AV Specialist I

AV Specialist I 

Ever dream of a job where you get thanked for pressing “Input 2” and saving a meeting from becoming an awkward game of charades? Do you possess the magical ability to summon PowerPoint slides onto a screen moments before a keynote, like some kind of tech sorcerer? Lyon College is seeking an AV Specialist I who doesn’t just understand the difference between VGA and HDMI but also has strong opinions about it. This is your chance to be the hero behind the curtain, the wizard of wires, and the master of microphones at one of Arkansas’ most tech-forward liberal arts institutions.

Let’s be honest, when there aren’t events to run or speakers to mic up, you’ll be part of our elite IT support unit (read: the Helpdesk), wielding your troubleshooting skills to conquer printer tantrums, network mysteries, and software shenanigans. You'll get your hands on everything from setting up classroom tech to diagnosing stubborn workstations, and yes, occasionally explaining to someone that the reason their email isn’t sending is because… they’re not connected to the Wi-Fi.

But underneath the cables and clever comebacks is a serious gig. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Associate Director of IT Services and carries equal responsibility for supporting AV operations and daily IT functions. You’ll maintain and operate AV systems across campus, support live events and streaming, and ensure classroom tech is running smoothly. When not managing soundboards and projectors, you'll be providing hands-on IT support to students, faculty, and staff. Preferred candidates will have a degree in IT or a related field, demonstrated experience in AV and tech support, and certifications or skills with platforms like Crestron and live-streaming tools. Nights and weekends are sometimes part of the show, but for the right person, this is more than a job—it’s your tech stage. Sound check, please.

Lyon College currently offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, voluntary benefits, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid long-term disability coverage, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), 17 paid holidays annually, and a tuition grant for faculty, staff, and their dependents. More information on these benefits and eligibility can be found by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville, Arkansas, a safe and historic town of 11,000 that serves as commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.