Senior Audiovisual Engineer

Submit issues to other departments and employees of Fort Lewis College through the same systems whenever appropriate.

Program QSC hardware using Q-SYS designer software. Stay current with the various changes and updates to components and software in the QSC/Q-SYS ecosystem.

Operate live-streaming equipment (SDI/HDMI cameras, mixing line level and microphone level audio signals) for events using mixing board hardware and/or software such as OBS, VMIX, or Production Truck. These events often require the creation and editing of overlay graphics.

Install and maintain the AV equipment and user interface in all academic spaces both on Campus and remote sites associated with Fort Lewis College, ensuring reliability, availability, and offering support and training to faculty and staff.

Update the internal wiki system with relevant information for other I.T. agents.

Assist Fort Lewis staff and outside organizations with event AV needs. These often occur outside of normal business hours and occasionally require brief in-person assistance or full-time presence. Event support includes AV equipment - microphones, PA systems, video screens, projectors, video monitors, lighting and recording equipment.

· Plan and complete low voltage wiring and basic construction for AV projects, coordinating with Physical Plant Services (PPS) whenever necessary.

Help keep the CATS office, work areas, and equipment storage locations organized.

Assist the Technology Support Services (TSS) Team in the large-scale refreshing of lab and classroom workstations.

Research, test, and implement innovative technologies to update teaching spaces, facilitate “Hyflex” learning, and meet the increasing demands of a more internet-connected education system.

Other duties may be assigned by the Manager of Campus Audiovisual Technology Services as needs arise.

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline
• Four years of professional experience in the Information Systems or audiovisual fields can be substituted for the bachelor's degree
• Two years of experience working with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS or similar AV control systems
• Technical familiarity with video equipment: projectors, PTZ cameras, digital displays, webcams, HDMI/DisplayPort, HDBT, various video technologies
• Technical familiarity with audio equipment and basic sound engineering principles: sound boards and audio mixers, large format speakers, PA systems, Shure microphone systems both wired and wireless
• Familiarity with network AV technology, specifically the Dante audio protocol
• Technical familiarity with computer operating systems, both Windows and Apple
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products
• Ability to organize, follow procedures, and give attention to detail
• Ability to produce written technical documentation in a user-friendly format

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Footprints or Freshservice incident and problem manager or similar ticketing system
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Q-Sys Level 1 Certification
• Dante Level 1 Certification

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

The Senior Campus Audiovisual Technician position reports to the Manager of Campus Audiovisual Technology Services.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, printers, and moderate traffic).

• Ability to work in a confined area.

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

• Inconsistent Schedule: The Senior Campus Audiovisual Technician must be able to work on a flexible schedule of days, nights, and weekends in support of events that take place during these times.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to; stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, and crawl to install or maintain equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Frequent work requiring a ladder
• Frequent access to crawlspaces, ceilings, and the like to pull cable through walls/conduits and install new equipment
• Frequent heavy lifting of less than 50 pounds is required

Travel:

Less than 5% travel is expected for this position.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Exempt
• Full Time 1.0 FTE
• Permanent
• Full Year

Compensation

The salary is $57,000 to $59,500 , plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• ​ Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on September 20, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
  
  
• Sexual assault policy
  
  
• Campus security policies
  
  
• Campus/community resources
  
  
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
  
  
• Where to find registered sex offender information
  
  
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
  
  
• Reporting crimes
  
  

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.