Job Description

To be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online to Shepherd University's career portal - https://jobs-shepherd.peopleadmin.com/postings/16778

Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Shepherd University seeks a Campus Audio-Visual Coordinator to join our team.

The Campus Audio-Visual Coordinator supports the successful execution of campus events by overseeing and operating audio-visual systems across campus facilities (excluding Frank and CCA I & II Centers). This position provides hands-on technical support for sound, projection, and livestreaming systems; coordinates preventative maintenance and inventory; and assists users with AV needs for meetings, lectures, and special events. The coordinator also supports athletics events through scoreboard operation and livestream production.In addition, this position serves in a shift-lead support role within the Student Center, assisting with the daily operation of the facility. The coordinator ensures excellent customer service, responds to facility issues, supports student staff, and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external guests during assigned shifts.Minimum Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience with sound, projection, and other audio-visual systems. Familiarity with livestream and scoreboard technologies (or willingness to learn). Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and a variable flex schedule. Sound engineering training or ability to obtain within first year of employment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events, schedules, and equipment inventories simultaneously. Proficient technical writing skills to create clear documentation, user guides, and equipment procedures. Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in media/sound production or related field. Prior experience supporting live events in higher education or athletics. Familiarity with various industry-standard AV systems and protocols. Experience with livestream platforms.
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous

employee benefits

, including:

o 13 paid holidays

o 15 days annual leave (vacation) per year

o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members

o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits

o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks

o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Shepherd University is an equal opportunity institution. The University neither affiliates knowingly with, nor grants recognition to, any individual, group or organization having policies that discriminate. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.49 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person