"Manager"

Position Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Manager. Reporting to the Co-Directors of Express Newark, the Manager oversees the audiovisual and technological functions of Express Newark creating full production experiences that enhance Express Newark programming. Committed to Newark's vibrant legacy of art and activism, Express Newark bridges the city, community, and campus to make art that matters and advocates for social change.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Oversees exhibitions, projects, events, and daily operations
• Provides direct oversight on sound, lighting, and visual production processes for all rooms, spaces, and studios
• Hires, trains, and supervises support staff, students, and interns for all productions including Works closely with Business Specialist and provides advanced technical direction on technology and equipment budgeting, purchasing, and expenses
• Maintains the inventory and stock of in-house equipment and supplies
• Manages the use of inventory by internal and external clients
• Services existing equipment and oversees equipment evaluations, hardware/software as it pertains to exhibitions, events, programs, projects, and daily operations
• Works with external vendors for audiovisual and technological external support
• Provides timely and accurate information in response to requests and in complying with the policies and processes of Express Newark, the Chancellor's Office (Newark), Office of Reservations and Special Events, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), and the Rutgers system
• Serves as initial point of contact for Express Newark's audiovisual and technological department, interacting extensively with the University community and the general public, ensuring a welcoming environment, and working closely and extensively with Express Newark, artists and curators in residence, other University partners, the Newark arts community, and the community at large

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of technical, audiovisual, lighting, visual, and technological production.
• Requires a minimum of five years relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of technical, audiovisual, lighting, visual, and technological production

City

Newark

State

NJ

Equipment Utilized

ETC lighting consoles, Soundcraft, Allen and Heath, and Yamaha sound consoles, analog and digital sound boards and systems, sound systems and speakers, videocameras, microphones, wireless systems, Lighting system infrastutures, Vectorworks, and LED technology. Projections, computer servers, video editing, 2d and 3d graphic software and printers, audio editing software. Creston, Smart Classroom technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Fast-paced, customer-service-focused environment
Must be able to travel to and transport materials to events, partners, and community sites Requires heavy lifting, light hangs, furniture moving, event and set construction and a high level of physical demands
Must be in all forms of communication with a wide variety of internal and external constituents on behalf of Express Newark.
Requires evening and weekend hours as needed

Categories

Administrative/Support
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number

270094

Posting Number

26ST0400