Audio Visual Specialist

Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

The AV Programming Specialist works within the Academic Technology & Innovation team as a senior technical leader responsible for informing design, programming, commissioning, optimizing, and supporting complex audiovisual systems that support institutional teaching and learning spaces. It will work closely with Classroom Technology staff responsible for classroom design and for deployment of technologies of AV systems in General Purpose Classrooms. The AV Programming Specialist will review requirements and assist with design of classroom AV systems, perform tests and pilots of viable technologies, troubleshoot existing AV systems to restore system functionality. Working closely with Classroom Technology, facilities, networking teams, vendors, manufacturers, and other stakeholders, the Specialist contributes to institutional AV standards, reviews construction documentation, ensures compliance with IT and AVIXA standards.

This position requires deep expertise in AV control systems (Crestron programming and architecture), audio DSP design (QSys, Biamp Tesira, Shure), wireless RF spectrum management, and AV-over-IP technologies such as Dante, AES67, NDI, and Crestron NVX, and collaborates with IT networking teams to ensure enterprise-level performance, security, and reliability for AV systems integrated with campus network infrastructure. In addition to advanced troubleshooting and optimization, the role emphasizes documentation, standards development, cross-functional leadership, and continuous innovation to enhance instructional technology environments across the institution.

We are looking for a passionate, highly creative individual who has great programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting skills. The AV Programming Specialist will work under the general supervision of the Manager, AV Systems and Classrooms Support Audio Visual Operations and will be a member of the Academic Technology & Innovation team at the Division of Information Technology.

**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**

Typical working hours will be 6am-2:30pm. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.**

Physical Demands: Must be able to operate test equipment, machinery and AV equipment; use power tools; work at heights using ladders and scaffolding; and drive a UMD vehicle. Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs.; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance, to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials; to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb to reach materials (must be able to climb a ladder and to work from a lift up to twenty feet in height).

Licenses/Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of audio visual programming experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of audio visual technology.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Google Office Suite.

Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Crestron Programming experience, along with their entire software suite
• Audio DSP Programming experience - QSys Designer, Biamp Tesira & Shure Designer
• Shure Designer experience including Beamforming microphones
• Sound system tuning knowledge and experience including gain structure, AEC, AGC, EQ, Dynamics, etc.
• Entire AV system commissioning experience
• EDID & HDCP knowledge and experience
• Crestron NVX experience and other AVoIP solutions
• Networking for AVoIP, Dante, AES67, NDI, etc knowledge and experience
• General Networking knowledge and experience
• AVIXA CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D
• Extremely well versed in classroom design methodologies
• High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, creativity and commitment. Ability to work in a busy environment with multiple project timelines and on own initiative, be self-motivated and flexible
• Committed to customer satisfaction: exceptional skills in collaboration, consultation, communication, customer support, data analysis, and time management.

Additional Information:

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

• DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
• F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials:

Resume

Cover Letter

List of three References

Best Consideration Date:

April 10, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

DIT-ATI-Learning Technology Strategy (LTS)

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$99,840.00 - $119,808.00

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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