Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4586P |
| Home Org Name |
Office of Information Technology |
| Division Name |
CIO Information Technology |
| Position Title |
Audio Visual Systems Engineer |
| Job Class Code |
MA61/MA62 |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
Auburn University is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Audio Visual (AV) Support Engineer to join our team. This role is essential in supporting instructional technology across campus, ensuring seamless AV experiences for faculty and students. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of AV systems, networking, and classroom technology. |
| Essential Functions |
Provide technical support for instructors and other end users across classrooms, lecture halls, meeting spaces, and other AV-enabled environments.
Manage and mentor student workers, ensuring high-quality support delivery and fostering professional development.
Coordinate Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) for defective or damaged AV equipment, ensuring timely resolution and minimal service disruption.
Assist in the design and implementation of AV systems for both new and existing spaces, with attention to usability, scalability, and long-term support.
Track, document, and resolve technical issues using ticketing systems and internal documentation tools, ensuring consistent and transparent support practices.
Collaborate with IT and networking teams to ensure proper network configuration, including VLANs and subnets for AV devices.
Maintain and update AV system documentation, including schematics, signal flow diagrams, and endpoint inventories.
Stay current with AV technology trends and recommend improvements or upgrades to enhance system performance, reliability, and user experience.
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Audio Visual Systems Engineer
Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant experience OR
Associate's degree and 7 years relevant experience OR
High School/
GED and 11 years relevant experience
Sr. Audio Visual Systems Engineer
Bachelor's degree and 6 years relevant experience
*Area of Experience: Experience in advanced audio visual systems, infrastructure, operating systems, and applications to include functional experience in the architecture, design, and development of AV. |
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Proven experience with audio systems, signal flow, and AV troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, VLANs, and subnetting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Desired Qualifications
| Desired Qualifications |
- Experience with AV control systems (e.g., AMX, Extron) is a plus.
CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification is a plus.- Experience in a higher education environment.
- Familiarity with AV-over-IP technologies.
- Ability to read and create AV system schematics.
- Knowledge of classroom capture and streaming technologies.
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$52,860 - $116,110 |
| Job Category |
Information Systems/Technology |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
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| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
07/16/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54585 |
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Auburn
$52,860 - $116,110
Jul 17, 2025