Technical Director

Technical Director

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Technical Director at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Office of Dean CEMB

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

The Technical Director (TD) will oversee the management of allcurrent & future Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business (CEMB)technical facilities, equipment, physical assets, & manage all associatedtechnical and equipment managers, contractors, and student workers. The TDwill streamline systems & processes, equipment, budgets, software programs& maintenance across all of the CEMB facilities and assets, and alignwith the needs of the college.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Manage the team of Curb College technical and equipmentmanagers who oversee the varied & diverse audio, video, film, and eventproduction spaces. The TD provides leadership and support to employees withvarying levels of expertise & autonomy. This position works closely withDepartment Chairs and Directors to ensure that current & future curricular and college needs are supported.

2.Troubleshoot complex technical issues, find innovativesolutions, & ensure system robustness. Research and implement newtechnologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and quality. Work withTechnical Managers to cultivate and secure relationships with externalvendors and partners for equipment upgrades, demos, maintenance, and repair. Provide support & expertise to Dean, Senior Director, and architects on all renovations and new construction projects.

3. Streamline systems and processes for managingequipment, software needs, managing budgets, and maintenance across all CurbCollege Facilities. Work closely with the Budget Manager & Senior Directorto ensure proper use of funds and adherence to key deadlines. Plan and manage technical projects from the initial design to its final implementation and ensure that specifications, deadlines, and budgets are being met.Provide updates and reports to senior leadership detailing progress,challenges, and recommendations.

4. Assist the Senior Director in the daily operations of theCollege, as well as support special projects and events. Work with Belmonttechnical managers, facility managers, and other University partnerdepartments to provide support for important initiatives and activities thatenhance the student experience. Serve as a primary technical contact and liaison with OSVES and other units for collaborative events and activities.

5. The above statements describe the jobs essentialresponsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of theduties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications :

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;

Equip people to solve the worlds complex problems through teaching, research and service;

And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Analytical Thinking: Abilityto identify issues, obtain relevant
information, relate and compare data from different sources, and
identify alternative solutions.

Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, usesindependent
reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies
and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary.
Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making
decision and/or recommendations.

Project Management: Ability to coordinate and
administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to
manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality
issues associated with the project.

FacilityManagement: Ability to manage multiple facilities and
liaise with bothoutside vendors and administration.

Written andOral Communications : Ability to present information to
individuals or groups; ability todeliver presentations suited to the
characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey
information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either
verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information
and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to
others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the
institutions strategic objectives.

Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft
Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
Ability to use AVID (Pro Tools,Media Composer, etc.) Ability to use
both PC and Mac. Experience withscheduling and inventory software.
Understanding of computer, audio,and video networking. Ability to
troubleshoot complex technicalproblems.

Workflow: Experienceworking in a fast-paced environment
and the abilityto respond to high-pressure situations.
Ability to thrivein an environment of hard work.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of
constituencies ina diverse community.

Required Education Bachelors Degree in a technical entertainment related field or equivalent.
Required Experience 10-15 Years strategic leadership, managing complex projects, budgets, and/or highly technical entertainment building spaces - recording studios, film facilities, live event production venues, or equivalent. Supervisory experience with direct reports. Preferably has experience in industry and higher-ed environments.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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