Campus AV Systems Architect Job Merced area,California USA,IT/Tech

About the Job

The Campus AV Systems Architect leads a team of audiovisual service professionals to design, implement, administer, and provide technical support for the university’s AV infrastructure.

The role 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 and for guiding partners in design and installation of IT AV technologies.

Additionally, the Architect is responsible for strategic planning of repair and replacement of IT AV equipment, maintenance and support delivery, vendor relationships, and staying abreast of current industry trends.

The ideal candidate will be a strong manager, strategist, communicator, and technical expert who oversees the technical and day‑to‑day work of the IT AV team and student workers, manages campus IT AV investments, keeps information flowing between IT leadership, services teams and stakeholders, and engages with industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:

AV Architecture Design – Oversees architecture, design, installation, QA, support, and maintenance of AV IT systems in classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, medical education and other specialized spaces. Leads projects from request through design, contracts, installation and commissioning. Coordinates with architects, vendors, contractors to ensure specifications and user experience requirements are met and projects come on time and within budget.

Maintenance/Upgrades – Develops a strategic plan for AV upgrades, tracks progress and priority of rooms to upgrade, works with vendors to track and improve equipment failure data. Develops and maintains AV IT design standards and ensures adoption across campus.

Operations – Manages daily operational support for AV equipment across 400 spaces. Leads and develops professional AV IT support staff. Supervises OIT AV student workers and designs AV training for front‑facing student workers.

Research & Strategy – Researches AV IT trends, tracks industry changes, designs pilot programs for new technologies, participates in campus planning, serves as technical expert on planning committees, presents to campus leaders, recommends changes to policies, guidelines, and business practices.

Compensation Range

The University of California, Merced will pay the position a salary in the range $135,000 – $155,000.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
5+ years of direct experience in AV design, installation, maintenance, consulting and support; classroom AV systems design.
2–5 years of related experience managing IT programs.
CTS and CTS‑D certifications (required).
CTS‑I and ANP certifications (preferred).
Driver’s License required under SB1100.
Advanced knowledge of AV IT systems engineering, design, service and support.
Significant experience designing, testing, maintaining and supporting audio‑video and computer display systems.
Ability to effectively communicate AV IT design standards and processes to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Demonstrated problem‑solving and customer service skills.
Ability to work in a highly responsive, collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
Demonstrated management skills to oversee and develop technical and non‑technical staff.
Significant time‑management skills to accomplish planning, development, and construction of AV IT engineering projects on compressed or impacted timelines.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer‑based tools for AV installation and design.
Demonstrated knowledge of data transmission protocols and transmission standards.
Significant experience in strategic planning to maximize campus budget and technology longevity while minimizing support and maintenance requirements.

Background Check

Background check required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

Job Closing Date

The initial applicant review will be on or around April 13th. This posting will remain open until filled.

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