ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / EVENTS ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION

Central Michigan University • Mount Pleasant, MI

402d • $50,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Events Engineering & Production at Central Michigan University is responsible for overseeing the technical production operations and event systems work on campus. This role involves managing day-to-day event engineering, providing technical support and recommendations, maintaining venue technology, and leading the training and development of technical production staff. The position also includes extensive event reporting, logistical planning, and vendor management, ensuring compliance with university policies and technical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in theatre management, audio engineering/recording arts, theatre design, lighting design, or technical event management.
• Two years of professional experience in technical production, event technology, and logistics, preferably in a university environment.
• Experience managing AV technology and systems.
• Experience in team/crew management and event planning support for technical operations.
• Experience managing students and providing technical training.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex details.
• Experience with technical design, event platforms, and diagram software applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of university policies, procedures, and facility capabilities.
• Experience working with event guidelines and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with new equipment and projects related to non-academic performance space.
• Experience providing creative technical event solutions on the fly.
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems or set construction.
• Experience working with facilities teams.
• Experience with budget management or event billing/invoicing.
• Experience with event software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees student technical training, development, and operations campus-wide.
• Prepares facilities agreement contracts and technical production approvals, documentation, and reporting.
• Reviews technical riders and provides recommendations for installation, requirements, event compliance, and management.
• Creates crew instruction manuals and day-to-day booking, crew instructions, and tech ops plans.
• Designs layouts, routes, timelines, and technical plans for event operations.
• Prepares and supports the development of final invoices for technical estimation and billing.
• Maintains inventory for department rental equipment and UE managed event venues and facilities.
• Supports event software platforms through request process and technical offerings.
• Prepares purchasing requests for off-campus contractors and vendors for all events.
• Oversees and manages technical event planning and logistics and campus-wide installations and removal of equipment and technology.

Benefits

• Access to a nationally recognized wellness program.
• Health care and benefits that exceed regional, state, and national norms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees