Director, Event Center Production & Technical Systems
Tarleton State University
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Posted: 14-Jan-25
Location: United States - Nationwide
Internal Number: R-080580
The Event Center Director of Production & Audio Visual (AV) Systems works under the supervision of the Event Center Executive Director with the primary focus providing exceptional audiovisual and production support for all events occurring within the event center. This position is the lead authority on all audiovisual systems within the Tarleton State Event Center and supports all events within the facility including NCAA menâ™s & womenâ™s basketball competitions, concerts, road shows, university events, etc.
This position is located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday; from 8 AM to 5PM or as business needs indicate. Work hours may vary during peak season and may be subject to afterhours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.
Responsibilities:
Manage the operations of all audio-visual (sound, lighting & video) equipment and staffing to ensure professional quality audio-visual services are provided for meetings, conferences, concerts, and NCAA athletic competitions within the Tarleton State Event Center.
Audio: understand full capabilities of house system, set up and operate house audio systems as needed, set up portable PA systems, ensure connectivity with scoreboard video system and/or distributed TV systems, and other AV related functions
Lighting: understand full capabilities of house computer controlled lighting systems, program lighting levels, and other related functions
Athletics: understand full capabilities and how to operate in-house Daktronics systems and other technology systems in sypport of NCAA basketball competitions.
Distributed TV System: understand capabilities of system, ensure connectivity with house sound and/or scoreboard systems, program TVâ™s based on event schedule, and other related functions
Understanding and implementing electronic theory and testing procedures, digital electronic components, rigging techniques and equipment safety protocols
Communicate with clients to obtain necessary technical requirements for developing and executing a plan to create diagrams, fulfill riders, conduct advances, schedule and supervise labor calls, and process equipment orders and establish cost estimates for events and other event related information.
Conducts walk-throughâ™s with customers to assess the needs for audio, video and multi-media computer equipment including integrating supplementary equipment to in-house assets. For example, concert PA & lighting systems.
Meeting clientsâ™ standards by handling equipment malfunctions and executing a flawless event.
Develop and maintain training manuals and other resources for training of personnel.
Performing inventory management on equipment, wiring, and accessories, and providing reports to management regarding items that need to be repaired, replaced or newly purchased.
Coordinate and facilitate audio-visual resources with external vendors, customers and media, including facilitating life- stream video, recordings, and news feeds.
Hire, Train & Supervise student staff in support of the execution of AV/production of events.
This description represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelorâ™s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten years related experience.
Preferred Experience:
Four years of relevant experience working with NCAA athletic competition equipment and systems, specifically NCAA menâ™s & womenâ™s basketball.
Six years of relevant experience overseeing professional audio-visual production and/or equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of establishing effective working relationships, both internal and external to the organization.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create a culture of service and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively and articulately in both oral and written communication, while taking into account multiple perspectives and competing interests.
Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work flexible hours and extended schedule to support events and duties that take place outside the normal operating hours.
Excellent computer and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of electrical safety and risk mitigation practices.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and CAD drawings.
Knowledge of industry terminology, standard operational procedures, and standard technical requirements.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Salary Range
Salary range $53,745 to $76,321 depending on experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:
Tarleton’s VisionTarleton State University will be the premier comprehensive regional university in the nation, dedicated to education, service and research. It is committed to being a university of opportunity for all students and believes it has a responsibility to drive regional innovation and job creation for all graduates.About Tarleton State UniversityTarleton’s innovative and transformative approach provides more than knowledge. Through real-world experiences and effective teaching, research, scholarship and service, students gain the know-how for promising careers, no matter their field of study.Tarleton has evolved into the near-perfect model of size, academic scope and affordability. Founded in 1899 and part of The Texas A&M University System since 1917, it combines the resources of a major public institution — more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, cutting-edge academic facilities, faculty experts — with its own brand of personal attention, history and community to be a first-choice destination for students across North Texas and beyond.Students can choose to study in one of seven colleges — Agricultural and Environmental, Business Administration, Educ...ation, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.The primary campus is in Stephenville, which consistently ranks as one of the best small towns in America. Additional locations are in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and Bryan, complemented by a fully online Global Campus.Students come to Tarleton from around the world, representing some 30 countries and nearly every state in the U.S., and leave as moral, ethical thinkers with civility and integrity who contribute meaningfully to a global society.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Students may select areas of study from six colleges: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.More than 60 bachelor's programs and 30 graduate degrees, featuring doctoral studies in educational leadership, have led more than 13,000 students from 45 states and more than 20 foreign countries to make Tarleton State their collective choice for a college education.Tarleton's research centers are daily searching for solutions to global problems. For instance, the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research conducts analyses to address environmental issues facing the state and nation, while the Southwest Regional Dairy Center, using an almost $1 million grant, is working on ways to turn animal waste into a viable energy source.Tarleton's blueprints for a brighter-than-ever future include a new applied sciences building with engineering laboratory space on campus in Stephenville, a new academic building on the university's planned 80-acre Fort Worth campus near Chisolm Trail Parkway, and $24 million in upgrades and improvements to the institution's venerable Memorial Stadium.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.