Audio Visual Manager

About Hofstra:

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.

Description:

Reporting to the Director of Event Management, the Audio Visual Manager is responsible for the scheduling and daily operations of Audio Video services for the Office of Event Management & Conference Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Supervises, schedules and trains staff and student Technicians.
• Assesses staff needs for professional growth and recommends development opportunities.
• Utilizes reports from the University’s event scheduling system to assign staff for daily A/V set-ups.
• Provides technical and production support for commencement, convocation and other major University events.
• Oversees and maintains technical support facilities, supplies and equipment, including troubleshooting repairs.
• Other duties, as needed.

Occasional evening and weekend event coverage for major University functions is required.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five years of audio and visual services experience.
• Three years supervisory experience.
• Ability to use independent judgement to solve complex technical problems under strict time constraints
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with a broad array of administration and academic staff, departments and student groups.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with the setup and operation of industry-standard A/V systems for live and hybrid events, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing platforms.
• Relevant experience in troubleshooting A/V systems and technologies in a fast paced event environment with multiple event locations.
• Familiar with industry-standard A/V technology, software and trends.
• Demonstrated record of strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the following areas: event planning, event production, student center operations, event scheduling, staff development, training, and conferences.
• Experience with scheduling software.
• Experience within a higher education setting.
• CTS or A/V industry standard certifications.

Application Instructions:
For consideration, please send a cover letter with salary requirement and resume to:

Cornelius Collins
Director of Event Management
eventmgmtjobs@hofstra.edu