Senior AV Administrator: Office of Innovative Technologies, Engineering Services - UTK

University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department

Knoxville, TN, USA

USD 95k-102k / year

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

This position will be responsible for the designs and deployment of IP Network CCTV camera systems, campus cable television, Broadcast Network Systems and Audio Visual systems. Operates independently for all sizes of systems. Leads and directs teams for large-scale projects, new implementations, upgrades, etc.


The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

This position will be responsible for the designs and deployment of IP Network CCTV camera systems, campus cable television, Broadcast Network Systems and Audio Visual systems. Operates independently for all sizes of systems. Leads and directs teams for large-scale projects, new implementations, upgrades, etc.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Associates degree in Electronics, Engineering, Broadcast Television, or IT related field with a Minimum of 8 years’ experience in designing and implementing, CCTV Systems and CATV systems, broadcast audio video production equipment, CCTV Systems and CATV systems.

  • Or 12 years in designing and implementing CCTV Systems and CATV systems, broadcast audio video production equipment, CCTV Systems and CATV systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of IP CCTV Surveillance Systems, CATV Headend and Distribution System, and Enterprise broadcast television systems.

  • Knowledge of Local Area Networks, and Wide Area networks.

  • Strong communication skills, analytical skills, technology skills, managing priorities/deadline skills, problem-solving skills, adaptability skills, planning skills, organizing skills, interpersonal skills, motivations skills, multicultural sensitivity skills, mentoring skills, team building skills and leadership skills.

  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.

  • Ability to train others.

  • Ability to work additional hours.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Broadcast Television, or IT related field

Experience:

  • Experience in broadcast studio operations and event management expertise with regards to television broadcasting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of studio production equipment.

  • The ability to design and maintain studio quality broadcast equipment.

Work Location

Location: This position is onsite at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: MR16

  • Anticipated hiring range: $95,000 to $102,000

  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here

  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of AV related certifications

About The Department

We are part of the Office of Innovative Technologies with our primary focus on Audio and Video technologies for the University. We support a wide variety of Audio/Video technologies including Security Cameras, Cable TV, classroom AV, Conference Rooms, Broadcast and Digital Signage.


Design

  • Analyze current design and provide solutions to problems for audio visual, security cameras, and CATV systems

  • Conduct design meetings with Architects, designers and departments on campus

  • Design of security camera projects for campus customers

  • Research and evaluates AV technologies, including IP CCTV cameras/servers, CATV and broadcast television equipment, to ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and reliability.

  • Design, develop, implement and coordinate audio visual and broadcast systems

  • Coordinates with Audio Visual team to provide support and scheduling

  • Collaborate in planning, research, & installation of future systems

Project Management

  • Plan and work with departmental Coordinators to oversee large scale projects, building moves and new construction

  • Participate in large project meetings with Facilities Services, Facilities Planning, and outside contractors

  • Ability to read and scan blueprints

  • Support IT Engineering staff to ensure work is completed in timely manner