Technical Director Jobs in Georgia

About us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 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. Serves event and classroom environments. Works directly with students, professors and other event staff to support events as required.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works directly with clients to plan events and produces creative solutions to make their events successful
2. Responsible for supervision of technical operations for assigned event AV operations
3. Responsible for design and set-up of AV/Production equipment and gear prior to event and tear-down proceeding each event as needed by requestor
4. Responsible for events and operation of KSU campus event spaces using audio visual equipment
5. Oversees various events, small meeting, student lead events, conferences and expos.
6. Maintains equipment inventory, keeping items up to date and making necessary repairs or replacements
7. Ensures proper set-up of equipment per clients expectation and guidelines
8. Provides quotes, tracks, and invoices events in EMS (Event Management System) and ensures all information is correct and events are produced to specification requested
9. Assists other Technical Directors across campus when events require additional support
10. Manages assigned staff, students, contractors and other Technical Directors as required to fill additional needs for larger or multiple simultaneous events
11. Works directly with partner production company to quote additional resources for events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Two (2) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PC and Macintosh operating system is necessary
Experience with web-conferencing is ideal

Preferred Educational Qualifications

A technical, undergraduate, or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

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! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to compile, communicate and provide event quotes and invoices
• Able to piece together simple sound system, making it work
• Able to manage events in all circumstances and conditions
• Able to exhibit flexibility and handle last minute requests or changes
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of video and audio systems for classrooms as well as large events
• Knowledge of EMS (Event Management System)
• General knowledge of audio
• Knowledge of video projection systems

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

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

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.