AV Systems Administrator

AV Systems Administrator

The Media Services team at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks an AV Systems Administrator. The AV Systems Administrator will support the day-to-day technical operations of the GSB campus and assist in the refresh and improvement of the AV systems throughout.

Strong systems engineering and administrative knowledge is a core requirement for this role, as the entire centers AV topology is networked. A fundamental understanding of networking concepts such as multicast, VLANs, and bandwidth management is necessary. This includes enterprise applications as well as any peripheral systems that interact with the Audio / Video systems ecosystem. The AV Systems Administrator also supports faculty requests, assists with class and event recordings, and break/fix support as needed.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly support the mission of the GSB and work closely with world-renowned faculty on a day-to-day basis. This position requires regular, on-site work at the GSB.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, install, configure, analyze, tune, and troubleshoot AV systems and networked environments to achieve optimum performance levels in classrooms, conference rooms, and event spaces.
• Resolve difficult AV system problems and provide consultation or training to faculty and staff on technical solutions.
• Configure and assist in the design of AV systems and network security protocols for commercial AV hardware integration.
• Manage AV hardware, software, and utilities including Dante networked audio, various audio DSP architecture, Evertz NEXX/Magnum video routing platforms, and commercial displays for installation, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Monitor and analyze AV system resource usage and network performance to recommend and develop enhancements to system capabilities and performance.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new AV technologies, and integrate AV systems into the computing environment.
• Document AV systems infrastructure for users, support and consulting personnel, and developers.
• Train personnel who provide support and consulting services to users on AV system fundamentals.
• Act as liaison with various departments across campus and provide technical support for live events and recordings.
• Lead vendor management and departmental purchasing, serving as PCard holder and ensuring on-time, policy-compliant reconciliations per Stanford best practices.
• Maintain all Stanford-required trainings and certifications to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness.
  

To be Successful in This Position, You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree and ten years of relevant AV systems experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with multiple types of AV operating systems and commercial AV hardware.
• Basic knowledge of audio principles, gain structure, acoustics, echo cancellation within various software environments.
• Basic knowledge of audio-mixing console setup and management.
• Experience with managing an integrated AV computing environment and AV-over-IP systems.
• Experience with AV programming languages including Crestron/Qsys for lightweight system development and troubleshooting.
• Experience with networked environments including multicast traffic, VLANs, and bandwidth management.
• Experience with network storage solutions and AV system integration.
• Experience with configuring and maintaining AV network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security protocols for AV systems.
• Ability to manage shared AV resources and perform moderately complex technical tasks.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member.
• Ability to train others in AV applications and operating system fundamentals.
• Experience with AV middleware and infrastructure including Dante Domain Manager and DSP architecture.
  

Preferred Certifications and Licenses

• Q-SYS Visionsuite-ACPR Commissioning Level 2
• Q-SYS Visionsuite Commissioning Seervision Level 2
• Q-SYS Level 2 Training
• Audinate DDM Administrator, Audinate Dante Level 3
• Netgear Switching for AV over IP
• Crestron Intelligent Video Design (IVC-D)
• Avixa CTS
  

The expected pay range for this position is $127,716 - $147,437 per year.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards provides detailed information on Stanfords extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the Apply for Job button. To be considered, please submit a rsum along with your online application.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4832
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: I
• Requisition ID: 107945
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
  

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