Senior AV Administrator: Office of Innovative Technologies, Engineering Services - UTK

Overview

This position will be responsible for the designs and deployment of IP Network CCTV camera systems, campus cable television, Broadcast Network Systems and Audio Visual systems. Operates independently for all sizes of systems. Leads and directs teams for large-scale projects, new implementations, upgrades, etc.

• Analyze current design and provide solutions to problems for audio visual, security cameras, and CATV systems
• Conduct design meetings with Architects, designers and departments on campus
• Design of security camera projects for campus customers
• Research and evaluate AV technologies, including IP CCTV cameras/servers, CATV and broadcast television equipment, to ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and reliability
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate audio visual and broadcast systems
• Coordinate with Audio Visual team to provide support and scheduling
• Collaborate in planning, research, and installation of future systems

• Plan and work with departmental Coordinators to oversee large scale projects, building moves and new construction
• Participate in large project meetings with Facilities Services, Facilities Planning, and outside contractors
• Ability to read and scan blueprints
• Support IT Engineering staff to ensure work is completed in timely manner

Required Qualifications

Education And Experience:

• Associates degree in Electronics, Engineering, Broadcast Television, or IT related field with a Minimum of 8 years’ experience in designing and implementing CCTV Systems and CATV systems, broadcast audio video production equipment, CCTV Systems and CATV systems
• Or 12 years in designing and implementing CCTV Systems and CATV systems, broadcast audio video production equipment, CCTV Systems and CATV systems

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge of IP CCTV Surveillance Systems, CATV Headend and Distribution System, and Enterprise broadcast television systems
• Knowledge of Local Area Networks, and Wide Area networks
• Strong communication skills, analytical skills, technology skills, managing priorities/deadline skills, problem-solving skills, adaptability skills, planning skills, organizing skills, interpersonal skills, mentoring skills, team building skills and leadership skills
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to train others
• Ability to work additional hours

Additional Legal/Compliance:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Broadcast Television, or IT related field

• Experience in broadcast studio operations and event management expertise with regards to television broadcasting

• Knowledge of studio production equipment
• The ability to design and maintain studio quality broadcast equipment

Location:

This position is onsite at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

• UT market range: MR16
• Anticipated hiring range: $95,000 to $102,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of AV related certifications

We are part of the Office of Innovative Technologies with our primary focus on Audio and Video technologies for the University. We support a wide variety of Audio/Video technologies including Security Cameras, Cable TV, classroom AV, Conference Rooms, Broadcast and Digital Signage.