Department Technical Director Job at Inside Higher Ed in Hanover

Overview

Department Technical Director role at Inside Higher Ed

Posting date and application details are listed below. This position is onsite in Hanover, NH 03755.

Position Details

• Posting Date: 08/21/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Number: 0718800
• Location: Hanover, NH 03755
• Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months Per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Directs use of Film and Media Studies assets, including facilities and equipment spaces and studio spaces. Responsible for computer station hardware & software installation and upgrades, local server maintenance and administration, and overseeing asset purchasing. Provides support in the development, implementation, and oversight of film and video projects for students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Work with department faculty in preparation of courses, including media resources and software/hardware/equipment implementation and workshop support.
• Assist with faculty and class TAs to produce final student public screenings.
• Supervise Student Support: oversee student computing stations, provide workshops, and guide students in film and video production.
• Supervise Department Technical Manager and Film & Media Studies Intern; assure active status of department facilities and schedule maintenance as needed.
• Manage student computer stations and software installation and upgrades, including local Avid NEXIS server management.
• Research and purchase equipment and software; stay current with rapidly changing audio-visual technologies while supporting established ones.
• Archiving of student and faculty media projects and resources; collaborate with the Department Administrator on budgeting and asset purchases.
• Serve as department liaison for requests to use facilities such as studio or computer labs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management skills and ability to contribute to a healthy departmental culture.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with shooting and editing a variety of film and video projects.
• Familiarity with digital video, 16mm film, animation, and digital imaging hardware and software.
• Ability to keep up with rapidly changing audio-visual technologies and techniques.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts degree.
• Three to five years of video production, filmmaking, computer, and internet experience, particularly in a collaborative environment with multiple colleagues.
• Adobe/Apple/Avid/BlackMagic/Audio Engineer/Electronics Technician certifications.

Department Contact

• Roopika Risam
• Phone: 646-3402
• Cover Letter And Title: Roopika Risam, Associate Professor

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. Results must be acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College. For details, see policy: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/80579

Additional Descriptions

Faculty Support

• Works closely with department faculty in preparation of courses, including media resources and software/hardware/equipment implementation and workshop support.
• Works with faculty and class TAs to produce final student public screenings.

Student Support

• Participates in the direction of student independent study projects.
• supervises student use of computing stations and provides workshops on best practices and strategies for use of department lab spaces.
• Provides creative and technical guidance to students enrolled in film and video production.

Department Support

• Supervises Department Technical Manager and Film & Media Studies Intern.
• Maintains department facilities (classrooms, screening room, studio spaces, edit suites) and schedules maintenance as needed.
• Manages student computer stations and software installation/upgrades, including local server management.
• Keeps up with AV technologies; researches and purchases equipment and software.
• Archives student and faculty media projects; supports budgeting and purchasing of assets and maintenance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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