AV Systems Engineer Associate

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, seeks an AV Systems Engineer Associate to support AV services in technology-enhanced classrooms and learning spaces. You will provide basic training for faculty and end users and maintain documentation of in-room and online systems.

The role requires diagnosing and resolving AV/VC issues, coordinating with teams, and ensuring operational readiness for learning spaces. A teamwork mindset and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in an analytical field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One year related professional experience in the AV industry.
• One year demonstrated knowledge of video conferencing systems (PolyCom, Tandberg) and technical proficiency in computing and networking technologies (Windows and Apple OS, Vidyo or Link).
• One year demonstrated experience with Crestron products (or comparable). Understanding of Crestron's Fusion control.
• One year demonstrated knowledge of various forms of distance collaboration tools (videoconferencing, desktop sharing, web conferencing).
• One year demonstrated experience in trouble shooting VC and AV system problems under pressure.
• Must be able to work closely with student employees.

Responsibilities

• Responds to escalated hotline (7-ROOM) requests for immediate assistance and service requests across all lines of support in NUIT Learning Spaces Technology Support Service delivery locations.
• Responsible for service delivery and quality assurance for AV support, classroom computer support, video conferencing support, lecture capture support, and events support in NUIT Learning Spaces Technology Support Service delivery locations.
• Functions include certification of new and upgraded service locations and maintaining inventories of equipment.
• Supports NUIT videoconferencing facility activities, including needs assessment, connection tests, and user training.
• Provides basic training and orientations for supported technology enhanced classrooms and videoconferencing facilities.
• Supports webcasting and special events as needed.

Skills

AV systems support

Video conferencing

Crestron control

Networking

Windows & Mac OS

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical field

Tools

PolyCom

Tandberg

Vidyo

Crestron toolbox

Crestron Fusion

Job description

Department: IT Assoc VP IT Svcs & Support

Salary/Grade: ITS/76

Target hiring range for this position will be between $58,620-72,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the AV Systems Engineer Assoc will be responsible for AV services support, AV technical support, and videoconferencing support in defined technology enhanced classrooms and learning spaces for NUIT.The AV Systems Engineer Assoc will provide basic training for faculty and other end users for classroom facilities.Candidate must demonstrate the ability to carry out careful quality assurance assessments and report on results clearly and concisely. Candidate will develop and upkeep both in-room and on-line documentation.Candidate should have strong technical background demonstrating ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently. Candidate must have clear skills in teamwork.

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Specific Responsibilities

• List the primary job duties and responsibilities in order of importance. Typically includes 7-9 bullet points.
• Responds to escalated hotline (7-ROOM) requests for immediate assistance and service requests across all lines of support in NUIT Learning Spaces Technology Support Service delivery locations. Coordinate and resolve escalated to other units. Support includes routine diagnostic functions and defined maintenance actions. Monitors and takes appropriate corrective action on daily basis in supported spaces
• Responsible for service delivery and quality assurance for AV support, classroom computer support, video conferencing support, lecture capture support, and events support in NUIT Learning Spaces Technology Support Service delivery locations. Training student workers, creation and management of the Learning Spaces Technology Database, and the providing key functions for operational readiness have been provided by this position. This position is critical in establishing and performing Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management functions and tasks.
• Responsible for assurance of operational readiness for Learning Spaces Technology Support Service delivery locations. Functions include certification of new and upgraded service locations as ready. Support includes routine diagnostic functions and defined maintenance actions for technology. Monitors and takes appropriate corrective action for security of supported machines and the network. Takes active role in maintaining best practices in room design and technology implementation for long term support and ease of use. Helps maintain short and long term plans for replacement and upgrades to AV, Computer, VC, and Lecture Capture technology in supported spaces. Helps maintain an inventory of AV supplies (i.e., lamps, batteries and misc. backup equipment).
• Supports NUIT videoconferencing facility activities. This includes advance conference needs assessment and connections tests, in-conference assistance, user training and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for the basic training and orientations for any supported technology enhanced classroom or videoconferencing facility; this includes individual training sessions as needed for faculty and guest lecturers.
• Supports webcasting and special events as needed. This includes advance testing and same day venue support.

Miscellaneous

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• Identify the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job. Qualifications include education, experience, specialized knowledge, professional certification.
• A bachelor's degree in an analytical field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
• One year related professional experience in the AV industry:
• One year demonstrated knowledge of video conferencing systems (PolyCom, Tandberg) and technical proficiency in computing and networking technologies (Windows and Apple OS, Vidyo or Link,).
• One year demonstrated experience with Crestron products (or comparable). Understanding of Crestron's Fusion control.
• One year demonstrated knowledge of various forms of distance collaboration tools, such as videoconferencing, desktop sharing, web conferencing, etc.
• One year demonstrated experience in trouble shooting VC and AV system problems under pressure.
• Must be able to work closely with student employees.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• 3- years related professional experience with av systems support.
• One year experience with crestron programming and use of crestron toolbox and related control systems
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs

Work-Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.