Audio Visual Support Technician - Colorado Christian University

About the Job

The Audio Visual Support Technician position is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Special Events. The Audio Visual Support Technician runs the audio, video, and lighting (AVL) for campus events, maintains all AVL equipment for the University, and post-produce content for recorded events as needed. This role is 100% onsite.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914.  CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV) 

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

 We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Minimum of one year of AVL experience, preferably with live events and broadcasts.
2. College degree in an AV discipline or equivalent experience preferred. Professional certifications highly desirable.
3. Strong customer service, leadership, and organizational skills.
4. A positive and willing attitude to learn new technology and leverage for process improvement.
5. Adaptability to work in a high pressure, fast paced, and changing environment.
6. Ability to manage live events by leading the AV team, collaborate with various departments, and meet deadlines.
7. Proficient in ProPresenter, YouTube, Live Stream, OBS, Vimeo, and basic IT systems.
8. Experience with Extron equipment is preferred.
9. Capable to respond in a timely manner to questions and inquiries via e-mail, Zoom chat, telephone or the work order system; proficient in Microsoft Office.
10. Ability to find solutions to AVL problems in unfamiliar situations with little or no assistance.
11. A willingness to engage in a team setting and collaboratively work together.
12. Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as events are planned.

Key Job Duties

Mission Contribution

Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Audio Visual Support Technician contributes to the mission by being member of a Christ-centered Event Services team that is committed to serving CCU students, employees, and constituents with grace and truth.

Event Support

1. Set up and run AVL programs and equipment for small and large-scale events across campus.
2. Manage and schedule AV Tech Support Work Study student employees.
3. Serve as a consultant for the Chapel AV team; assist with chapels twice per week during academic year.
4. Stream events to YouTube or Live Stream as requested; proficient in operating videography cameras.
5. Advise best practices and basic training for AVL equipment to student leaders and staff.

Operations

1. Leverage event management software, 25Live, to capture AV requests for future events; update event approvals and maintain AVL inventory list.
2. Work with Event Services team to communicate event needs and scheduling.
3. Collaborate with multiple departments to understand AVL needs for events; provide recommendations for event success.
4. Conduct site tours for campus events and rental clients; provide detailed assistance for events including layouts.
5. Attend regular team meetings with Special Events department; schedule regular meetings and trainings with staff employees.

Equipment Management

1. Manage the AV equipment in the Armstrong Center, Anschutz Student Center & Event Center (fix issues, contact third-party professionals, update technology, make configurations for specified events, etc.).
2. Track condition of and maintain the University’s AVL technology inventory; maintain optimal condition of storage areas.
3. Learn and implement new technologies, as industry standards advance.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.

Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $18.00- $21.50 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.