Event Audio Visual Technology Manager

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix seeks a Facilities AV Manager to lead the technology planning for university events. You will oversee audio-visual systems, coordinate with campus teams, and manage a diverse staff of engineers, technicians, and student workers to deliver high‑quality event experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, hands-on AV operation and maintenance experience, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating AV equipment.
• Experience with event technology setup, coordination and execution.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate AV event technology documents (setup sheets, floor plans, plots).
• Directly manage a mixed team of engineers, technicians and student workers.
• Develop training plans and monitor performance.
• Oversee large events including conferences, sports, theater and press conferences.
• Coordinate with campus scheduling and operations teams for event readiness.
• Manage budget and assess ROI for event technology solutions.
• Provide ongoing equipment maintenance and vendor coordination.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Event technology planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Audio Visual Equipment

Lighting equipment

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions

• Manages and coordinates various planning documents specific to technology needs for events to include but not limited to: Setup Sheets, Floor Plans, Stage Plots, Input Lists, Coverage Maps, Rigging Plots, Inventory Lists and Lighting Design.
• Directly manages a team of mixed professions that included Engineers, Technicians and student workers with a specific goal of delivering audio visual and technology needs for events.
• Manages and develops training plans and strategies for full-time staff including creating performance expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Helps to oversee high profile events but not limited to: Large Sporting Events, Conferences, Live Theater, Live Concert and Press Conferences.
• Coordinates with Campus Scheduling and Event Crew/Operations teams to ensure proper planning is in place for all event-related needs.
• Maintains a positive attitude and customer service disposition that can work as part of a team and individually when asked.
• Maintains a working partnership with relevant on-campus and 3rd party contractors to support various event needs with supplemental labor, equipment rentals or maintenance needs to keep equipment in working condition as needed.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve audio visual enhancements to internal and external customers.
• This person manages a budget and cost sheet that contributes to a larger P/L budget, must be vigilant with budgets and ROI when evaluating event technology solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

Highly effective communicator verbally and email. Ability to articulate rolls and responsibilities of various technology professionals. A high degree of organizational skills and time management required. Ability to manage complex tasks over extended periods of time. Familiarity with industry standard audio, video, lighting, and broadcast equipment. Ability to self-initiate and self-motivate and has a high degree of ownership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage department direct reports including full time employees and student workers.

Experience/ Education

Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College Demonstrated experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating audio-visual equipment setup and maintenance. Demonstrated experience with Audio Visual Event Technology setup, coordination, and execution. Operation of audio visual and lighting equipment used in a live production. Correct maintenance and use of equipment. Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

Sitting: 2-3 hours a day Standing: 3-4 hours a day Walking: 2-3 hours a day Lifting: Occasionally Carrying: Occasionally Pushing: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally Squatting: Occasionally Kneeling: Rarely Climbing: Rarely Reaching: Occasionally Grasping: Frequently Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously Driving: Rarely Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

#INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.