VCUarts Art Foundation Program Facilities & Equipment Coordinator (Non-Benefited)

Job Duties

• Oversee the checkout process for both digital equipment and physical equipment.
• Ensure student workers inspect all equipment and components before issuing them, and confirm that students verify this inspection before leaving.
• Maintain and track department consumables in collaboration with student workers.
• Oversee specialty equipment located within facilities and specialty services.
• Cover the front desk when the Administrative Assistant & Communications Coordinator and a student worker is absent.
• Coordinate large-scale equipment checkouts for faculty and events.
• Support the annual student technology fee survey.
• Research new and replacement equipment options, considering both cost and capability.
• Provide technology and user support to faculty and students as needed.
• Troubleshoot smart classroom and equipment issues, and submit IT support tickets as necessary.
• Manage student workers and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Support the Administrative Assistant & Communications Coordinator in supervising student workers.
• Support the Administrative Assistant & Communications Coordinator in training student workers on the checkout process.
• Support the Administrative Assistant & Communications Coordinator in training student workers on equipment use and troubleshooting.

Equipment Checkout and Inventory

• Monitor equipment status and functionality.
• Oversee and track department consumables in collaboration with student workers.
• Oversee specialty equipment located within facilities.
• Oversee specialty services.
• Coordinate large-scale equipment checkouts for faculty and events.
• Support the annual student technology fee survey.
• Research new and replacement equipment options, considering both cost and capability.
• Develop tutorials and videos on technology and equipment usage in collaboration with the Resource Lab.

Facilities Area

• Oversee maintenance of department facilities, including storage, student presentation areas, and the green screen room.
• Oversee faculty reservations for student presentation areas.
• Inspect facilities for damage or missing supplies and submit work tickets as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for facility-related inquiries.

Program Events

• Support program-level student workshops.
• Support program-level events, including student socials, shows, and clubs.
• Support program-level involvement in university-wide special events, such as open house and new student orientation.

Qualifications

• BFA degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience in the arts.
• Demonstrate proficiency with audio and video equipment and digital technologies.
• Manage related gear and specialty equipment, including grip and electric equipment.
• Proficiency with Mac OS and Google Workspace applications.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, troubleshoot equipment issues effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with professional procedures and organizational systems.
• Effective independent time management skills.
• Proven aptitude for quickly learning new technical skills.