AV Project Coordinator I

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The AV Project Coordinator I coordinates and completes projects in the Information Technology department for the Audio Visual team. Projects may include any AV Solutions, such as: Control System Automation, Room Monitoring Systems, Live Event Production, Lecture Capture, Digital Signage, Digital Sound Processing, Live Streaming and Video Conferencing/ Unified Communications. 

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.

USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country. 

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu)

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Various Retirement Options, including 401K employer match
• Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)

For more information about your total compensation package and other USF benefits, please visit: Work at USF

1. Project Management Coordination: Works with USF departments to coordinate and install a variety of AV/IT solutions on campus and off-site satellite locations.  Works alongside USF Facilities to obtain necessary infrastructure upgrades, ensuring all installations are code compliant and consulting with AVES engineering team to develop system designs and scopes of work.
2. Customer Contact: Meets with customers to determine AV system requirements, conducting site visits to capture specific details of installation spaces and acting as the main point-of-contact for larger scale projects, including technology training.
3. Documentation: Documents all phases of the projects in the project management platform, including basic communication of progress as well as milestone deliveries such as SoW, Quotes, Purchase Orders, and commissioning checklists. Additionally, assists the team in preparing proposals and designs for customer's sign-off, contributing to the project's successful execution.
4. Technical Commissioning/ Troubleshooting: Troubleshoots technical problems related to AV installations and equipment, resolving, or providing replacement solutions as needed.
5. Participates in professional development activities as appropriate.
6. Performs other duties as assigned

High School Diploma or Equivalent and relevant certification, OR High School Dipl