Media Technical Manager

Title: Media Technical Manager

Employee Classification: Media Technical Manager

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Union Administration

Department: UNT-Union Admin-163110

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $47,232.00, Commensurate on Education and Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

University Centers and Events (UCE) encompasses the University Union, Gateway Center and Coliseum. University Centers and Events (UCE), provides quality programs, services, and facilities that enhance the educational experience and create a community for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. We assist students to become good citizens of a global community, prepared to function in a diverse world. 

The University Union features 330,000 sq ft filled with campus services, dining options, meeting and event spaces, and programming, arts, and activities.

Position Overview

Responsible for the coordination of all multimedia systems and their applications; responsible for the coordination of sound system delivery as requested; supervision of technical and sound engineer staff consisting of parttime student employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years' of audio/visual media experience or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with AV equipment and systems and digital platforms, including setup and maintenance.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships in a customer service environment.
Ability to keep, and to supervise the keeping of, complex records through electronic formats. Ability to learn and retain university and departmental policies and procedures; names of key departmental people; locations of departments, buildings, rooms, equipment, etc. Knowledge of safety and security measures appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties:

• Technical Support: 1) Responsible for overseeing and performing complex audio/visual setups, broadcast, and recording operations for the department. 2) Tests and troubleshoots audio/visual equipment prior to each event. 3) Attends reservation meetings as well other meetings with key stakeholders as well as customers as needed. 
• Audio/Visual Equipment Delivery: 1) Coordinates with customers/clients on mobile sound system delivery for all staged events outside of the University Union. 2) Transports staff and equipment to the designated event site, and sets up audio and stage lighting equipment in a timely, efficient manner and in accordance with department guidelines. 3) Delivers audio/visual equipment and support to other locations across campus as needed. 
• Supervision: 1) Responsible for hiring, retention,