Campus AV Systems Architect

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $135,000 - $155,000.

This work modality of this position is predominantly in-person (at a campus location), with some limited flexibility for hybrid work. The initial applicant review will be on or around April 13th. However, this posting will remain open until filled. Some relocation support may be available.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff. Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state.

In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

The Campus AV Systems Architect leads a team of audiovisual (AV) service professionals to design, implement, administer, and provide technical support for the university's AV infrastructure. The Campus AV Systems Architect reports to the Director of Academic and Campus Technology Support and serves as a technical expert for the campus, responsible for IT AV designs in new campus buildings as well as providing guidance and technical oversight for campus partners wishing to design and install IT AV technologies in their spaces.

This role is also responsible for strategic planning for repair and replacement of IT AV equipment across campus, general maintenance and support delivery, managing vendor installer relationships and projects, and keeping abreast of current trends in the industry.

• AV Architecture Design – Oversees the architecture, design, installation, quality assurance, support and maintenance of AV IT systems in classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, medical education and other specialized spaces. Leads AV projects from initial request through design, contracts, installation, and commissioning. Responsible for coordination with architects, vendors, and contractors regarding AV IT design and installation for new buildings, upgrades and space changes in existing spaces, and event spaces to ensure that projects meet specifications, design and user experience requirements.
  
  Ensures that projects come in on time and within assigned budget.
• Maintenance/Upgrades – Develops strategic plan for AV upgrades, tracks progress and priority of rooms to be upgraded, and works with vendors to track and improve equipment failure data. Develops and…