Assistant Technical Director Campus Commons

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Technical Director Campus Commons

COMPENSATION RANGE: 48,440.00 - 59,440.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Dean Col Perf & Vis Arts Office

TARGET HIRE DATE: 12/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/04/2026.

Position Summary:

The Campus Commons Assistant Technical Director supports the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Campus Commons Performance Hall and other PVA performance and event spaces. The position provides hands-on technical production support in lighting, audio, video, rigging, and stage operations; supervises and trains student production staff; and serves as a technical lead for rehearsals, performances, and special events.

Working as part of the PVA Production Team, the Assistant Technical Director collaborates with faculty, staff, students, guest artists, and external clients to translate production requirements into safe and practical technical solutions. The position also assists with maintenance, inspection, organization, and continuous improvement of performance spaces, theatrical systems, equipment, and production procedures.

Job Duties:

50% Technical Production & Event Operations

• Serve as technical lead or production technician for rehearsals, performances, concerts, rentals, and special events. • Operate, program, install, configure, and troubleshoot theatrical lighting, audio, video, projection, communications, and related production systems. • Safely operate theatrical rigging systems, personnel lifts, stage machinery, acoustic shells, and other specialized equipment. • Coordinate technical setup, changeover, strike, and restoration of performance spaces. • Interpret event requirements and determine safe, efficient methods for accomplishing production needs. • Troubleshoot technical problems during live events and make timely operational decisions.

20% Supervision of Student Work Crew

• Direct, supervise, and coordinate student production crews during calls and events. • Assign work, communicate expectations, monitor performance, and provide coaching and corrective feedback. • Train student employees in safe operation of production equipment and established procedures. • Model professional production practices, customer service, teamwork, and workplace safety. • Assist the Technical Director and Production Team in developing and maintaining training materials, SOPs, and safety procedures.