Assistant Director of Audio Video Technology

South Carolina State University; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University is seeking an Audio-Visual Systems Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and support of the University's enterprise AV across classrooms, conference rooms, and event venues.

The role partners with faculty, staff, and vendors to deliver reliable, innovative technology for instruction and campus operations, while guiding hybrid learning, lecture capture, and ITSM-based support processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years managing, implementing, and supporting enterprise AV in higher education, corporate, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise AV Operations across campus.
• Lead Campus AV Projects and initiatives.
• Deliver outstanding user support for AV systems.
• Ensure assets are secure, current, and operational.

Skills

Enterprise AV management

Dante networking

ITSM platforms

Classroom technology

Lecture capture systems

Hybrid learning support

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in IT/related field

Tools

Dante certification

Ticketing systems

Job description

At South Carolina State University (SC State), we are committed to advancing academic excellence, innovation, and student success through cutting-edge technology and collaborative learning environments. As South Carolina's only public Historically Black College and University (HBCU), SC State provides an inclusive and dynamic campus community where technology plays a critical role in teaching, learning, research, and engagement.

SC State University is seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Systems Manager to lead the planning, implementation, management, and support of the University's enterprise audio-visual systems. This position will serve as the University's primary technical authority for classroom technology, conference rooms, event venues, and collaboration spaces across campus.

The Audio-Visual Systems Manager will oversee enterprise collaboration technologies, manage campus-wide AV initiatives, partner with faculty, staff, vendors, and contractors, and ensure students, employees, and guests experience reliable, innovative, and seamless technology in support of academic instruction, administrative operations, and university events.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise AV Operations.
• Lead Campus AV Projects
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Support
• Ensure technology assets remain secure, current, and operational

Minimum Requirements For Entry Into Position

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Educational Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience managing, implementing, and supporting professional enterprise audio-visual systems in a higher education, corporate, government, or similarly complex environment.

Preferred Requirements For Entry Into Position

• Experience supporting classroom technology, lecture capture systems, hybrid learning environments, and learning management system integrations.
• Experience with IT service management (ITSM) platforms and technology support ticketing systems.
• Applicants should demonstrate proficiency with Dante audio networking, including routing and system management. Dante Level 1-3 certification or equivalent experience is highly desirable, as the university is adopting Dante as its primary AV transport platform.