The Chronicle of Higher Education is hiring: Technical Director, Event AV Techni

Technical Director, Event AV Technician
Job ID: 299457

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Primary Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary
Provides production and general audio-visual support for events in multiple buildings across Kennesaw State University. Partners with event staff and clients to ensure audio-visual needs and requirements are met. Serves event and classroom environments. Works directly with students, professors and other event staff to support events as required.

Responsibilities

Works directly with clients to plan events and produces creative solutions to make their events successful

Responsible for supervision of technical operations for assigned event AV operations

Responsible for design and set-up of AV/Production equipment and gear prior to event and tear‑down proceeding each event as needed by requestor

Responsible for events and operation of KSU campus event spaces using audio visual equipment

Oversees various events, small meetings, student‑lead events, conferences and expos

Maintains equipment inventory, keeping items up to date and making necessary repairs or replacements

Ensures proper set‑up of equipment per clients expectation and guidelines

Provides quotes, tracks, and invoices events in EMS (Event Management System) and ensures all information is correct and events are produced to specification requested

Assists other Technical Directors across campus when events require additional support

Manages assigned staff, students, contractors and other Technical Directors as required to fill additional needs for larger or multiple simultaneous events

Works directly with partner production company to quote additional resources for events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications: Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license

Required Experience: Two (2) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PC and Macintosh operating system is necessary

Experience with web‑conferencing is ideal

Preferred Educational Qualifications: A technical, undergraduate, or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $47,840 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Abilities

Able to compile, communicate and provide event quotes and invoices

Able to piece together simple sound system, making it work

Able to manage events in all circumstances and conditions

Able to exhibit flexibility and handle last minute requests or changes

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge

Understanding of video and audio systems for classrooms as well as large events

Knowledge of EMS (Event Management System)

General knowledge of audio

Knowledge of video projection systems

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced

DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=299457&PostingSeq=1

#J-18808-Ljbffr