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AV Technical Specialist
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Boston, MA, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The AV Technical Specialist is a hands-on position responsible for providing on-site audiovisual support across technology-enabled classrooms, conference rooms, amphitheaters, and event spaces throughout the Harvard Medical School campus. The AV Technical Specialist supports classes, meetings, presentations, and scheduled events by assisting users with room technology, preparing audiovisual systems for use, and responding promptly to service needs. The position also performs daily system inspections and routine maintenance to promote the operational readiness and reliability of audiovisual spaces. Working collaboratively with other IT staff, the AV Technical Specialist helps faculty, staff, students, visitors, and event organizers use audiovisual systems and services effectively. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide priority on-site audiovisual support to Harvard faculty, staff, students, visitors, and affiliates using technology-enabled classrooms, conference rooms, amphitheaters, and event spaces. • Respond to and troubleshoot audiovisual and computer-related issues involving room systems, presentation technology, microphones, displays, cameras, conferencing platforms, and related equipment. • Prepare audiovisual spaces for scheduled classes, meetings, presentations, and events by configuring and testing room technology, presentation materials, and audio and video connections. • Provide in-room support for scheduled activities and assist presenters, instructors, event organizers, and participants with the effective use of audiovisual and collaboration technologies. • Support video conferencing, web conferencing, live streaming, and other virtual or hybrid activities, including setup, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting. • Perform daily inspections and routine preventive maintenance of audiovisual-enabled spaces and equipment to identify service issues and maintain operational readiness. • Document, track, and communicate equipment failures, recurring issues, and maintenance needs; maintain accurate service tickets, room records, and equipment inventories; and escalate complex problems as appropriate. • Conduct end-user training and system walkthroughs, and create or update knowledge-base articles, quick-reference guides, how-to documentation, and other instructional resources. • Collaborate with event organizers, stakeholders, vendors, and other IT staff to coordinate support, communicate service issues or system changes, resolve problems, and improve the user experience. • Gather user feedback and participate in the testing and implementation of audiovisual system enhancements, service improvements, departmental projects, and other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: • Harvard Medical School's campus consists of 10 buildings across a small city block in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area. Buildings include administrative, instructional, and laboratory space. • Some buildings contain advanced scientific and/or biomedical equipment and specimens, including human cadavers. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift 40 lbs unassisted. Basic Qualifications: • Three or more years related experience in relevant audiovisual technology in-person support and training. Additional Qualifications and Skills: • CTS certification or comparable audiovisual industry training is preferred. • Experience operating and supporting audiovisual presentation, video conferencing, and collaboration systems, including technologies such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Panopto, and Cisco. • Working knowledge of Windows- and macOS-based computers, presentation software, and common peripheral devices used in classrooms and meeting spaces. • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability