About the role
Overview
Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Remote Equipment Manager to manage the School of Communications equipment vault for the students, faculty, and approved external clients in their production work as required by the School of Communications curriculum.
About the School
We balance hands-on skills training with instruction in the liberal arts to prepare students for exciting and rewarding careers in advertising and integrated communications; communications/media studies; film, television and media arts; graphic and interactive design; journalism; and public relations. Our faculty includes award-winning professionals and internationally recognized scholars with extensive experience in their fields. We maintain a portfolio of more than 5,000 local, regional, national and international employers to connect with, and our student media organizations provide multiple opportunities for real-world learning experiences.
Responsibilities
- Manage the School of Communications remote equipment loan service as required by the curriculum of the school. Train work study staff on loan transactions, operations, and procedures. Maintain equipment to operational standards and coordinate service and repairs with industry vendors. Alert students with borrowed equipment of return date and time and process late fines as necessary
- Research and recommend remote production equipment to fulfill the needs of the curriculum and is current with industry standards and practices
- Provide direct technical and production support to students in the School of Communications to meet curricular requirements
- Be proficient in software used by the School of Communications including Connect2 rental and scheduling, the Adobe Master Suite, Microsoft Office, and the basic operations of the TV Studio including camera, lighting, audio, CG, server, and switcher
- Troubleshoot and take corrective action as necessary to maintain all production systems within the School of Communications. This includes routine cleaning of equipment, suites, and studios
- Conduct and teach scheduled production workshops to support the specific needs of the graduate and undergraduate curriculum
- Provide on-site support for SOC Open Houses, Admitted Student’s Days, Preview Days, and other promotional activities as required for the school and university
- Provide media production services (camera, lighting, post-production, studio) as required by the Director of Operations. Assist in production of original programming as required
- Enforce rules and regulations regarding the utilization of the McMahon Center resources. Take reasonable steps to maintain a safe and secure environment
- Positively represent the McMahon Center and the School of Communications to visitors and guests.
- Conduct tours as needed
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in media production, communications, educational technology, or related discipline
- Master’s degree in communications or related field is preferred
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in digital media production, including photography, and social media creation and design
- Proficiency with cameras, lighting setups, microphones and audio gear, and video editing suites (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve)
- Fluent with Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suites. Connect2 or other asset reservation software packages preferred
- Ability to work closely with students, faculty, and administrative staff to achieve their production goals with the school’s remote equipment resources
- Experience hiring, training, and managing student workers or graduate assistants who support media labs and equipment checkouts
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining university broadcast studios, green screens, podcast studios, and multi-camera setups
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000- $56,000. At the time of offer, the final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, including relevant education, experience, skills, and competencies, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Quinnipiac University offers eligible full-time faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, education benefits, and retirement benefits.