IMU AV Specialist
Position Summary:
To provide event planning and audio-visual services to student organizations, departments, and public constituents. Provides primary responsibility for customer service and administrative support including role as resident expert on audiovisual equipment. Provides primary oversight of the HawkeyEsports Arcade. Provides support as needed for security, emergency response and cleaning of the facility. Position has administrative supervisory responsibility for hourly, part-time student staff. Act as back up to facility coordinators and IMU Events Services staff members to meet business needs. Responsible for supporting and implementing the Iowa GROW program with student employees as a part of our commitment to student success.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
Meet with clients and assist with event planning.
Ensure all meeting and event activity needs are met with a primary focus on audiovisual equipment.
Oversee audiovisual equipment purchases, supply inventory, and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Make recommendations to Associate Director on potential new acquisitions.
Perform administrative activities such as preparation of specific and periodic reports, payroll for assigned staff.
Recommend improvements in service methods, equipment performance, use of equipment, and staff scheduling to increase efficiency and safety of departmental staff.
Assist with long range planning of department rate structure, equipment pricing, and services provided.
Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate and review the performance of assigned staff. Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
Participate in the development of hourly student staff through engagement in the Iowa GROW program.
For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work experience (typically 1-3 years) with event management processes and activities; ability to plan, organize and execute events and to coordinate resources before, during and after an event
Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Ability to calmly assess and resolve issues, handle customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and make constructive and informed decisions.
Work experience using standard office computer applications, i.e., email and MSOffice
Extensive experience setting up, programming, and operating analogue and digital sound boards and lighting consoles for large events
Basic knowledge and ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance
Desired Qualifications:
Experience using event management software (such as Event Management Systems, Mazevo), Microsoft Visio, Extron control systems
Basic experience with audio and lighting installations
Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from an emergency
Familiarity with gaming software and hardware.
Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
