AV Production Specialist

Working Title: AV Production Specialist

State Role Title: Media Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300076 - Madison Union

 

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $44,000-$47,000

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: May 6, 2025

 

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

 

General Information:

Facilities and Event Services in Student Life at James Madison University is currently seeking applicants for the Audio Visual and Production Specialist for Student Life. This position contributes to high quality service in the operation of three university facilities; has oversight of audio visual and production technology for the Office of Student Life professional and student staff; and this position develops and implements student staff training. This position serves as a campus security authority under the Jean Cleary Campus Safety Act.

The Division of Student Affairs includes University Career Center, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Community Engagement and Volunteer Center, Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Disability Services, Student Accountability & Restorative Practices, Residence Life, Student Life, University Health Center, University Recreation, and Well Dukes. The division is an integral part of the campus community and works collaboratively with the other divisions of the university in supporting the mission, vision, and values of the university. Successful candidates will embody the values of Student Affairs at James Madison University and will infuse these values in their day-to-day practice.

Student Affairs Values:
Focusing on Students
Leading Courageously
Transcending Boundaries
Creating Belonging
Embracing Innovation and Change
Honoring and Valuing Our Staff
Prioritizing Health and Well-Being

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical configuration and maintenance:
Coordinate the technical support of venues and events in the Festival, SSC and the Union (Facilities and Event Services, FES), Memorial Hall, and outdoor spaces that fall under the purview of the Office of Student Life.
Maintain current knowledge on practices pertinent to the position. Needs to drive a vehicle to various locations under the Office of Student Life purview.

Supervision, training, and development:
Supervision of student staff.
Design, implement, and conduct staff development and performance evaluations for student staff.
Hire, train, supervise and schedule student employees.
Develop, coordinate, implement, and assess a comprehensive student employee development program designed to enhance the leadership and professional skills of all FES student employees.
Facilitates cross-training for student staff for Audio/Visual production and connects training with departmental learning outcomes.

Scheduling and Event Services Support:
Assist the Student Life building managers in the design, installation, engineering, and operation of the light, sound and video equipment in all event spaces.
Work with the Scheduling team in any pre-event production preparation. Provide on-site support for production heavy events.
Troubleshoot and respond to issues and requests.
Delivers exemplary customer se