Information Technology - AV Systems Engineer

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's eight colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity.

Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. We uphold a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds. This catholicity, which is the basis of inclusivity, enriches dialogue, deepens understanding and strengthens our commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

To apply

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

To provide technical support for University spaces equipped with audio-visual technology equipment. This position assists the IT division's strategic efforts to maintain current technology solutions to meet the University's demands.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Configure, install, test, operate, and dismantle audio-visual equipment used at the University
• Experience reading wiring diagrams and system design drawings
• Maintain in-class and portable equipment inventory and their respective scheduling
• Maintain spare parts inventory
• Assist with designing and maintaining automated and physical security systems for all audio-visual equipment
• Provide for the ordering and distribution of audio-visual materials and equipment
• Research faculty and student requests for materials and recommend equipment use
• Provide technical training on equipment usage for the community
• Prepare written specifications as it relates to any permanent equipment installation
• Supervise work-study employees
• Perform site surveys to develop client requirements and documentation of new or existing systems and building conditions
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, clients, and internal IT teams to execute AV system modifications
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required
• Knowledge of telecommunications cabling infrastructure, Audio-Visual, and Physical Security Systems designs
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems, email, project, management software
• Excellent organizational skills
• Mature sense of responsibility and judgment
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with a diverse community
• Experience with audio-visual renovation or new audio-visual construction projects and repairs.
• Technical audio-visual certifications beneficial

Unusual Working Conditions

• Working after hours and over the weekend to complete assigned tasks is sometimes required.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff
• Job Function Information Technology
• Pay Type Salary
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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