Lindenwood University
Specialist, Audio
Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States,
Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.
PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking "Next" at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the "Experience" page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled "Resume/CV." This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.
Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only).Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title:
Specialist, Audio
Division:
College of Arts and Humanities
Evaluation Group:
Staff
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Starting hourly rate : $23.77 +Compensation offers are evaluated based on a combination of education, experience, qualifications, and other pertinent factors such as internal equity.
Reports To:
Director, Theatre Production
Positions Supervised:
Student workers
Job Summary
The audio specialist is responsible for all aspects of audio design and production in the performing arts department, as well as supporting other touring series and all external and internal rentals, occurring in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities and Execution
Leads on planning and organizing the design/installation, execution, and removal of all audio elementsOperates audio equipment and provides special audio effects as neededOversees audio production work of student employees and professional contractorsCreates, maintains, and modifies sound plots and paperworkCollaborates on planning and overseeing maintenance and repairs of all audio and related equipmentSupports the director of theatre production in budget planning and managing relevant budget linesTeaches up to two classes per academic year, dependent upon credentialing, performing arts departmental needs, and time availabilityService Excellence
Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellenceModels, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's valuesCommunication, Teamwork and Collaboration
Mentors student audio designers and technicians in professional techniques and methodsCollaborates with appropriate theater and academic staff to create professional-level audio designsJob may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field required; master's degree in Theatre or closely related field preferred.Minimum of 3 years' relevant professional experienceHigher Education experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
- May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and culturesWorking knowledge of Pro-tools, Q-Lab, Microsoft Office Suite, and Computer-Aided DraftingPreferred knowledge of video projection and Adobe graphics programsExcellent creativity, organizational and communication skillsAbility to use good judgment and think criticallyAbility to work autonomously or collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneouslyWork Environment
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions
Academic performing arts center environment, housing one large fly-house venue and one black box, plus academic administrative offices and classroomsMust be able to accommodate a variable schedule that includes nights and weekendsNon-Standard FlexPhysical Abilities
- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to navigate audio control positionsAbility to work at heights on ladders, lifts and catwalksAbility to lift up to 50 poundsRegular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.
PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking "Next" at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the "Experience" page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled "Resume/CV." This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.
Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only).Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title:
Specialist, Audio
Division:
College of Arts and Humanities
Evaluation Group:
Staff
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Starting hourly rate : $23.77 +Compensation offers are evaluated based on a combination of education, experience, qualifications, and other pertinent factors such as internal equity.
Reports To:
Director, Theatre Production
Positions Supervised:
Student workers
Job Summary
The audio specialist is responsible for all aspects of audio design and production in the performing arts department, as well as supporting other touring series and all external and internal rentals, occurring in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities and Execution
Leads on planning and organizing the design/installation, execution, and removal of all audio elementsOperates audio equipment and provides special audio effects as neededOversees audio production work of student employees and professional contractorsCreates, maintains, and modifies sound plots and paperworkCollaborates on planning and overseeing maintenance and repairs of all audio and related equipmentSupports the director of theatre production in budget planning and managing relevant budget linesTeaches up to two classes per academic year, dependent upon credentialing, performing arts departmental needs, and time availabilityService Excellence
Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellenceModels, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's valuesCommunication, Teamwork and Collaboration
Mentors student audio designers and technicians in professional techniques and methodsCollaborates with appropriate theater and academic staff to create professional-level audio designsJob may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field required; master's degree in Theatre or closely related field preferred.Minimum of 3 years' relevant professional experienceHigher Education experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
- May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and culturesWorking knowledge of Pro-tools, Q-Lab, Microsoft Office Suite, and Computer-Aided DraftingPreferred knowledge of video projection and Adobe graphics programsExcellent creativity, organizational and communication skillsAbility to use good judgment and think criticallyAbility to work autonomously or collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneouslyWork Environment
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions
Academic performing arts center environment, housing one large fly-house venue and one black box, plus academic administrative offices and classroomsMust be able to accommodate a variable schedule that includes nights and weekendsNon-Standard FlexPhysical Abilities
- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to navigate audio control positionsAbility to work at heights on ladders, lifts and catwalksAbility to lift up to 50 poundsRegular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.