Director of Audio Visual Technology Solutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of technologists.
• Experience with complex multi-system IP Video and Unified Communications platforms and vendors.
• Experience coordinating multi-system and computing environments in independent computing facilities.
• Experience developing/implementing a business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
• Proven ability to define, develop and implement appropriate plans to meet the IP Video needs of the user community.
• Proven ability to lead and work on large/complex system deployment projects in a team environment.
• Must be Flexible. Smoothly handle multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change. Adapts his/her strategies and tactics to fit fluid circumstances. Is flexible in how he/she sees events.
• Is always Optimistic. Demonstrates a “positive mental attitude.” Persists in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Demonstrates the importance of Political Awareness. Accurately read key power relationships. Can detect crucial social networks. Understands the forces that shape views and actions of clients, customers or competitors. Accurately reads an organization and external reality.
• Fosters open Communication and stays receptive to bad news as well as good. Adept at fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders and decision makers. Is effective in give-and-take, registering emotional cues in attuning their message. Deals with difficult issues straightforwardly. Listens well; seeks mutual understanding, and welcomes the sharing of information fully.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience providing AV Technology Solutions in a higher education environment
• Industry knowledge of IP Video Systems, Unified Communications and related technologies such as computer networking, compute platforms and applications.
• Support of web conferencing platforms e.g., Zoom, WebEx

Certifications and Licenses:

• Desired: AVIXA CTS certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 21>40 pounds.

 *- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.