Position Summary:

The Specialist provides operational and technical support for Event Production Services. The position also assists with setting up and general support for conferences and events.

Description of Duties

Technical Support

• Provide technical support for events and conferences.
• Operate web-conferencing and other technology, such as Newtek Tri Caster Systems.
• Operate digital audio consoles to mix live audio for speech and live performance.
• Provide back-up support for audio/video operations in other departments where/when needed and workload permits.
• Record conferences, workshops, and other events as assigned.
• Trouble shoot audio and video systems quickly.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and update systems.

Conference/Event Set-Up

• Set up lighting, rigging, production audio, production video and basic event power systems.
• Ensure the technology requirements needed for clients.

General Conference/Event Support

• Provide back-up support in other departments.
• Utilize, troubleshoot PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’ s Degree or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Experience:

• Two years of working experience.
• Experience with conference/event equipment and audio and video systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Must be able to operate and troubleshoot standard and advanced media systems.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and external customers.
• Must be computer literate with ability to utilize Microsoft Office at an intermediate level and the ability to learn and utilize specific higher education programs and systems.
• Ability to learn and apply office practices, procedures, policies, and regulations that are essential to the position.
• Ability to travel locally.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations

Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.

Light to moderate lifting (50 lbs.) may be required. Evening and weekend work is required. Occasional travel required.