TECHNICAL EVENT SPECIALIST

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number S-3567 Position Number 74640 Type of Recruitment External Position Title TECHNICAL EVENT SPECIALIST Position Summary

Responsible for assisting University Events with the on-site supervision of technical operations related to the setup, production, and breakdown of events and engagements. Responsible for operating and maintaining complex audio and theatrical lighting systems.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Two years of experience in production services including audio, lighting, staging and rigging.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive and calm attitude.

Willingness to work varied hours due to production schedule.

Ability to problem-solve, lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization.

High level of energy and ability to relate well to others.

Ability to convert complex technical knowledge into manageable daily instructions.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Student supervisory experience.

Computer expertise.

Experience in event production in a university setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise for event production and reviews technical manuals for application.

Assists in the management of production equipment and facilities for use compliance.

Maintains equipment inventory, troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, and recommends equipment expenditures if necessary.

Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with departmental standards, policies, and guidelines and adheres to timely documentation and assessment.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Employee Group Supervisory Technical Staff Pay Level 4 Pay Range $14.50 - $23.00 per hour, estimated starting rate: $14.50 - $17.00 Division Finance and Administrative Services Department University Events Position Status Regular Position End Date Employment Status Full-Time FTE 1.0 Position Type 12 month Weekly Work Schedule VARIED Location Mount Pleasant, MI About the Department About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

Bovee University Center, suite 306

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn about this vacancy?

• CMU Website

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)

• HigherEdJobs.com

• InsideHigherEd.com

• Michigan Works Talent Bank

• Newspaper

• Professional Journal/Website

• Other Source

• • Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

• Yes

• No

• • If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

• Not Applicable

• Dispatcher

• Medical Faculty

• Office Professional

• P&A, SO or Faculty

• Police

• Public Broadcasting

• Sergeant

• Service Maintenance

• Supervisory/Technical

• • Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have two years of experience in production services including audio, lighting, staging and rigging?

• Yes

• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Recommendation Letters