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Audio Production Specialist, Conference & Events (FT), CFRN34066CES

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College of DuPage
Location
Glen Ellyn
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Full Time
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Community College
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Audio Production Specialist, Conference & Events (FT), CFRN34066CES

Audio Production Specialist, Conference & Events (FT), CFRN34066CES
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates the technical service, event staffing, and other service requirements, such as IT support, dining and custodial services for internal and external events. Work requires sensitive judgment in execution of duties to maintain positive public relations with staff and general public. Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills. Duties require an understanding of general management techniques and are performed under the supervision of Technical Supervisor of Conference and Event Services.

  • Coordinate the technical requirements and logistics for internal and external events by consulting with clients, Event Specialists, College departments, and external service providers; respond to client inquiries and requests; and schedule technical setups and services to ensure events are properly supported.
  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot portable and fixed audio/visual equipment and systems, including sound equipment, staging, teleconferencing and recording equipment, laptops, presentation systems, projectors, video screens, and related technology for events on and off campus.
  • Obtain quotes and coordinate, schedule, and supervise external audio/visual vendors supporting College events, ensuring services meet event requirements and College expectations.
  • Develop and maintain event diagrams, signal flow documentation, and technical schematics to support event planning, equipment setup, and troubleshooting of audio/visual systems.
  • Schedule and coordinate event setups and changeovers to maximize room and equipment utilization and minimize transition time and client costs.
  • Manage assigned audio/visual equipment by identifying equipment needs, researching specifications and costs, maintaining inventory and lifecycle records, coordinating preventive maintenance, and preparing purchase information and account documentation for Manager approval.
  • Compile and invoice charges to clients for technical services provided.
  • Train Event Supervisors and Student Workers in the operation of audio/visual equipment, technical procedures, and event support requirements.
  • Provide on-call and on-site technical support during scheduled events, respond to emergent technical needs, monitor event operations, and communicate issues to the supervisor as appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with College and Conference and Event Services policies and procedures; monitor the safety and comfort of patrons and staff, support emergency procedures, and ensure appropriate facility opening, closing, and event-related requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


    • Qualifications:

    • Education
      • High School Diploma required.
      • Training/Certification or Associate degree in related field required.
      • Associate Degree preferred.
    • Experience
      • Three years comparable experience in a large multi-purpose facility, specific knowledge of set up and operation of sound and computer equipment required.
      • Three years comparable experience in a large multi-purpose facility, two years experience in sound, lighting, and/or specialized computer equipment preferred.
      • Advanced skills and experience in stage rigging, sound, lighting, and projections preferred.
      • Experience with hybrid events, streaming, and networked AV strongly preferred.
      • Technical Skills: Audio mixing, video projection, streaming/encoding systems, conferencing platforms, AV-over-IP, and Dante networking preferred.


    Working Conditions:

  • Sound systems, built-in, and small teleconferencing systems, including mixing boards, amplifiers, etc., theatrical lighting systems, including spotlights, dimmer boards, etc.; telephone; computer; and freight elevator.
  • Operations of computerized lighting and sound systems.
  • Variable schedule including evenings, weekends, early mornings, and extended event days.
  • Requires physical activity including lifting over 50lbs, equipment transport, and extended standing.
  • On-call /on-call support for scheduled events required.
  • Heavy lifting may be required.
  • This position requires a background check and drug screen.


    • We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

    Hiring Range:
    7 Hourly Starting salary beginning at $21.70/hourly, based on education and experience

    If you require assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify Human Resources by humanresources@cod.eduor

    Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

    College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.



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    Organization

    Since its inception in 1967, College of DuPage has matured into something very special. It's a community college with far-reaching impact. We're firmly rooted in the community that provides our mandate, yet committed to reflecting the needs and demands of an ever-changing world. 

    From our faculty through to our Board of Trustees, we understand the importance of remaining relevant on multiple levels: interpersonal, academic, civic, cultural and economic. With a steady eye on regional, national and international developments, College of DuPage fulfills its mission as an educational and economic agent of change for the residents it serves.

    Beyond all other considerations, though, we are educators, devoted to the idea that knowledge is transformative. We believe there are few things more powerful than a mind engaged. We are excited by the possibilities ignited when knowledge is imparted through meaningful discourse, in the service of realizing each and every one of our community member's full potential.

    We invite you to find out more about the world-class institution available to you and your family, right here at home. 

    • Among the state's public colleges and universities, College of DuPage, with more than 28,000 students, is the second largest provider of undergraduate education in the State of Illinois, after University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
    • More than 25 percent of all District 502 high school graduates attend College of DuPage during their college career.
    • Each semester, around 28,000 students attend College of DuPage.
    • The Glen Ellyn campus covers 273 acres and has eleven major buildings. The Glen Ellyn campus is currently undergoing renovation and expansion through the Facilities Master Plan, which has an anticipated completion date of 2014.
    • College of DuPage has moved from a traditional model of accreditation to the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), a quality-based, continuous improvement model of accreditation through The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). This model is based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program and incorporates a review process designed to deliver clear, concrete and efficient feedback to participating institutions.
    • College of DuPage offers more than 90 certificates programs and degrees for today’s occupational and technical careers, and nine associate’s degrees in 59 occupational and 45 transfer pre-baccalaureate programs.  
    • Roughly 20 percent of students attending COD already possess a bachelor's degree or higher.
    • The College of DuPage Library maintains a collection of 245,800 books, 285,000 microfiche, 29,500 video recordings (VHS and DVD), 20,700 sound recordings (CDs), 527 current periodical subscriptions (7,900 bound periodical back files), and 18 newspapers.
    • There are more than 50 student clubs and organizations on campus.
    • College of DuPage is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (Member, North Central Association) and Academic Quality Improvement Program Participant.
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