Director of AV Support

Georgetown University • Bethesda, MD

7d • $80,429 - $157,239 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of AV Support, University Information Services - Georgetown University, provides leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, and maintenance of all audio-visual technologies across the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses. This position manages a team of engineers and technicians responsible for ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of AV systems in classrooms, conference rooms, and event spaces. The Director will develop and execute a strategic vision for AV services that aligns with the University's academic and administrative goals, ensuring that faculty, students, and staff have access to state-of-the-art and dependable audio-visual resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in audio-visual technology, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, installation, and maintenance of complex AV systems in a higher education or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging AV technologies, including video conferencing, lecture capture, and classroom control systems.
• Experience with AV control systems (e.g., Crestron, AMX, Extron).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage a budget and a team of technical professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Industry certifications such as CTS, CTS-D, or CTS-I.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of AV engineers and technicians.
• Developing and implementing a strategic plan for AV technology and services across the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses.
• Overseeing the design, installation, and maintenance of AV systems in classrooms, conference rooms, and event spaces.
• Managing the departmental budget and resources for AV engineering services.
• Ensuring a high level of service and support for all AV-equipped spaces.
• Collaborating with University stakeholders to identify and meet their audio-visual needs.
• Collaborating with Facilities Project Management on construction-related projects to ensure AV requirements are met.
• Staying current with emerging AV technologies and making recommendations for adoption.

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director