Job Description

Job no:

503082

Department:

AVP of Student Affairs

Work type:

Staff Full-time Exempt

Location:

Alabama

Categories:

Student Affairs

Purpose of the Position:

The AV Event Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of audiovisual (AV) services across campus events and special productions. This role ensures high-quality technical support for academic, administrative, and student-led events while supervising student technicians, managing equipment inventory, and maintaining AV systems. The AV Production Manager works collaboratively with campus and community partners to deliver seamless, professional production experiences.



Duties/Responsibilities

Provides oversight and facilitation of daily operations, including supervision of event staff during and after regular business hours. Supervise and manage hiring selection procedures of AV technicians. Supervise and manage the training of the AV staff of 15-20 technicians Essential Edit Remove Prepares, approves, and adjusts staff work schedules to ensure campus event needs are met and deadlines are met. Assign jobs to 15-20 AV technicians and oversee their work. Consult with Clients, including faculty, staff, student orgs, and outside groups, on their event needs and decide what technicians and equipment are needed. Manage all AV inventory using inventory control software (e.g., RMS) Consult directly with the CGU Senior Director for purchases to best meet the campus AV needs Responsible for department chargebacks for supplies, materials, and personnel changes Manage multi-million dollar inventory of equipment Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree, 3-7 years of experience in audiovisual production, live event support, or technical theater, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience Proficiency with common AV systems: mixing consoles, projectors, DSPs, microphones, switchers, streaming platforms, and lighting control. Knowledge of MS Office Suite to include Word and Excel (of which should include proficiency in PowerPoint) Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Ability to lift and transport equipment (typically 40-50 lbs) and work evenings/weekends as needed Driver's license required

Desired Qualifications:

Master's Degree 10 years of experience in event production Experience supervising student workers and/or technical staff Midas Sound Consoles Black Magic Video Systems Pro-Presenter

Published Salary (if available):

$48,000 - $51,700

Advertised:

Dec 05 2025 Central Standard Time

Applications close: