Technical Director

Technical Director

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

External applicants should use the WMU - Application.

Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Position Details

Posting Summary

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department Miller Auditorium

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1589P

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type NonexemptHourly

Pay Grade F

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range Pay ismensurate with qualifications and experience,bined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

General Summary

Oversees technical staff and ensures all required support is provided for programs and productions.

Major Duties

Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.

Contracts and estimates the projected costs. Responsible for guaranteeing that signed contracts are satisfied.

Responsible for the accounting and financials of all production including payroll, vouchers, credit cards, and estimated cost.

Communicates with various parties to ensure needs are met.

Monitors the condition and safety of equipment. Arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints.

Resolves conflicts between different crews efficiently.

Maintains up-to-date kledge of technical advances in the entertainment industry. Aids in the design and planning of equipment upgrades and development.

Works collaboratively with University personnel, production crews, and the public as needed to provide excellent customer service.

Makes final decisions regarding purchases of equipment in the technical area.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalentbination of education and experience.

Five years' relevant experience.

Supervisory experience.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbalmunication skills.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Stronganizational skills.

Strong office software skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Strong problem-solving, and administrative skills.

Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure.

Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with NFPA 101: Life Safety code.

Special Instructions to Applicants

External applicants should use the WMU - Application.

Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: wmichhrstafpensation.

Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:wmichhrenrollment-staff.

Physical requirements and working conditions

Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.

Work is performed in an environment with extremely disagreeable or hazardous working conditions with exposure to any number of elements and hazards on a continual basis.