AV Infrastructure Specialist

Position Summary:The AV Infrastructure Specialist serves as the primary technician and installer for Audio/Visual systems and associated networking equipment, and Security systems supporting the academic, administrative, and campus safety technology needs of the university. This position performs installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audio/visual (AV) systems, computer networking infrastructure, and electronic security systems across classrooms, lecture halls, performance venues, offices, residence halls, and campus facilities under the guidance of the Manager of Campus AV. The role requires close collaboration with faculty, staff, IT, facilities, and campus safety to ensure reliable, secure, and well-documented systems that support teaching, learning, operations, and safety.Audio/Visual SystemsInstall, configure, maintain, and support AV systems for instructional spaces, meeting rooms, and performance venuesSet up and troubleshoot projectors, displays, sound reinforcement systems, microphones, mixers, amplifiers, DSPs, and control systemsRun, terminate, label, and test low-voltage cabling for audio, video, control, and data systemsConfigure signal flow, gain structure, and basic system programming to ensure consistent and reliable performancePerform system testing, tuning, documentation, and user acceptance after installations or upgradesComputer Networking & InfrastructureInstall and maintain structured cabling systems, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A and fiber optic cablingTerminate, test, label, and document network cabling, patch panels, racks, and enclosuresInstall and support network equipment such as switches, routers, wireless access points, and network racks.Assist with basic network configuration, IP addressing, VLANs, and troubleshootingSupport AV-over-IP and networked systems in coordination with campus IT staffSecurity Camera & Access Control SystemsInstall, configure, and maintain electronic security systems, including IP-based security cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), and video management systems (VMS)Mount and aim cameras, run and terminate low-voltage cabling, and verify network connectivity and image qualityAssist with the installation and support of access control systems, including card readers, door controllers, strikes, and associated hardwareWork with campus safety, IT, and facilities to ensure security systems meet institutional standards and policiesTroubleshoot camera, access control, and related network or power issuesMaintain accurate documentation of security system layouts, configurations, and cabling while adhering to confidentiality and data security requirementsCampus & Operational SupportRead and interpret construction drawings, system diagrams, and technical documentationCoordinate with IT, facilities, campus safety, and external vendors on installations, renovations, and upgradesMaintain accurate records of system configurations, service requests, and repairsFollow institutional standards, safety policies, and applicable building, electrical, and low-voltage codesAssist with preventative maintenance, inventory management, and lifecycle planning of AV, network, and security systemsProvide event, instructional, and operational support, including occasional evenings or weekends as requiredThis position will also be required to hire, support, and supervise student employees.Skills & CompetenciesStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills across AV, network, and security systemsHigh attention to detail and documentation accuracyAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical usersProfessional discretion when working with security and access control systemsCustomer-service mindset appropriate for a campus environmentAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented settingRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Audio Engineering, Networking, Electronics, or a related fieldOR a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in audio/visual systems, computer networking, low-voltage infrastructure, or electronic security systemsDemonstrated experience installing and supporting AV, networking, and/or security systemsWorking knowledge of audio signal flow, video standards, IP networking, and low-voltage systemsExperience using hand and power tools for AV, network, and security installationsAbility to lift and carry equipment (up to approximately 50 lbs) and work on ladders or liftsValid driver's licensePreferred QualificationsExperience supporting instructional technology and/or campus security systems in a higher education environment.Industry certifications such as CTS, CTS-I, CompTIA Network+, or relevant security system certificationsExperience with AV control systems (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Daktronics, etc)Familiarity with digital audio networking, AV-over-IP, and IP-based video surveillance systemsExperience with live sound or performance venue supportKnowledge of rack building, structured cabling standards, labeling best practices, and security system documentationSalary and Benefits:The salary range for this position is $52,200-$62,600. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.How to Apply:All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal.No other format of application material will be accepted.Completed applications include the following:Cover letterResumeUnofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)Three professional references, including phone number and email for eachFor full consideration, applications should be received by 3/10/2026. Review of applications will begin immediately after this date.The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.Questions about the position may be directed to Brittany Raines at braines@adams.eduAdams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship.The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State's purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/Disclosures:In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.