AV Systems Administrator

Inside Higher Ed

Palo Alto (CA)

Hybrid

USD 127,716 - 147,437

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent healthcare and retirement plans

Generous vacation policy

Career development programs

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an AV Systems Administrator to support the technical operations of their campus. This position involves building and configuring AV systems, resolving technical issues, and providing consultation to faculty. The ideal candidate will have extensive AV systems experience, strong knowledge of networking, and the ability to manage and train on AV systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

Ten years of relevant AV systems experience or equivalent education/experience.
Experience with AV operating systems and hardware.
Basic audio principles knowledge including gain structure and acoustics.

Responsibilities

Build, install, configure, and troubleshoot AV systems.
Resolve AV system problems and consult or train faculty and staff.
Manage AV hardware, software, and utilities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Networking concepts

AV system integration

Training others

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Crestron/Qsys

Dante Domain Manager

Job description

AV Systems Administrator

Location: Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States

Posting Date: Dec 17, 2025

About the Position

The Media Services team at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks an AV Systems Administrator. You will support day‑to‑day technical operations of the GSB campus and assist in the refresh and improvement of AV systems throughout the campus.

Strong systems engineering and administrative knowledge are core requirements. The AV topology is networked; a fundamental understanding of networking concepts such as multicast, VLANs, and bandwidth management is necessary. You will support faculty requests, assist with class and event recordings, and provide break/fix support as needed.

Regular on‑site work at the GSB is required.

Primary Responsibilities

Build, install, configure, analyze, tune, and troubleshoot AV systems and networked environments to achieve optimum performance levels in classrooms, conference rooms, and event spaces.
Resolve difficult AV system problems and provide consultation or training to faculty and staff on technical solutions.
Configure and assist in the design of AV systems and network security protocols for commercial AV hardware integration.
Manage AV hardware, software, and utilities including Dante networked audio, various audio DSP architecture, Evertz NEXX/Magnum video routing platforms, and commercial displays.
Monitor and analyze AV system resource usage and network performance to recommend/develop enhancements to system capabilities and performance.
Compare, evaluate, and implement new AV technologies, and integrate AV systems into the computing environment.
Document AV systems infrastructure for users, support and consulting personnel, and developers.
Train personnel who provide support and consulting services to users on AV system fundamentals.
Act as liaison with various departments across campus and provide technical support for live events/recordings.
Lead vendor management and departmental purchasing, serving as PCard holder and ensuring on‑time, policy‑compliant reconciliations per Stanford best practices.
Maintain all Stanford‑required trainings and certifications to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant AV systems experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience with multiple types of AV operating systems and commercial AV hardware.
Basic knowledge of audio principles, gain structure, acoustics, and echo cancellation within various software environments.
Basic knowledge of audio‑mixing console setup and management.
Experience managing an integrated AV computing environment and AV‑over‑IP systems.
Experience with AV programming languages including Crestron/Qsys for lightweight system development and troubleshooting.
Experience with networked environments including multicast traffic, VLANs, and bandwidth management.
Experience with network storage solutions and AV system integration.
Experience configuring and maintaining AV network infrastructure.
Demonstrated knowledge of security protocols for AV systems.
Ability to manage shared AV resources and perform moderately complex technical tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to train others in AV applications and operating system fundamentals.
Experience with AV middleware and infrastructure including Dante Domain Manager and DSP architecture.

Preferred Certifications And Licenses

Q‑SYS Visionsuite – ACPR Commissioning Level 2
Q‑SYS Visionsuite – Commissioning Seervision Level 2
Q‑SYS Level 2 Training
Audinate DDM Administrator, Audinate Dante Level 3
Netgear Switching for AV over IP
Crestron Intelligent Video Design (IVC‑D)
Avixa CTS

Pay Range

$127,716 – $147,437 per year

Pay will be determined based on scope, responsibilities, qualifications, departmental budget, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, generous vacation policy.
Career development programs, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities.
Wellness programs, wellness facilities, fitness classes.
Child‑care resources, parent education, elder care support.
Free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts on computers, cell phones, travel, entertainment, and more.

How to Apply

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EEO Statement

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Stanford University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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