Audio Visual Technician jobs in Huntington, NY

Farmingdale State College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Audio-Visual Support Manager to lead the Audio Visual (AV) Services team within the Information Technology Services department. The Audio-Visual Support Manager will be responsible for the support, repair, maintenance, and management of audio-visual systems and services across the campus, ensuring high-quality audio and visual experiences for various college events, classrooms, and presentations.

AV Systems Maintenance:

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of audio-visual systems in classrooms, lecture halls, event spaces, and meeting rooms.
• Regularly assess and evaluate the need for upgrades to AV equipment in conjunction with the Manager of AV Engineering to ensure compatibility with emerging technologies and industry standards.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and supervise AV technicians & Student Workers. Providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the effective operation of AV services.
• Foster a collaborative and customer-focused culture within the AV team.

Event Support:

• Collaborate with event planners and academic departments to provide comprehensive AV support for conferences, seminars, and other college events.
• Ensure timely setup, testing, and troubleshooting of AV equipment for events.

Technical Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and technical support related to AV systems.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for AV equipment to minimize downtime.

Budget Management:

• Assist in the development of the AV budget, including equipment purchases, maintenance costs, and upgrades.
• Monitor and manage expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness.

Training and Documentation:

• Develop and conduct training programs for end-users on the proper use of AV equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for AV systems, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5 years' experience within an educational environment.
• Proven experience in managing audio-visual systems in an educational or similar setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Technical proficiency in AV equipment, control systems, and signal processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in the AV industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 10 years' experience within an educational environment.
• Extron and/or other AV industry certifications.
• Proficiency in programming AV systems.
• Experience with both PC and MAC operating systems and hardware.

This is a full-time UUP position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, March 7, 2024, and ending Wednesday, March 20, 2024, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Friday, April 5, 2024
• SALARY: $68,000 $3,087 in downstate location pay = $71,087 Total Compensation.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

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