Posted: 09/09/2024
Category: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television; +1
Posting date
09/06/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1129016
Department this Position Reports to
Film and Media Studies
Hiring Range Minimum
$50,500
Hiring Range Maximum
$63,200
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
9-5, with adjustments for 1-2 evenings, including occasional weekends events
Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
BVAC, VAC 108C
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Production Space and Cage Manager supports all Film & Media Studies courses that include video, sound, and/or time-based components. The manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Film & Media Studies, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. In addition to the equipment cage, the manager will maintain the studios and work with faculty to develop and deliver workshops that advance course needs and support student projects.
Description
The Production Space and Cage Manager supports all Film & Media Studies courses that include video, sound, and/or time-based components. The manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Film & Media Studies, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. In addition to the equipment cage, the manager will maintain the studios and work with faculty to develop and deliver workshops that advance course needs and support student projects.
Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Education:
- BA or BFA degree in Electronic Media, Film, Graphic Design, Studio Art, or related areas; and/or a combination of education in different disciplines. Candidates will have experience working in education in K-12, higher ed, or community settings.
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Equipment: Mac
- Film Equipment inventory experience
- Creative problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA degree in related field.
- Experience working with 16mm film and video
- Software: Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition; Twine.
- Experience as an artist, filmmaker, designer, or interdisciplinary practitioner.
- Basic knowledge of data wrangling and data visualization, Rhino, AutoDesk, Autocad, Revitt, coding, physical computing (such as Raspberry PI and Arduino) and/or willingness to learn is a plus.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Erin L.Bennett
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3402
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Professor Roopika Risam
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
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Description
Vending equipment for student projects and classroom instruction. This includes ensuring equipment is in working order and kits are complete; assisting with tracking, inventory, and maintenance of equipment; and collaborating with the Technical Directors on equipment upkeep, maintenance, and check-out systems.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Collaborating with faculty and staff on digital and innovative components of courses and proposals for new equipment.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Assisting students in problem-solving project ideas from concept to realization during courses, x-hours, and other high-demand times, which may include 1-2 evenings per week.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Working on special projects as needed for Film & Media Studies to provide video/sound support for courses and extracurricular department activities.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Teaching safe handling of equipment, spaces and materials, and maintaining areas for cleanliness as well as safety.
Percentage Of Time
35%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.