PT Tech Assistant

Job Title:

PT Tech Assistant

UWG Recruiting Location

Regular

Part-Time

295855

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation.

Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts.

UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally.

Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Our campus is located at 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118.

Faculty and staff members are expected to be physically present on campus as needed to support the in-person educational experience and on-campus vitality at the University of West Georgia. Depending upon teaching assignments and student demand, this could include the Carrollton or Newnan campuses.

This is a regular, part-time, non-benefited position that is responsible for providing general technical assistance to the Technical Director for the Townsend Center. The position will have high work volume primarily between mid-November through mid-May of each year, possibly through June. Work hours will vary each week according to production/event needs and will average approximately 10 hours per week over a 12 month period.

Work schedule includes some regular business hours, weekend and evening work. The work will follow the event schedule; this is critical to the success of the theater production.

This position will provide technical assistance for the Townsend Center to ensure the safe and effective operation of all events in the presence and absence of the Technical Director. The position will assist in the supervision of student and professional personnel. The Assistant also maintains and operates or manages the operation of all technical equipment. Success in this position relies on sold organizational skills, strong leadership qualities and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

A pro-active, patient attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with university staff and build a well-trained student crew is essential.

• Maintain and organize technical equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all students and clients
• Operate fly gallery and perform rigging
• Operate lighting, sound, video, and stage equipment. Teach students to do the same.
• Production Planning and scheduling with a high level of attention to detail. Knowledge of contracts riders, agreements, hang plots, light plots, sound requirements.
• Supervise students, employees and consultants during operation and production needs.
• Ability to perform maintenance on technical systems and general facility upkeep.
• Perform…