Elon Uni Careers
Title:
Technical Director
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week:
40
VP Area:
Strategic Initiatives
Department:
Cultural Programs
Position Summary Provide and help plan technical support for Cultural and Special Programs Events, including but not limited to Commencements, Convocations, Speaker Series, Concerts and other performances in various venues across campus. Help maintain technical aspects of McCrary Theatre and occasional other venues. Assist Technical Facilities Manager of McCrary Theatre with shows as needed. Supervise student employees and maintain safety regulations within all work areas.
Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theatre performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Minimum Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Music Technology or Technical Theatre with concentration in Live sound or Recording - or similar.
Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing Audinate Dante Level 1 & 2; Shure Wireless Workbench.
Job Duties
Provide technical support and planning (primarily in sound, but assists in all departments) for Cultural and Special Programs Events, Commencement, and on Convocations in various venues around campus.
Help manage, train and supervise student crew. Maintain a safe work environment and assist Technical Facilities Manager of McCrary Theatre with shows as needed.
Help repair and maintain all equipment for Cultural and Special Programs and McCary theatre. Track inventory, inspect rigging, monitor inventory of all equipment, safety gear, and expendables.
Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
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Technical Director
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week:
40
VP Area:
Strategic Initiatives
Department:
Cultural Programs
Position Summary Provide and help plan technical support for Cultural and Special Programs Events, including but not limited to Commencements, Convocations, Speaker Series, Concerts and other performances in various venues across campus. Help maintain technical aspects of McCrary Theatre and occasional other venues. Assist Technical Facilities Manager of McCrary Theatre with shows as needed. Supervise student employees and maintain safety regulations within all work areas.
Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theatre performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Minimum Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Music Technology or Technical Theatre with concentration in Live sound or Recording - or similar.
Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing Audinate Dante Level 1 & 2; Shure Wireless Workbench.
Job Duties
Provide technical support and planning (primarily in sound, but assists in all departments) for Cultural and Special Programs Events, Commencement, and on Convocations in various venues around campus.
Help manage, train and supervise student crew. Maintain a safe work environment and assist Technical Facilities Manager of McCrary Theatre with shows as needed.
Help repair and maintain all equipment for Cultural and Special Programs and McCary theatre. Track inventory, inspect rigging, monitor inventory of all equipment, safety gear, and expendables.
Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
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