Production Administrative Operations Specialist

Arizona State University; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reduction Program for staff

Health insurance

ASU Discounts

Paid time for volunteer and професs

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking an Administrative Operations Specialist 2 to support campus audio-visual needs and event venues. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the equipment rental process, supervising student staff, and ensuring efficient AV operations during events across Memorial Union and Student Pavilion.

You will collaborate with campus partners, plan budgets, and implement technology programs aligned with department goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Experience with audio-visual systems and event support.
• Ability to manage equipment rentals and student staff.
• Familiarity with union and center facilities operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and technical support for meeting rooms and venues, including after-hours.
• Supervise and train student workers, recruit and assign staff.
• Coordinate rental needs with campus partners and clients.
• Develop internship pathways with supervisor and Career Services.
• Manage equipment rentals, reservations, and checkout systems.

Skills

Music technology

Audio equipment

Team leadership

Budget planning

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DAW

Audio interfaces

Microphones

Video equipment

Job description

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Specialist 2

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Supports and instructs those served by the department with routine to intermediate queries, applies fundamental knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Job Description:

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 per year; DOE

The Production Administrative Operations Specialist supports the academic mission of the university by supporting Audio-visual needs for the campus community as it pertains to Unions and Centers facilities and other event venues. In encouragement of a strong campus community, with meaningful engagement opportunities, this position will develop and maintain the equipment rental process as well as supervise and grow the student staff which supports these efforts. This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of event support services and plays an integral role in the efficient and effective use of AV and other technology during critical involvement programs. This position is responsible for development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the technology program for the department.

What’s in it for you:

• Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Currently hiring for the following shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Essential Duties:

• Working collaboratively with direct supervisor, providing maintenance and technical support for all meeting rooms, ballrooms and spaces within the Memorial Union and Student Pavilion primarily during after-hours and on weekends.
• Manage, supervise and train student workers and aid in their skill development and technical proficiencies. Recruit and assign staff ensuring that they possess and practice the values necessary to achieving a high level of program and service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with campus partners to meet rental needs.
• Develop internship pathways for student employees, in collaboration with both direct supervisor and Career Services.
• Analyze the operations budget to determine strategies for using technology, coordinating equipment purchases and interpreting project needs to identify tech needs and project specifications.
• Develop, in collaboration with direct supervisor, strategies to identify sustainable pathways for enhanced revenue generation to support program experience.
• Provides leadership in identifying hardware and software needs and purchases, ensuring that they are consistent with department needs and industry’s best practices.
• Organize and manage equipment rentals/reservation/checkout systems.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, modifications, installs of existing equipment and software while participating in identifying and making recommendations for operational improvements to increase the efficiency and efficacy of the program to support desired outcomes of the students.
• Participate in project proposals and budget preparation of equipment needs and new technologies.
• Assist clients in identifying equipment needs, and recommend appropriate audio equipment, instruments
• Monitors the reservation system to ensure that all audio-visual equipment at special event locations is set up efficiently and promptly according to schedule, while also monitoring time and location conflicts.

Desired Qualifications:

• General knowledge of music technology, hardware and software including DAW’s, plugins, synthesizers, interfaces, controllers, mics and other associated audio and recording equipment.
• General working knowledge of large format studio signal flow and associated troubleshooting techniques.
• General knowledge of visual media technology which includes cameras, lighting, digital displays, HDCP and EDID protocols.
• An organized and accountable individual who collaborates well with colleagues and students and performs tasks with acute attention to detail.
• A team player who can respectfully work with direct superior while also being able to work independently and take initiative.
• General knowledge of audio and video sync and distribution. General knowledge of basic video production and video camera functions.
• Familiarity with both Microsoft and Apple operating systems.
• Ability to maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with key campus and community partners ensuring lines of communication remain open and projects move forward in a timely manner.

Working Environment:

• Use computers effectively – including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen and using mouse and keyboard
• Attending meetings or events throughout campus.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Department Statement:

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, Upward Bound and TRiO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services and others.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.