Assistant Technical Director

Long Island University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Island University is seeking an experienced Audio/AV Support Technician to maintain and support recording studios, production labs, classrooms, and live event spaces across campus. You will troubleshoot A/V equipment, configure DAW workstations, and support livestreams and hybrid productions in Kumble Theatre.

The role requires 3+ years in professional audio/AV environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Pro Tools, Avid products, and control systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting professional audio, AV, studio, theater, or live event environments.
• Strong knowledge of signal flow, audio systems, and production technology.
• Experience with digital audio workstations and professional recording equipment.
• Experience with live sound.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support professional recording studios and production labs.
• Troubleshoot A/V equipment, studio monitors, microphones, software suites, and all audio hardware.
• Configure, maintain, and support audio software workstations including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and associated plug‑ins and software.
• Assist with equipment calibration, signal flow, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, warranty service, and vendor support.
• Provide technical support for university facilities, including technology, piano, and drum labs.
• Ensure all instructional spaces remain operational, organized, and fully functional for academic use.
• Assist faculty with classroom technology systems, software installations, and computer workstations.
• Support student projects, coursework, capstone productions, recording sessions, and technical demonstrations.
• Facilitate software deployment, updates, and license management for instructional computer labs.
• Train students and faculty on the safe and effective operation of university technology and production equipment.
• Support live events, showcases, recitals, theatrical productions, guest lectures, and industry events.
• Serve as technical support for productions and events held in Kumble Theatre, including evenings and weekends as required by the university's event schedule.
• Assist with venue setup, technical rehearsals, strike, and event logistics.
• Operate or support mixing consoles, wireless microphone systems, speaker management systems, and playback systems.
• Assist with livestream and hybrid event production as needed.
• Maintain inventories of audio, video, lighting, and production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections of technical systems.
• Assist with installation of new equipment, infrastructure improvements, and technology upgrades.
• Maintain technical documentation, equipment records, and operational procedures.
• Respond promptly to technical issues and service requests across university instructional and performance spaces.

Skills

Signal flow

Audio systems

DAW support

Live sound

Troubleshooting

Tools

Pro Tools

Avid products

Q-SYS

Crestron

Extron

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities

Recording Studio & Production Technology Support

• Maintain and support professional recording studios and production labs.
• Troubleshoot A/V equipment, studio monitors, microphones, software suites, and all audio hardware.
• Configure, maintain, and support audio software workstations including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and associated plug‑ins and software.
• Assist with equipment calibration, signal flow, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, warranty service, and vendor support.

Classroom & Educational Technology

• Provide technical support for university facilities, including technology, piano, and drum labs.
• Ensure all instructional spaces remain operational, organized, and fully functional for academic use.
• Assist faculty with classroom technology systems, software installations, and computer workstations.
• Support student projects, coursework, capstone productions, recording sessions, and technical demonstrations.
• Facilitate software deployment, updates, and license management for instructional computer labs.
• Train students and faculty on the safe and effective operation of university technology and production equipment.

Live Sound, Theater & Event Production

• Support live events, showcases, recitals, theatrical productions, guest lectures, and industry events.
• Serve as technical support for productions and events held in Kumble Theatre, including evenings and weekends as required by the university's event schedule.
• Assist with venue setup, technical rehearsals, strike, and event logistics.
• Operate or support mixing consoles, wireless microphone systems, speaker management systems, and playback systems.
• Assist with livestream and hybrid event production as needed.

Technical Operations

• Maintain inventories of audio, video, lighting, and production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections of technical systems.
• Assist with installation of new equipment, infrastructure improvements, and technology upgrades.
• Maintain technical documentation, equipment records, and operational procedures.
• Respond promptly to technical issues and service requests across university instructional and performance spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting professional audio, AV, studio, theater, or live event environments.
• Strong knowledge of signal flow, audio systems, and production technology.
• Experience with digital audio workstations and professional recording equipment.
• Experience with live sound.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills are important.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, conservatory, or music school environments.
• Proficiency with Pro Tools and Avid products.
• Familiarity with Q‑SYS, Crestron, Extron, or similar AV control platforms.
• Experience managing software licenses and computer lab environments.

Desired Skills

• Professional recording studio operations
• Audio system design troubleshooting
• DAW support
• Live sound engineering
• Livestream and hybrid event production
• Software deployment and license management
• Project planning and documentation
• Faculty and student support
• Training and mentorship
• Vendor and contractor coordination

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States