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Technical Director, Event AV Technician

Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Location

Kennesaw campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Marietta campus: 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. Supports 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.
  • Responsible for events and operation of KSU campus event spaces using audio visual equipment.
  • Oversees various events, small meeting, 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.

Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Licenses

  • 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.

Salary & Benefits

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.

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 of 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.

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

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