Network and A/V Administrator

Full-time

Southern Virginia University is seeking a proactive and service-oriented Network & AV Administrator to join our Information Technology team. The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain and enhance the university’s core network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient connectivity for all students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate will be a skilled problem-solver, whether bringing direct networking experience or a strong technical aptitude and a passion for mastering new skills. This role also provides crucial support for the university’s audio/video systems and events, making it a vital position for supporting both academic and campus life.

Responsibilities
  • Network Infrastructure Management
    • Overall Network Health: Maintain and update the university network to ensure secure and sufficient internet resources for all students, administration, faculty, and staff. This includes managing device updates and equipment replacement.
    • Firewall Administration: Update firewall software, maintain network policies, monitor security logs, and manage internal interfaces, VLANs, IP addresses, and VPN access (including IPsec tunnels).
    • Wireless Network Management: Update wireless controllers, maintain certificates, troubleshoot Wireless Access Points (APs), monitor and manage client access, coordinate AP installations and upgrades, and assist with Radius network policies.
    • Switch Operations: Apply security updates, assign VLANs to ports, backup configurations, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and manage switch replacements and transfers.
    • Cabling Projects: Coordinate the installation of Fiber Optic and Ethernet cabling across campus.
    • Vendor Relations: Work with outside vendors to secure competitive rates for internet services.
  • Audio/Video Systems & Event Support
    • A/V Equipment Maintenance: Maintain all audio and video equipment across the university, including classroom spaces, residence halls, and offices. This involves ensuring TVs and Apple TVs are functional and updated.
    • Event Setup & Execution: Oversee the comprehensive setup, execution, and cleanup for various university events, ensuring they run smoothly.
    • Event Coordination: Coordinate with other departments for weekly Forums and facilitate a wide range of other events throughout the semester (e.g., Commencement, dances, movie nights, concerts). This includes managing audio/video equipment needs (microphones, video walls, soundboards, projectors) and coordinating with student/part-time staff.
    • Audio Equipment Management: Maintain diverse audio equipment for events, including various microphones, soundboards, cables, and portable speaker systems.
    • Video Equipment Management: Manage video walls, install and troubleshoot classroom TVs, update Apple TVs, and maintain video projectors.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Proven experience in network administration, including protocols, security, and hardware (firewalls , switches, APs); or a strong foundational knowledge coupled with a demonstrated capacity for rapid learning in a technical environment.
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing key network services (VLANs, VPNs, etc.), or the demonstrated ability to quickly develop such proficiency through training and on-the-job application.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues, including network connectivity.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining and operating audio/video equipment, especially for live events and in an academic setting.
  • Familiarity with a variety of audio and video equipment, including microphones, soundboards, projectors, and streaming devices.
  • Excellent organizational and logistical skills, with an ability to manage priorities for both long-term projects and time-sensitive events.
  • Ability to adapt to last-minute changes and work effectively under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on customer service.

Applications

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to hr@svu.edu. Southern Virginia University is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.