Audiovisual Production Coordinator

Boise State University

Job no: 499120
Work type: Classified
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Join University Event Services as an Audiovisual Production Coordinator! You will be working on the floor during many different types of events setting up and testing all aspects of the technology needed to make the event successful. You will be teaching, training, supporting, and scheduling a team of students to ensure all the AV event needs are met each day at Boise State. This team member will provide coverage Tuesday-Friday 11am-8pm, as well as Saturday 8am-5pm.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Provide support for audiovisual equipment and microcomputers associated with distance learning, broadcast, presentation, and classroom instruction; maintain inventories of parts and equipment; provide technical assistance to equipment users; perform related work.
Department Overview:
The Student Union sits in the heart of the Boise State campus and serves as the central hub for students, faculty, and staff. We foster a sense of community by embracing students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests from all backgrounds. We develop students as lifelong learners by delivering an array of cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs, events, services, and facilities.

Level Scope:
Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:
60% of Time the Audiovisual Production Coordinator:

Operates, constructs or modifies various audiovisual equipment and microcomputers associated with distance learning, broadcast, presentation, and classroom instruction. Specifically, hardware video codecs, video switchers, digital & electronic cameras, audio mixers, microphones, audiovisual, non-linear editing and signal routing switchers and camera control devices, audiovisual automated control systems, LCD projectors, screens and overhead cameras, camcorders, VCRs, TVs, television and video monitors, presentation systems, modulators and demodulators, and satellite receiver and distribution systems. Calibrates, repairs, cleans and lubricates electronic and electromechanical equipment and devices.
Sets up electronic equipment and checks for proper operation. May configure and connect various cables for audiovisual equipment; may supervise staff. Inspects, troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance. Provides technical assistance. Maintains inventory control records.

35% of Time the Audiovisual Production Coordinator must:

Assist Manager in planning and reviewing daily and weekly staffing schedule for events occurring in Student Union, Alumni and Friends Center, Special Event Center, outdoor spaces, and other user specified event spaces supported by University Event Services
Presets, operates, strikes, and stores audiovisual equipment (projection, lighting, theatrical rigging, and sound) as a daily technician for a wide range of event types, from general meetings to large scale events, conferences, and performances
Serves as a lead and backup technician for VIP events, including large cultural events and performances, press conferences, grand openings, and groundbreakings
Performs the duties of stage manager, lighting engineer, and audio engineer during live events, leading crews and teams in event production as needed.
Moves between front and back of house operations during multiple simultaneous events to provide customer service, audiovisual production, and timely support to a wide variety of event needs
Greets and welcomes clients before, during, and after events, ensuring sound checks, review of multimedia presentations for functionality, and discussion of key production elements
Coordinates work and provides task supervision to 10-15 student employees and may mentor student employees from the team as assigned.
Provides feedback and instruction to student AV Technicians during weekly staff meetings and performance of job duties, and may assist Manager in preparing and delivering semester performance reviews.
Reviews event set-up sheets, 10-day event projections, and daily reports to ensure accuracy of event staffing schedules and needs.
Advises University Event Services Event Coordinators on common recommendations for audiovisual production equipment and services for a wide variety of event types.
In conjunction with Event Coordinators, consults directly with clients and relevant event service partners to plan production of audiovisual services for complex and VIP events.
Consults with Audiovisual Production Manager regularly on proposals for equipment upgrades, lighting upgrades, and staying current and up to date with technology.

5% of Time the Audiovisual Production Coordinator must:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operations of telecommunications system
Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job

Minimum Qualifications:
Good knowledge of: the principles and techniques of digital and analog applied electronics.

Experience: reading and interpreting electronic and electrical specifications and manuals; analyzing complex wiring diagrams; providing instruction in the operation, calibration, repair, construction and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment; using standard electronic and electrical test equipment and bench tools; setting-up, monitoring utilization and repairing audio video systems, data projection and other classroom audio visual technologies; using personal computers and standard software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Salary and Benefits: $20.28 per hour. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:
Resume, Cover Letter, Three References
About Us:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/

Applications close: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:55:00 GMT

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