If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position in the world of Higher Education working with Event Professionals, Students, Administrators and Faculty alike, consider the position of Audio Visual Manager at Hofstra University. A dynamic environment, this position is integral in executing successful events across the University Landscape. This position supervises, schedules and trains staff and student technicians, asses staff needs for professional growth and development, utilizes reports from the event scheduling system to assign staff for daily A/V set ups, provides technical and production support for commencement, convocation and other major University events, oversees and maintains technical support facilities, supplies and equipment including troubleshooting repairs and supporting students and departments as needed. Our basic requirements are: Bachelor’s degree, five years of audio and visual services experience, three years supervisory experience, ability to use independent judgement to solve complex technical problems under strict time constraints, ability to work independently, ability to communicate and work cooperatively with a broad array of administration and academic staff, departments and student groups, thorough knowledge and experience with the setup and operation of industry-standard A/V systems for live and hybrid events, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing platforms, relevant experience in troubleshooting A/V systems and technologies in a fast paced event environment with multiple event locations, familiar with industry-standard A/V technology, software and trends, demonstrated record of strong customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. We welcome candidates with experience in the following areas: event planning, event production, student center operations, event scheduling, staff development, training, and conferences,  experience with scheduling software, experience within a higher education setting, CTS or A/V industry standard certifications. https://www.hofstra.edu/about/jobs/jobs_popup.cfm?id=12689