Strand Union Technical Director

Working in the Strand Union building and reporting to the SUB’s Director, the Technical Director serves on the management team; actively participates in the on-site management and coordination of events in the SUB and the Norm Asbjornsen Inspiration Hall; supervises and directs staff as needed to fulfill client requests; and manages and operates the SUB’s and the Inspiration Hall’s technical resources. Responsibilities include:

Liaison with potential clients and Conference and Event Services to best meet the client’s technical needs (lighting, audio visual, computer, room set-up design etc); creates related production sheets; and ensures that client’s expectations are met day of event.

Primary point of contact for clients; available for SUB events, Inspiration Hall events, and other events across campus both indoor and outdoor, as needed by other departments working with CES that require technical production set-ups; and troubleshoots and solves technical issues for clients.

Provides video streaming services to clients as requested. Setting up and monitoring video streams of events.

Performs regular maintenance and upkeep on audio visual, lighting, computer equipment and other miscellaneous related equipment.

Supervises (hires, trains, schedules, evaluates etc) 1 part-time Event Technician and up to 5 student staff. Will directs and train full time staff as needed.

Maintains inventory control.

Researches industry innovations and forecasts needs of departmental equipment systems; recommends systems improvements to the SUB management team; and acquires new equipment.

Acts in coordination with teammates on production and operations of events within the facilities and partners with Sports Facilities Technical Director, UIT, and outside vendors as needed.

Actively assists with room set-ups and turn-a-rounds for all types of events with the SUB spaces.

Maintains current industry knowledge of technical equipment and trends; and pursues and suggests trainings as needed.

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