Assistant Technical Manager (Part-Time) - Cinematic Arts

APU College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Azusa Pacific University seeks an Assistant Technical Manager for Cinematic Arts to support production operations, manage the Equipment Distribution Center, and provide high-level hardware/software support for department editing computers. The role includes scheduling student productions, supervising workers, and assisting in training.

This part-time position (20–29 hours per week) requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus on-set production experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• On-set film production experience preferred.
• Rental house operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Technical Manager on Production Operations & Equipment Distribution Center-based equipment.
• Manages scheduling of student productions & equipment checkouts.
• Helps with interviewing/training/scheduling Equipment Distribution Center workers.
• Covers EDC supervision alongside the Tech Manager.
• Coordinates with safety and risk management for safety holds and equipment pickups.
• Maintains Cinema Facilities in collaboration with the Technical Manager.
• Trains and supervises students in Cinema facilities and events.
• Performs final edits and finishing work on selected videos.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

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APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

The Assistant Technical Manager reports to the Technical Manager for Cinematic Arts. The Assistant Technical Manager for Cinematic Arts assists in providing and managing technical support for the Cinematic Arts majors. The Assistant Technical Manager manages department equipment inventory, provides high-level hardware and software support for department editing computers, interacts with department faculty, staff, and students to provide technical support solutions for classroom curriculum and educational productions, and serves as a project manager for student workers.

This is a part-time position working 20-29 hours per week.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Required Experience

• On-set film production experience preferred.
• Rental house operation experience preferred.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Collaborates with the Technical Manager on Production Operations & Equipment Distribution Center-based equipment.
• Manages scheduling of student productions & equipment checkouts.
• Helps with interviewing/training/scheduling Equipment Distribution Center (EDC) workers.
• In collaboration, the position also covers EDC supervision alongside the Tech Manager.
• Coordinates with the Cinematic Arts Safety and Risk Management Coordinator to manage safety holds and equipment pickups.
• Collaborates with the Technical Manager on maintenance of Cinema Facilities.
• Assist the Technical Manager with the maintenance, scheduling, and training of students of Cinema facilities.
• Provide technical support to department events.
• Collaborate with the Technical Manager to train & supervise student workers filming and editing department marketing videos.
• Perform final edits and finishing work on selected videos.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage details and follow through.
• Must be collaborative and an effective team member and team builder.

Mental Demands

• Ability to read quickly, discern content and make judgment calls to meet deadlines.
• Ability to both multi-task and to say "no" and concentrate on priorities when necessary.
• Ability and willingness to adjust work schedule to the demands of the job.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands

• Frequent physical work, including lifting (up to 70 pounds), reaching, bending and twisting.
• Moderate physical endurance.

Visual Demands

• Computer monitor and reading.
• See all colors.
• A variety of environments from office, to computer labs, to classrooms, to warehouses.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Proficient in NLE software (DaVinci Resolve preferred).

Compensation

• Grade 7: $19.49 - $22.41 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.