Audio Visual Technician - Student Center Complex and Conference Services
Audio Visual Technician - Student Center Complex and Conference Services
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Directly reporting to the Supervisor Audio Visual the Audio-Visual Technician serves a critical role in the Student Center Complex and Conference Services (Shalala Student Center Whitten University Center Rathskeller Lakeside Patio/Stage Lakeside Village Foote Green and the Rock Plaza) in overseeing the daily operation of audio-visual equipment and providing audio-visual expertise and assistance to all events and activities throughout the Student Center Complex. The Audio-Visual Technician provides multi- media equipment and support to a wide variety of events including musical and theatrical performances as well as lectures.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Audio Visual and Event Support
- Sets up and operates audio and video equipment including integrated equipment in conjunction with SCC Operations Team staff.
- Responsible for operation of audio video lighting and multi-media for events.
- Coordinate and facilitate audio visual resources with external customers and media including facilitating live-stream video recordings and news feeds.
- Works with performers and presenters across a broad range of events and activities including musical performances lectures and theatrical performances; Coordinates necessary equipment and oversees audio mixes and lighting.
- Responsible for setup operation and equipment used for live band performances including weekly performances by student and community performers.
- Provides walk-throughs and training to customers in the use of audio video and multi- media computer equipment including integrated equipment.
Daily Operations
- Assist with the physical maintenance troubleshooting and repair of the audio/video equipment and other multi-media equipment including inventory of cables and large sound equipment.
- Assist customers by providing on-site troubleshooting with SCC supplied and/or integrated equipment.
- Provides walk-throughs and training to Student Center Complex staff in the use of audio video and multi-media computer equipment.
- Works a flexible schedule with a minimum of 80 hours bi-weekly including evening nights and weekends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Position provides supervision to student assistants.
- Provides supervision of work for student assistants during daily operations and event support.
- Assists in training delegating assignments and in the assessment of quality of work of student assistants.
- Responsible for providing event support requirements to assigned student assistants.
- Respond to inquiries from Student Center Complex team event organizers and other relevant constituents via email phone or in-person.
- Attend meetings trainings and walk-throughs as requested and required.
- Be familiar with and work within policies and procedures of the Student Center Complex
- Assist with projects tasks scheduling and assessment of equipment.
- Assist Manager Technology with projects tasks and audio-visual inquiries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree.
- Minimum of 1 year demonstrated live sound/music engineering experience in an event driven environment. Any relevant education certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
- Audio engineering experience or similar to include band setups of various types including ability to setup mic and run a live band performance of various sizes and instrumentation.
- Experience with a variety of audio visual and multi-media equipment required.
- Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as required.
- Will be required to be certified in operation and safe use of an electric scissor lift (University of Miami will provide training required).
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Excellent customer service skills required; Experience working with a variety of customers in a customer service environment required.
- Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 75 lbs.
- Must be able to climb/reach.
Highly Desirable/Preferred
- High school plus 2 years demonstrated experience; Associates degree in related field
- 2 years of experience in an audio-visual or computer support department in a university and/or hospitality setting including audio/visual maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience working with stage lighting gobos light blending and lighting boards/consoles/software; Experience with Crestron Extron Dante and/or other integrated audio/visual equipment and systems.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A5Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
