaborate with athletics, ACU TV, and other campus departments to ensure audiovisual systems remain functional and meet the needs of the University.

   4. Create and maintain system documentation.

   5. Utilize a computerized work order system for tracking work requests, solutions, and providing statistics.

1. Provide event support for events that occur in major campus event spaces.

   1. Attend and provide hands-on support for most major events that occur in major event spaces on campus.

   2. Coordinate with other campus departments to deliver high-quality events in event spaces.

   3. Collaborate with and assist ACUTV to ensure they are appropriately equipped for a high quality broadcast production.

   4. Train customers on use of audiovisual systems

1. Acquire and evaluate new products and make recommendations for usage; ensure functionality and train faculty/staff on software/hardware.

   1. Research through articles, whitepapers, and attend conferences to find essential and innovative solutions for campus. 

   2. Report recommendations and findings and provide documentation; offer tutorials on using technology as needed.

   3. Establish pilots or betas to test the validity of proposed technology changes.

   4. Assist in the audiovisual design process as needed for campus event spaces.

   5. Serve as needed as primary point of contact for audiovisual design and coordination for new constructions or building renovations.

2. Lead deployment of and manage campus audiovisual projects.

   1. Serve as contact point for A/V related items for all campus construction projects.

   2. Lead or assist in coordination of design for campus A/V projects.

   3. Collaborate across the organization to provide quotes and manage finances for the A/V scope of campus projects.

   4. Serve as needed as primary point of contact for audiovisual design and coordination for new constructions or building renovations.

   5. Maintain campus digital signage equipment and software and oversee campus digital signage program, including major video walls and displays.

1. Collaborate with other technicians to request and offer new and inventive technical information.

   1. Meet regularly with other technicians, and on-demand with other divisions of the University.

   2. Participate actively within the Technology Support team.

   3. Support other technicians when needed during high volume work requests.

Professional Development Requirements

Skills  

1. Logical thinking is required to read technical information; compose technical documents; facilitate technical discussions; problem-solving. 

2. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are required for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, communicating with persons with diverse technical knowledge and skills.

3. Experience and competence with various operating systems and audiovisual systems (e.g. macOS; Windows 10; iOS).

Knowledge Required

1. Strong understanding of computer hardware and software

2. Comprehensive understanding of audiovisual technology and basic signal flow

3. Strong knowledge of wired/wireless networks, enterprise systems, and servers.

Qualifications

Professional

1. BA/ BS degree or a combination of education and work experience in audiovisual technology or technical support equaling 4 years.

2. Experience and competence with audiovisual equipment and the operating systems that support it.

3. Communication skills: strong verbal and written; ability to understand descriptions of problems and ability to convey information and solutions

4. Experience supporting audiovisual equipment in large athletic venues desired.

Personal

1. Ability to manage time; ability to multitask. 

2. Ability to handle periods of high stress: not easily angered or upset.

3. Self-motivated.

Physical Demands

1. Manual dexterity: typing, plugging/unplugging connections, use of a mouse/track pad, etc.

2. Lifting computers and monitors 30 lbs. in weight.

3. Crawling, bending over/under furniture, cramped spaces, etc.  Moving monitors, CPU’s.

4. Good vision (read monitors, examine connectors, etc.); Not color blind; 20/20 correctable vision.

Additional Information

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

 

Advertised: January 31, 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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