AV Technical Projects Coordinator

Barnard College•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AV Technical Projects Coordinator supports strategic initiatives within Barnard College’s AV Services department. Reporting to the Associate Director of AV Services, the Coordinator focuses on project planning, equipment lifecycle management, interdepartmental coordination, and developing technology standards for new and upgraded campus spaces. The role serves as a liaison across departments and supports Crestron and Extron programming, technical documentation and communications, and time-sensitive AV Services deliverables. The Coordinator collaborates on AV projects for new construction and existing-space upgrades, tracks timelines and deliverables, communicates progress, and proactively addresses logistical and technical challenges. In consultation with the Director and Associate Director, the role also coordinates the removal and reallocation of AV equipment from spaces undergoing renovation or demolition. Additional work includes maintaining equipment inventories, assessing aging equipment for reuse, donation, or disposal, and helping assess infrastructure and installation feasibility in classrooms and event spaces. The Coordinator assists with AV control-system programming, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and communications about system changes. The role also drafts and edits website, knowledge-base, and training content; documents system configurations and operational standards; supports high-activity periods; and helps coordinate with campus partners and develop training materials for faculty and administrative staff. This is a 12-month, in-person, full-time role. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required, as may nonstandard hours. Physical tasks related to AV installation and equipment transport are part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in technical support, audiovisual services, or event production.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets.
Familiarity with a broad range of audiovisual equipment, including legacy systems and current platforms.
Hands-on experience with Extron and Crestron control systems; basic programming or configuration knowledge is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively under pressure.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to perform physical tasks related to AV installation and equipment transport.
Flexibility to work nonstandard hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in educational institutions.
CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Associate Director of AV Services to plan and execute AV-related projects, particularly new construction and upgrades to existing spaces.
Track project timelines and deliverables and communicate progress to stakeholders.
Propose solutions to logistical and technical project challenges in alignment with departmental and College goals.
In consultation with the Director and Associate Director, manage the removal and strategic reallocation of AV equipment from spaces undergoing renovation or demolition.
Assist with minor Crestron and Extron programming, including interface adjustments, configuration updates, and control-system troubleshooting.
Support testing and deployment of AV control systems in instructional and event spaces.
Document and communicate system programming changes to relevant stakeholders.
Maintain and update AV equipment inventories, including technical and device data.
Organize, catalog, and assess aging equipment and determine whether it should be reused, donated, or disposed of based on system compatibility and future instructional needs.
Assist with infrastructure assessments for classrooms and event spaces to determine technology compatibility and installation feasibility.
Draft and edit updates for the AV Services website, internal knowledge base, and training materials.
Document AV system configurations and operational standards to support knowledge continuity.
Provide coordination support during high-activity periods such as semester transitions, campus-wide events, and construction phases.
Assist the Associate Director in coordinating AV deliverables with Events Management, Special Events, Facilities, BCIT, and Capital Projects.
Assist in creating training and materials for faculty and administrative staff using AV-enabled spaces.