Post-production Manager

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Nov 10, 2024

Position Information

Posting date	09/23/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129056
Position Title	Post-production Manager
Department this Position Reports to	Film and Media Studies
Hiring Range Minimum	$50,500
Hiring Range Maximum	$63,200
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	9-5, with adjustments for 1-2 evenings, including occasional weekends events
Location of Position	Hanover, NH 03755 BVAC, VAC 108C
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	NA
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	The Post-production Manager position supports all Film & Media Studies courses that include video, sound, animation, and/or time-based components. The manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Film & Media Studies, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. In addition, the Post-production Manager will maintain the analogue film suites, animation labs, and editing suites. They will work with the Technical Director to develop and deliver workshops and learning modules that advance course needs and support student projects.
Description	The Post-production Manager supports all Film & Media Studies courses that include video, sound, animation, and/or time-based components. The manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Film & Media Studies, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. In addition, the Post-production Manager will maintain the analogue film suites, animation labs, and editing suites. They will work with the Technical Director to develop and deliver workshops and learning modules that advance course needs and support student projects.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	BA or BFA degree in Electronic Media, Film, Graphic Design, Studio Art, or related areas; and/or a combination of education in different disciplines. Candidates will have experience working in education in K-12, higher ed, or community settings Equipment: Mac Knowledge of 16mm filmmaking Equipment inventory experience Software: Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition Knowledge on use of flatbed scanners and digital workflow Creative problem-solving skills Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively with less-or non-technical users, often under pressure, while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software Candidates will have experience facilitating technical workshops and/or teaching production methods
Preferred Qualifications	MFA degree in related field Experience as an artist, filmmaker, designer, or interdisciplinary practitioner Basic knowledge of data wrangling and data visualization, Rhino, AutoDesk, Autocad, Revitt, coding, physical computing (such as Raspberry PI and Arduino) and/or willingness to learn is a plus
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Erin E. Bennett
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-3402
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Associate Professor Roopika Risam
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-3402
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75809

Key Accountabilities

Description	Leading workshops and designing learning modules for software.
Percentage Of Time	20%

Description	Collaborating with faculty and staff on digital and innovative components of courses and proposals for new software
Percentage Of Time	10%

Description	Assisting students in problem-solving project ideas from concept to realization during courses, x-hours, and other high-demand times, which may include 1-2 evenings per week.
Percentage Of Time	20%

Description	Working on special projects as needed for Film & Media Studies, including video and sound support for courses and extracurricular, department-related activities.
Percentage Of Time	15%

Description	Teaching safe handling of equipment, spaces and materials, and maintaining areas for cleanliness as well as safety.
Percentage Of Time	25%

Description	Providing backup support to Technical Director, Production Space and Cage Manager, and Digital Technician Specialist.
Percentage Of Time	10%

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.