Ramsey Center - Multi-Media Technician

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
SHRA1660P

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34049

Classification Title
Multi-Media Technician

Competency Level
Advanced

Working Title
Ramsey Center - Multi-Media Technician - #261111

Department
Office, Ramsey Center

About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
• 2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
• 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being subject to the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA)

This position serves as a multi-media technician for the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. This position has responsibility for the operation of the Ramsey Center's sound system, video projection and graphic display systems. This includes set up, operation, storage, and maintenance of all technical and production equipment.

Work also includes but is not limited to technical support for events and day-to-day operation of Ramsey Center. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, orienting, training and supervision and evaluation of student and temporary staff necessary for the operation of the Ramsey Activity Center. The multi-media technician will share responsibilities with other facility staff with regard to front-of-house operation responsibilities.

This position performs technical work coordination and the operation of sound and lighting equipment for events and performances. Employee is required to analyze program and event needs to determine proper course of action essential to providing desired sound reinforcement and graphic display requirements.

Duties require sustained periods of concentration during events and performances. Working knowledge of Event Cad Programs (i.e. Vectorworks) for event spacing and layout is beneficial. This position will be expected to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the facility schedule.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Knowledge of audio reinforcement, intelligent lighting control, graphic display equipment, and their current technologies
Knowledge and understanding of electronics and their various components
Understanding of event production
Ability to operate a forklift

Minimum Qualifications

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in audiovisual equipment operation and maintenance, graphic design, and/or photography; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range
$49,215

Position Type
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours per Week
40

Number of Months per Year
12

Salary Band Range
$39,000 - $68,414

Salary Grade
For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 63.

Posting Text

Open Date
05/19/2026

Close Date
05/26/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, you must apply online. In order to complete the application process, please attach a cover letter, resume, and listing of references (include their complete contact information).

Applicants who wish to claim veteran's preference must upload a copy of their DD-214.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at

University Annual Safety Report

or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.