Staff Assistant
Job Description
About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional: Professional
Department: Performing Arts Center
Local Title: Assistant Production Manager/ Audio Engineer
Budget Title: Staff Assistant
Rank: SL-2
Line Number: 20843
FTE: Full-Time
Negotiating Unit: UUP
FLSA: Exempt
Department Website
Brief Job Description
The Assistant Production Manager/ Audio Engineer functions primarily as the Performing Arts Center Head Sound Engineer and oversees all technical and equipment use in the Ciminelli Recital Hall and the LoRusso recording studio. Acting as the Recital Hall Manager they are also the direct-report supervisor of all Ciminelli Recital Hall FOH and technical staff during events. Additional responsibilities for the music department include serving as a liaison with rental clients, students, faculty, and campus events management to coordinate usage of the Hall. Responsibilities include ensuring all audio needs for clients performing in the PAC are met, helping train new staff and students on equipment and systems, and overseeing day-to-day PAC technical operations in the absence of the Production Manager.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Progressive experience in live performance production
Understanding of sound, lighting and video equipment
Experience training and supervising staff in technical production
Ability to work nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of DANTE and Pro Tools
Anticipated Date of Hire: 09/01/2023
Priority Review Date
07/15/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Contact Email: binderad@buffalostate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at kawalel@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
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