Enterprise Audio Visual Specialist

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

The Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Sets up and maintains audio-visual equipment to ensure support of classrooms and other AV enabled spaces. Provides audio-visual systems, related services and solutions such as AV systems for classrooms, instruction, learning, meeting, and event spaces and digital signage.

Responsibilities

• Installs and supports the audio-visual infrastructure for all university spaces, ensuring their quality, stability, recoverability, and security
• Maintains and monitors tickets, taking necessary actions in a timely manner
• Detects and resolves issues and service tickets
• Executes inventory processes accurately and promptly

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required Experience: Two (2) years of related audio-visual/IT experience
• Other Required Qualifications: Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Preferred Qualifications: Current and valid certification as Extron AV Associate, Avixa (Infocomm) certification, Certified Technical Specialist (CTS) or similar designation (or must obtain within one year)
• Knowledge: Knowledge of several of the following: enterprise audio visual switching, routing, multiplexers, control systems, display devices, scalers, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, cameras, lighting controls, media players, ADA devices, power controllers, rack layout, related software, lecterns, and instructor workstations
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficiency: Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Customer Service: Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

- Standard Enhanced
- MVR
- 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.