Assistant Director of Production Services

Assistant Director of Production Services

Job ID : 291335

Location : Georgia College & State Univ

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom

policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct

• . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Production Services is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all production technology and live event services within Event Services & Operations. This position oversees audio, video, lighting and related technical support for university events, performances, and external rentals, ensuring high-quality production standards that reflect the university's mission and reputation.

Reporting to the Director of Event Services & Operations, the Assistant Director supervises the Centennial Center Events Specialist and the Event Technology Logistics Specialist. This role coordinates production resources, mentors student employees, and ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained to industry standards. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings expertise in live event production technologies.

Responsibilities

Production Services Leadership - 50%

Supervision - 10%

Student Staff Development - 10%

Equipment & Technology Ovesight - 10%

Event Coordination & Support - 15%

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives - 5%

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience

Three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree

Preferred Experience

Supervisory experience

Background in higher education or multi-use venue operations

Experience in live event production, AV management, or technical direction for performance / event spaces.

Required Documents to Attach

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Manage design projects on your own.

Work with a team to carryout production design / support. Manage multiple complex productions with competing priorities.

KNOWLEDGE

Must be proficient in Vectorworks or CAD software, familiar with the Adobe Suite or comparable, QLab experience, Wireless Workbench or other wireless frequency utilities programming.

Understanding signal flow with digital and analog audio-visual devices and technologies.

Working knowledge of theatrical elements and utilities used in most event spaces. Understand basic computer functions and operations. Must have a basic understanding of networking with most of the technology demands of today.

SKILLS

Manlift / Genie operation, sound reinforcement with digital and analog audio consoles, lighting design and programming with ETC family consoles.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

To apply, visit https : / / careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu / psp / careers / CAREERS / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=291335&PostingSeq=1

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