Production Director, Audio/Visual

Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 58 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Salisbury University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Production Director, Audio/Visual in the Music, Theatre and Dance Department.

Primary Job Duties: Engineer, support and maintain all facilities, equipment and software for the department’s mainstage productions and related events, and oversee the department’s use of the shared campus recording studio. Additionally, the director will serve as a trainer and mentor to undergraduate design and music technology students, guest designers and technicians, as well as professors and staff.

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience. At least 4 years of experience with production in a performing arts environment.

The desire to collaborate with and support colleagues, and to train students. Experience with live audio for music performances and theatrical musicals, including competency with RF mics and IEM. Competency with digital mixing consoles, and the willingness to learn new technology. Experience with both live mixing and multitrack recording. The ability to draft a performance sound system, load in, line test, and assist in tuning/balancing. Experience troubleshooting systems and pieces of gear. Competence with com and paging technology. Ability to work an irregular schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. The ability to facilitate a safe production environment and model professional practices.

Must be detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal, customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem-solving, follow-through, time management, and oral & written communication skills. Also, must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

This is a full-time exempt long-term contractual (contingent II) position with a limited benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, paid leave, tuition remission and more. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. All documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any documents via E-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Applications received by May 22, 2022, will receive full consideration; the position is open until filled.