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Bradford Hall Technician

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Kentucky State University
Location
Frankfort, KY

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TITLE:  Bradford Hall Technician                                                                                                            

DEPARTMENT:  Division of Humanities and Performing Arts                                    

REPORTS TO:  Interim Chair, Division of Humanities and Performing Arts

EFFECTIVE DATE:  TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Full-time       

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Non-exempt                         

                             

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

Provides technical set-up and operation of sound and lighting equipment for scheduled performances held in Bradford Hall.  Oversees the facility and meets with the public, staff, and students to assure that all needs are met for scheduled events.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Runs sound and lighting equipment during events.
  • Assures that the facility is clean, accessible, and safe.
  • Orders sound and lighting equipment as needed for performances.
  • Coordinates repairs equipment as required.
  • Provided PA system for Bradford Hall Events.
  • Loads and unloads equipment.
  • Keep inventory records of all equipment within both halls, etc.
  • Works alongside IT, interns, or student assistants in the production of events depending on size and magnitude.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
  • Responsible for security and inventory control during scheduled events.
  • Friendly, cooperative, and a willingness to work with and share responsibilities with artistic persons and diversified student groups.
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    OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

     

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    High school diploma; 1-3 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.  

       

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of operational, facility, equipment, and resource requirements associated with special events.
  • Ability to problem-solve, make immediate decisions, and provide leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of staging techniques, materials, equipment, and facilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to assess customer needs, and resolve customer complaints and concerns. 
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    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

     

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Set-up and AV technical work for one (1) and (1) small auditorium in Bradford Hall.  Work normally performed in an office or theatre environment.

    Seating:

  • Large Auditorium, Carl Smith (Big Bradford) seats 900 persons.
  • Small Auditorium, Little Bradford seats 115 persons.
    • Stage Dimensions:

  • Big Bradford is an overall 43 ft. X 113 ft. with a proscenium arch at 48 ft. wide.
  • Little Bradford is overall is 29 ft. X 81 ft. with a proscenium arch at 28 ft. wide.
    • Considerable physical activity.  Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 70 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

    Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, with require following basic safety precautions.

    Evening or weekend work required.




    KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    502-597-6000
    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
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