The Assistant Technical Director works closely with the Technical Director in developing, constructing, and maintaining the lighting and sound equipment for daily facility operations and scheduled special events in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, GSB Arena, Hammons Student Center, Plaster Stadium, and Betty and Bobby Allison North and South Stadiums. The Assistant Technical Director provides production assistance to University departments and organizations as well as commercial entertainers, organizations, and groups utilizing the athletic and entertainment facilities, recommends appropriate staging, tightening of counterweight ropes, lighting, and sound techniques for scheduled events and performances. The Assistant Technical Director supervises production and technical crews composed of student and temporary employees and acts as the Technical Director's representative when the Technical Director is unavailable for athletic events, shows, and meetings.