Job Title

Senior Specialist Event Center Production & Technical Systems

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Campus Operations Event Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Event Center Senior Specialist of Production & Audio Visual (AV) Systems works under the supervision of the Event Center Executive Director to provide support and oversee all live event audio visual and production in 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 men’s & women’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 5 PM or as business needs indicate. Work hours may vary during peak season and may be subject to after-hours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

Manages the operations of all live 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: understands full capabilities of house system, sets up and operates house audio systems as needed, sets up portable PA systems, ensures connectivity with scoreboard video system and/or distributed TV systems, and other AV-related functions

Lighting: understands full capabilities of house computer-controlled lighting systems, programs lighting levels, and other related functions.

Athletics: understands full capabilities and how to operate in-house Daktronics systems and other technology systems in support of NCAA basketball competitions.

Distributed TV System: understands capabilities of the system, ensures connectivity with house sound and/or scoreboard systems, programs TVs 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.

Communicates with clients to obtain necessary technical requirements for developing and executing a plan to create diagrams, fulfills riders, conducts advances, schedules and supervises labor calls, processes equipment orders and establishes cost estimates for events and other event-related information.

Conducts walk-throughs 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.

Identifies problems and troubleshoots equipment.

Meeting clients’ standards by handling equipment malfunctions and executing a flawless event.

Develop and maintain training manuals and other resources for the 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:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Four years of related experience.

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 schedules to support events and duties that take place outside the normal operating hours.

Ability to analyze problems and develop alternative solutions.

Ability to troubleshoot to the component level and provide operator assistance in all aspects of audio.

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.

Preferred Experience:

Four years of relevant experience working with NCAA athletic competition equipment and systems, specifically NCAA men’s & women’s basketball.

Six years of relevant experience overseeing professional audio-visual production and/or equipment.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $56,370 to $84,311 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:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.