Job Description
The AV Designer is responsible for working with the LSAVT Project Coordinator and campus partners to determine the audio-visual design and redesign of new and existing learning spaces at ISU. They will act as a subject matter expert guiding and influencing decision-making on classroom, conference room, and common spaces design regarding AV design, AV installation, and AV integration.
Additionally, the AV Designer:
Analyzes client needs and requirements and designs appropriate AV systems including the production of design documents, specifications, and documentation.
Identifies and recommends AV best practices and installation details.
Compiles AV design standards/specifications for ISU spaces, including standards, measurements, as built documentation, etc.
Partners closely with the lead technician and other technical staff to set quality assurance standards and performs the final approval/configuration/commissioning of the spaces and systems.
Collaborates with lead technician and LSAVT Director on coordination of training plans and staff skill development.
Learning Spaces and Technology Solutions understand that experience levels and opportunities for training may vary dramatically across the technology field. We are willing to offer substantial training and development opportunities to a successful applicant.
Additional Information
Learning Spaces and Audio/Visual Technologies (LSAVT) is responsible for the maintenance and operational support of the instructional technology in the 198 general-use classrooms as well as the 166 departmental classrooms across campus.
LSAVT also provides demonstrations and training on the use of instructional technology in the classrooms and design, installation, and technical support for colleges, departments, and service units looking to install advanced technology in classrooms and other settings. https://academictechnologies.illinoisstate.edu/learningspaces/
Technology Solutions provides information technology products and services for the administrative and business functions of Illinois State University. Through our Technology Support Center and our highly trained staff, Technology Solutions looks to improve the campus experience for all students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the campus community. https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Any combination totaling two years (24 months) from the following categories:
a. Progressively more responsible work experience in audio-visual design or closely related profession.
b. College course work in Information Technology, IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one year (12 months)
- 60 semester hours or Associate's degree equals 18 months
- 90 semester hours equals two years (24 months)
- Bachelor's or higher degree equals three years (36 months)
AVIXA CTS-D (Classroom Technology Designer) certification or willingness to complete within six months of hire
Demonstrated experience in all of the following:
a. using or supporting AV over IP equipment (example SVSI, etc.)
b. reading basic blueprint/CAD drawings and other planning documents
c. working closely and communicating with architects, facilities, and trades personnel, as necessary
d. designing A/V systems
e. training technical staff in the implementation of AV installation, configuration, and documentation
f. Quality Assurance of AV installations
g. working in an Audio/visual environment, such as an AV integrator or university AV office
Salary
$65,000 - $72,500 annual
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
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Illinois State University
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Human Resources
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Kira Shelton
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(309) 438-8311
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