Audio Visual Control System Administrator

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Audio Visual Control Systems Administrator is responsible for the digital architecture, Graphic User Interface Development, programmable digital signal processing, and control server administration for all HCC AV systems on main campus and satellite locations. The Audio-Visual Control System Administrator works with critical stakeholders, engineers, consultants, and vendors to create, update, and archive control system programming and scripting for integrated presentation, entertainment, and media production systems. This role produces professional control system and server scripting and creates and edits uncompiled digital architecture to meet AV system operations goals. This role requires experience with advanced audio system engineering, and digital sound processing. This position works in construction and project environments, evaluating AV submittals, RFI's and phased commissioning of AV system programming

The AV Control System Administrator serves as project manager for individual AV system integration projects; especially pertaining to control system integration, audio processing, streaming media, or server related initiatives. This position works with HCC Network and Facilities and Project Managers to meet all college, legal, and safety compliance requirements. This position is responsible for maintaining current industry and professional training; staying current with emerging programming and scripting technology.

Digital Architecture, Programming, and Scripting
* Creates and updates college standards for control and integration logic and architecture for presentation control system hardware; integrating, routing, and automating Audio-Visual equipment and systems
* Develops hardware specific control operations modules for emerging technologies; determining physical infrastructure requirements and creating code
* Maintains and updates digital security standards for networked AV control systems
* Creates, updates, customizes ergonomics and Graphic User Interface profiles; establishing enterprise level standards and functionality
* Troubleshoots and engineers remediations for all system programming and code related system failures; programming, scripting, and coding all required modifications
* Creates and maintains digital archives and backup repositories for iterative revisions of control system programming

Digital Signal Processing
* Designs and creates audio processing and distribution architecture; directly programming and modifying Digital Sound Processors and streaming signal distribution infrastructure
* Develops signal processing and distribution profiles based on acoustic engineering and digital processing standards
* Works with AV Systems Engineer to correlate physical and digital acoustic and distribution infrastructure

Server Administration
* Designs and programs enterprise AV hardware monitoring and operations server software
* Creates control system tie-ins, and networked administration scripts for automated system processes
* Programs and administers remote system command modules and remote user assistance pages

Project Development and Management
* Evaluates legal, security, and industry trends to identify and develop priority enterprise system updates and project initiatives
* Manages vendors and coordinates with internal stakeholders to accomplish control system and signal processing projects and initiatives
* Commissions and evaluates control system integration, and contracted services for control system and control server related projects

Other duties as assigned

* Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in related technical field
* 3+ years of related experience
* AVIXA - CTS certification
* Crestron DMC-Engineering-4K certification
* Crestron Master Programmer certification, preferred
* A+ certification, preferred
* Network + certification, preferred
* CAPM or PMP certification
* OSHA hazardous chemical certification
* OSHA electrical certification
* Knowledge and experience with line-level voltage work
* Knowledge and experience with low-voltage work

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with cable termination and proper equipment management
* Experience with Bi-Amp or similar DSP
* Experience in Higher Education
* Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
* Experience with vendor communications
* Strong attention to detail
* Strong organizational skills
* Prefer experience with contract evaluation/negotiation
* Valid MD Driver's License
* Ability to read, build, and program professional AV systems based on schematic diagrams
* Manual and finger dexterity; arm-hand steadiness
* Visual color discrimination (ability to match or detect difference between colors, including shades of color and brightness)
* Near vision (ability to see details at close range)
* Hearing acuity (ability to detect and differentiate high and low frequencies at low Dbs.)
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
* Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
* Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

* Construction environments
* Ability to work from scaffolds and ladders
* Ability to work in tight spaces
* Exposure to radiation, hazardous chemicals, construction environments
* Ability to lift 75 lbs. from ground to waist, 40 lbs. from floor to overhead and walk 10 feet caring 50 lbs.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.