Emory University

Academic Technology Specialist II – AV Support

Emory University
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing, designing, and implementing advanced technologies for teaching and learning, with a strong focus on system administration, troubleshooting, and faculty consultation. Proficient in training and supporting staff on classroom and instructional technology best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
System AdministrationAdvanced TroubleshootingEnterprise AV Systems SupportTraining CoordinationTechnology Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyze, design, recommend, and implement specialized and advanced technologies supporting teaching and learning
  • Lead software upgrades and equipment replacements
  • Consult with faculty on system enhancements and modifications
  • Provide system administration for academic systems and applications
  • Conduct advanced-level troubleshooting and improve processes
  • Create user guidelines and standard operating procedures
  • Evaluate diagnostics and monitoring tools to prevent incidents and outages
  • Design and implement preventative maintenance processes
  • Analyze and share repair and maintenance data and expenses
  • Research software and hardware systems to improve staff competencies, efficiencies, and service levels
  • Advise faculty on classroom and instructional technology best practices
  • Train student staff and coordinate training sessions for faculty, staff, and students
  • Configure and maintain computer images and systems
  • Prepare, organize, and deploy hardware upgrades and replacements
  • Partner with vendors and departments on technology design
  • Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in supporting computers, mobile devices, and/or video technologies, and equipment OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Lead classroom and lab technology refreshes, system upgrades, and equipment installations
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, AV Technology, or a related field (preferred)
  • Hands-on experience supporting enterprise AV systems (preferred)
  • Ability to translate non-technical faculty requests into actionable engineering specifications for external vendors and vice versa (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Temporary full-time employment
  • Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Hard Skills
System AnalysisTechnology DesignPreventative MaintenanceUser Guidelines CreationHardware UpgradesSoftware UpgradesEquipment InstallationDiagnostics EvaluationProcess ImprovementTechnical Specification Translation
Soft Skills
ConsultationCollaborationCommunicationTrainingProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Academic SystemsMonitoring ToolsComputer ImagingMobile DevicesVideo Technologies
Industry Keywords
Instructional DesignAV TechnologyInteractive MediaClassroom TechnologySystem Enhancements