Department Technical Director - Hanover, United States - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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Hanover, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Purpose

Directs use of Film and Media Studies assets, including facilities and equipment spaces and studio spaces. Responsible for computer station hardware & software installation and upgrades, local server maintenance and administration, and overseeing asset purchasing. Provides support in the development, implementation, and oversight of film and video projects for students and faculty.
Description

F, 8am 5pm
Required Qualifications
Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 35 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in film or related field.
Possession of management skills and ability to contribute to a healthy departmental culture.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with shooting and editing a variety of film and video projects.
Familiarity with digital video, 16mm film, animation, and digital imaging hardware and software.
Ability to keepup with rapidly changing audiovisual technologies and techniques.
Evening and weekend availability required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts degree.
Three to five years of video production, filmmaking, computer, and internet experience, particularly in a collaborative environment with multiple colleagues.
Adobe/Apple/Avid/BlackMagic/Audio Engineer/Electronics Technician certification.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Roopika Risam
Department Contact Phone NumberDepartment Contact for Cover Letter and Title*
Roopika Risam, Associate Professor
Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Instructions

Description

Faculty Support

Works closely with department faculty in preparation of courses, including media resources and software/hardware/equipment implementation and workshop support.
Works with faculty and class TAs to produce final student public screenings.

Percentage Of Time

Student Support

Participates in the direction of student independent study projects.
Supervises student use of computing stations, including providing workshops on best practices and strategies for use of department lab spaces.
Provides creative and technical guidance to students enrolled in film and video production.

Percentage Of Time

Department Support

Supervises Department Technical Manager and Film & Media Studies Intern.
Assures active status of department facilities (classrooms, screening room, studio spaces, edit suites) and schedules maintenance work as needed.
Responsible for student computer station and software installation and upgrades, including management of local Avid NEXIS server.
Keeps up with rapidly changing audiovisual technologies while at the same time supporting older, established ones; researches and purchases equipment and software.
Works with faculty and Department Administrator in archiving student and faculty media projects and resources.
Works with Departmental Administrator for budgeting and purchasing needed assets and maintenance.
With Department Chair and Administrator serves as department liaison for extradepartmental requests for use of facility spaces such as studio or computer labs.

Percentage Of Time

50%
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned