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University of Michigan
  • Position Number: 1470413
  • Location: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance


Performing Arts Technology Studio Coordinator

Job Opening ID: 172234
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: School Music
Department: School of Music,Theatre&Dance
Posting Begin/End Date: 5/07/2019 7/07/2019
Salary: $0.00 $20.50
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Temporary Job Opening
The Arts

Job Summary
To be considered for this position, candidates must include a cover letter specifying their interest in and qualifications for this position. The cover letter should be the first page of your resume and uploaded as one document. Please include a list of at least three references to your resume.

NOTE* This is a temporary job working 30 hours per week from mid-August, 2019 to mid-May, 2020.

The Tech Studio Coordinator will support all aspects of operations in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Brehm Technology Suite facilities, including the Chip Davis Technology Studio, Music Technology Lab, Control Room, Edit Rooms (2), and Prototyping/Fabrication Workshop. Included as integral to this role, but not limited to: inventory, maintenance, upgrades, and diagnostics of equipment, supplies, and systems; developing training materials; providing training to facility users; providing production assistance; creating and editing documentation of Tech Suite events. The position requires occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Responsibilities*
  • Design and maintain an online inventory system for equipment housed in the Tech Suite.
  • Design and implement equipment sign-out/loan protocol; oversee equipment sign-outs, ensuring that all equipment is accounted for and in working order.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly working environment in all Tech Suite facilities.
  • Work directly with faculty and SMTD communications staff to promote and document Tech Suite activities and events through email, web, and social media platforms.
  • Maintain internal and public-facing event calendars and schedules.
  • Develop and regularly update training materials for Tech Suite Facilities and equipment.
  • Create and maintain workflows in the form of presets, configurations, and documentation for major Tech Suite systems.
  • Design and deliver training sessions for Tech Suite users.
  • In coordination with SMTD IT staff: maintain equipment; diagnose problems and implement solutions or in-house repairs where possible; coordinate with vendors for external repairs when necessary.
  • Provide production assistance for Tech Suite events.
  • Produce video and audio documentation for Tech Suite events.
  • Edit, archive, and distribute event documentation.
  • Assist with faculty-led recording sessions.
  • Using university purchasing systems and customized internal workflows, manage inventory of supplies and components in the Tech Suite Workshop.
  • Maintain consistent and professional communications with all SMTD constituents including faculty, staff, students, and administration.
  • Create, update, and maintain access lists for Tech Suite facilities.

Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's degree in music technology, recording arts, sound engineering, or similar.
  • Expertise with the following technologies and techniques:
    • Dante digital audio networks
    • Live sound reinforcement and mixing
    • Studio techniques for sound recording and production
    • Digital and analog audio mixing consoles and control surfaces
    • Sound recording, editing, and mixing in ProTools
    • Video editing in Adobe Premiere and/or FinalCut
    • Max/MSP
    • Soldering and simple electronics design/repair.
  • Impeccable organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Must be able to:
    • Routinely moves audio/visual equipment weighing up to 50lbs;
    • Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to service equipment;
    • Work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications*
  • Graduate degree in music technology, recording arts, sound engineering, or similar.
  • Experience as a teacher or trainer in music technology.
  • High levels of proficiency with any of the following systems:
    • ETC DMX Lighting
    • Avid S6 Control Surface
    • Qualisys Motion Capture systems and QTM software
    • Epilog Laser Cutter or similar
    • Desktop CNC
    • 3D printers

Additional Information
This job will be posted for a minimum of seven (7) days after which time it may be removed.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


To apply, visit http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/172234/performing_arts_technology_studio_coordinator





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