Job Description
The primary role of this position is to be the lead audio engineer for the Classroom AV Services department. As part of the Engineering Team of Classroom AV Services, this position will work to research, design, and deploy audio solutions that meet the needs of the spaces serviced by Classroom AV Services. This position will act as the main DSP programmer for the department and ensure that all audio systems are of peak quality at all times. This position will assist in the installation of AV systems with a focus on the audio solutions of the project. The audio solutions in question could be installed or portable and include DSPs, microphones, amplifiers, speakers, source audio, and conferencing audio. This position will be the main audio technician for any live events supported by the department including the Board of Visitors meetings.
This position will act as a Tier 3 Technician to Tier 1 and 2 support staff for the department. As such, this position will troubleshoot any issues reported by those staff and find a resolution to the issue ASAP. Should the issue be related to product failure, the person in this position will be responsible for swapping out the faulty product with a working unit and testing the system for full functionality. All issues and work performed should be tracked within the department’s ticketing system. Further, any product inventory updates should be reflected in the department’s asset management solution.
Required Qualifications
•Several years experience in the AV industry
•Experience with installed audio solutions
•Experience with live audio production
•Experience with programming audio DSPs from QSC (Q-Sys) and BiAmp
•Basic knowledge of AV signal flow
•Working knowledge of Dante, AES67, gain structure, acoustics, RF frequencies, and equalization strategies
•Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting AV components and systems
•Experience with various web-conferencing, live streaming, and lecture capture applications/hardware
•Ability to operate comfortably in high stress environments
•Demonstrated ability work within a team and independently to achieve goals
•Must be able to move or lift a minimum of 50 pounds
•Must be able to work from ladders or scaffolding as required
•Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience in higher education
•Experience providing rapid and effective support to end users
•Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
•Experience with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android computer systems
•Experience documenting issues and resolutions through a ticketing system
•Vast experience with product inventory systems
•Construction experience
•Managerial experience
•Understanding of IP network infrastructure, setup, and management
•Experience with Shure Wireless Workbench
•Industry certifications are preferred
-Avixa – CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D
-Crestron
-QSC
-Dante
-Other manufacturer certifications
Pay Band
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Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with experience up to an expected budget max of $72,452
Review Date
Review of applications will begin on Monday, September 29
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction and driver's license check
Unable to Sponsor Work Visas
About Virginia Tech
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