Manager, Learning Environments Design

Manager, Learning Environment Design

Georgia State University

Instructional Innovation and Technology

Learning and Production Environments

Why Work at Georgia State University (GSU)?

Are you ready to help transform lives through academic excellence, innovative technology, research, and strong community partnerships? Georgia State University is ranked among the Top 5 Most Innovative Universities by U.S. News & World Report As a dynamic research institution, GSU offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment for staff, faculty, and students alike.

Join us in driving digital transformation in higher education and making a meaningful impact on our community. GSU's vibrant culture, career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and core values—respect, integrity, collaboration, and accountability—make it an employer of choice within the University System of Georgia.

What Makes GSU a Great Place to Work?

·       Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.

·       A flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.

·       A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with various partners.

Why join our team in the Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) Division?

The IIT division is the hub for innovation, supporting learning, student success, research, and economic development. Here's what makes IIT a great place to work:

·       Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

·       Access to cutting-edge technologies

·       A collaborative and creative team culture

·       A strong sense of purpose and impact in our work

Position Overview:

Georgia State University's Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) division is seeking a Manager, Learning Environments Design to lead the design and integration of audio-visual and classroom technologies across campus. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of learning spaces, ensuring they are innovative, effective, and aligned with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of responsibilities for this position will include but is not limited to the following essential duties:

Team and Resource Management

Perform essential personnel tasks within the Learning Environments Design team and utilize resource management to effectively manage and perform audio visual integrations

Technology Standards and Design

Develop technology standards for university learning environment and other audio-visual spaces to ensure a consistent user experience

Research and Innovation

Research emerging technologies as it relates to the increased efficacy and sustainability of audio-visual enabled spaces in support of teaching and learning excellence

Financial Oversight

Support budget tracking and financial planning for audio-visual projects

Strategic Planning

Assist in planning strategic technology upgrades for university-supported spaces

Technology Lifecycle and Performance Management

Manage the technology lifecycle of all integrated audio-visual environments and report on performance and needs

Community Engagement and Support

Maintain communities of interest around audio-visual technology integration and usage in classrooms and other spaces

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2025 (subject to change without notice).

Minimum Hiring Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess the following:

· or more years supporting large-scale technology environments

·       Certifications: QSys, Dante, Avixa CTS

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, leadership skills and broad vision

·       Mastery of TCP/IP and AV over IP network concepts, QSys, Crestron, and related AV components (their design, programming, implementation, and management).

·       Extensive experience with Audio-Visual system design

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (dashboard creation, simple data analysis, etc.)

·       Extensive Project management experience