AV Design & Engineering Project Lead (Classroom Upgrades)

UMBC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UMBC is seeking an AV Design & Engineering Project Specialist to lead in-house classroom and meeting space upgrades. The role oversees installation work, designs AV solutions, mentors student technicians, and helps manage projects from analysis to scheduling.

The position supports a hybrid telework schedule and is based on UMBC campus. A bachelor’s degree in AV technology or related fields is required, with 2+ years in AV installation and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in AV technology, information systems, educational technology, communications, engineering, or related field.
• Two years of experience in AV technology installation and support in an educational environment.
• Two years of experience in the use of hand and power tools in a commercial setting.
• One year of experience in leading student teams.
• One year of experience in advanced AV troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary installation technician and site foreman for all DoIT-led AV installations per standards.
• Assist in configuration and programming of AV systems.
• Coordinate with campus partners for upgrading campus spaces.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Design & Installation student employees and full-time staff.
• Serve as Project Manager and Designer on select AV upgrades, including needs analysis, design, cost estimates and scheduling.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and respond to Tier 2/3 requests.

Skills

AV installation

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Tool usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in AV technology or related field

Tools

Extron

Cisco

Shure

Epson

Job description

UMBC is seeking an AV Design & Engineering Project Specialist to lead in-house classroom and meeting space upgrades. The role oversees installation work, designs AV solutions, mentors student technicians, and helps manage projects from analysis to scheduling.

The position supports a hybrid telework schedule and is based on UMBC campus. A bachelor’s degree in AV technology or related fields is required, with 2+ years in AV installation and leadership experience.