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External Relations Professional/Audio Engineer
Ent Center for the Arts
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At the base of the Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenerya mosaic of history arts and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forwardthinking growth an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary Range:$ 47000 $51700 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.
At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days 10 sick days paid parental leave 13 recognized holidays and provisions for bereavement jury duty and FAMLI Leave. - Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize wellbeing and holistic development.
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Summary
The Ent Center for the Arts (ECFA) Audio Engineer manages audio production across the centers multiple venues and serves as the lead engineer for select events. This role supports the ECFA Production Manager by coordinating personnel and equipment maintaining audio systems and ensuring highquality sound for performances and events. Acting as a key liaison the Audio Engineer
collaborates with artists touring technicians event clients contractors faculty and staff to meet production needs. Additionally this position provides training for production personnel upholds workplace safety and oversees emergency response protocols. Their expertise ensures the seamless of events and the longterm care of audio equipment.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Oversee Audio and Video Production for Events Lead all aspects of live audio and video production ensuring highquality sound and visual experiences for performances academic events and external rentals.
- Manage and Supervise Production Crew Direct and oversee production staff in the setupoperation and breakdown of audio and video equipment while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintain and Troubleshoot AV Systems Perform regular maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on venuewide AV systems including performance halls classrooms and therecording studio.
- Provide Technical Expertise to Clients Advise faculty staff artists and touring productions on AV capabilities ensuring technical needs align with venue resources and artistic goals
- Assess Technical Needs Budgets and Feasibility Assist in evaluating event technical riders determining feasibility sourcing equipment and managing budget requirements for performances and rentals.
- Ensure Safety and Compliance Enforce safety guidelines conduct risk assessments and implement emergency procedures to ensure a secure and compliant production environment.
- Support VAPA Recording Studio Advise and collaborate with the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department on best practices for studio equipment setup and sound recording.
- Collaborate on LongTerm Technical Planning Work with leadership to research recommend and implement AV technology improvements that enhance the Ent Centers production capabilities.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: May 12 2025
- Potential interview dates: May 13 2025 May 23 2025
- Potential start date: June 1 2025.
All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct protected class nondiscrimination and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies related retaliation and compliance with accommodations regarding disability pregnancy or related conditions and religion. All employees are also designated as responsible employees and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIEs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Institutional Equity .
Note: This job description outlines this roles general responsibilities qualifications and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties responsibilities and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the universitys needs.
- To be considered for this role you must have professional experience in sound engineering or live production mixing including proficiency with largeformat audio mixers and a strong working knowledge of both digital and analog audio interfaces.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in audiovisual equipment operation support and troubleshooting.
- A highly qualified candidate will have experience supervising production crews.
- Expertise with Yamaha CL5 and CL3 consoles is highly desirable.
- Experience with QLab is preferred.
- Familiarity with Creston A/V systems and programming is preferred.
- Dante Level 3 certification is a plus.
UCCS is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Employment Type
Part-Time
