Assistant Director, Event ProductionsUniversity of Pittsburgh

Assistant Director, Event Productions

WPU Tech - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000266)

The Assistant Director, Event Productions within Student Unions will be responsible for ensuring all audio-visual needs of clients are met. This position will report to the Director of Student Unions and will supervise 3 full-time Audio-Visual Technicians, student managers and student employees This individual will meet with clients to discuss and determine technical needs for events as well as oversee proper delivery and operation of these items. Must have extensive knowledge on a wide range of technical (audio/visual) equipment such as projectors, sound systems, lighting and be proficient in live audio mixing. Routinely is responsible for overseeing and schedule the staff that will cover setup and operations of technical equipment used for events. Ensures that equipment (audio, video, lighting) is working properly and to the satisfaction of the client for the duration of assigned events. Will be responsible for ordering, replacing and suggesting updates to equipment to improve the client experience. This position will also assist with hiring, training and supervising student employees as well as assist with equipment maintenance, installation and inventory management.

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of audio visual equipment and supervises team. Creates organizational system for equipment, recordings, and files. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets and prepares related reports. Monitors and adjusts equipment and usage.

Essential Functions

• Oversees all aspects of audio visual equipment, including the overall operation, configuration, and maintenance of audio visual equipment.
• Creates, facilitates, and maintains organizational systems for equipment, recordings, and archival files. Trains staff on systems to ensure adherence.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, distributing and reviewing work, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration. Manages work schedules and approves timecards. Provides professional development opportunities.
• Maintains budgetary adherence; assists in budget development. Prepares timely reports.
• Adjusts equipment as necessary; performs editing and other audio visual preparations.
• Monitors equipment and usage. Suggests improvements as related.

Physical Effort

Heavy physical effort required. Requires extensive standing, moving, ascend/descend, bending, lifting, and/or carrying. May be required to move objects over 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment. Will be required to move between multiple buildings to complete set up of audio visual equipment, may including bending, reaching, lifting or moving of equipment. Access points may need to be reached using a ladder or step stool.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Supervisor - Audio Visual

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Majority of hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. with variability of nights and weekends based on event schedules.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $24.10 - $25.64 per hour

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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