Description

Job Responsibilities

RIT is seeking a dynamic and experienced technical leader to serve as the Assistant Director/Chief Engineer for Engineering and Event Services within the Marketing and Communication division-University Production Services department. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and technical operations of major campus productions and events, including live broadcasts and streaming services. The successful candidate will provide strategic engineering leadership, manage a team of technical professionals, and collaborate with internal and external clients to deliver high-quality audio/visual experiences across the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering and Event Services Group, including full-time staff, assistants, and contractors.
• Collaborate with clients to plan and execute technical aspects of productions, including logistics, equipment setup, and live operations.
• Design and implement technical systems and equipment configurations for events, broadcasts, and consulting engagements.
• Oversee budgeting and cost estimation for equipment rentals, purchases, and technical services.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor for all production-related services involving audio/visual technology.
• Develop bid and scope documents, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage contracts for AV installations across campus.
• Contribute to strategic planning and institutional leadership within University Production Services and Marketing and Communications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in audio/visual engineering, broadcast production, or technical project management.

Skills

• Expertise in audio/video system design, event layout, and equipment integration.
• Strong background in studio and remote television production.
• Familiarity with SMPTE 2110, AES67, Dante, UHD/HD production environments.
• Proficiency in project management and AV infrastructure planning.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex technical projects.
• Commitment to continuous learning and service excellence.

The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program. Candidates can review page 4 of RIT's Safe Driving Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Television Production or a related field.
• Experience in an educational or university environment.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.