AV Support Specialist - Temporary

Job Description

About us 

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. 

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. 

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace. 

Opportunity:   

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Temporary AV Support Specialist on the Daytona Beach Campus. This position will last approximately 4-6 months and will assist with replacing security cameras as part of the technology refresh project. This includes removing existing cameras, installing new cameras, and verifying that the feed is live in MaxPro. The position may also provide audio-visual event and operational support during high-volume periods or when additional staffing is required.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Replace security cameras in coordination with the AV Manager. Remove existing cameras and process surplus equipment according to standard procedures. Install replacement cameras and verify that each camera is operational and providing a live feed in MaxPro. Update appropriate inventory systems to reflect the status of deployed and replaced systems. Assist with projects as assigned. Work could involve supporting onsite and offsite projects and after normal business hours.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress in the ticket database. Participate in project status meetings. Provide regular project updates. Communicate issues, critical problems, and situations to appropriate management levels. 

• Provide audio-visual event support during high-volume periods or when additional staffing is needed. Assist with event setup, equipment operation, customer support, troubleshooting, and teardown under the direction of AV staff. Support may include evening, weekend, or other work outside normal business hours.

This is a temporary position; employment will not exceed six months, and the position is limited to 30 hours per week based on seasonal or project-driven workloads.  Working hours and schedule will be based on the needs of the temporary workload.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate with various levels of personnel to understand the problem and complete written documentation that is geared appropriately to the audience.

• Professional, positive image.

• Strong AV troubleshooting skills, including both hardware and software.

• Basic knowledge of networking.

• Knowledge of software, including office productivity tools (e.g., MS Office), and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom). 

• Experience with security camera installation or similar low-voltage audiovisual equipment is required.

• Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations and ability to maintain composure under pressure.

• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on new work assigned.

• Work independently and with little direct supervision.

• Ability to work from ladders and elevated locations and lift up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to support IT Core Values by focusing on improvements, believing in our team and partners throughout the university, learning from mistakes, being accountable for actions and showing determination, focus and tenacity.

Application process/requirements 

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311838. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: 

• Cover letter 

• Full Resume 

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) 

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. 

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website. 

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