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ABOUT ORU
Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to "stay" in their faith but to GROW in faith and become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.
OVERVIEW- FULL TIME
Lighting design and implementation for ORU concerts and events. Responsible for all lighting inventory and maintenance of lighting equipment. Primary intelligent lighting programmer for chapels, concerts and other ORU special events in Mabee Center and other venues on campus.
Assists in the setup, installation, planning, and operation of audio, visual, and lighting (AVL) equipment on the ORU campus.
Assists the Production Director and the Production Manager on special projects. Assists other Production Engineers with concert and production setup, operation, and teardown of Production equipment. Experience with GrandMA lighting consoles, visualization software such as WYSIWYG, and CAD, such as Vectorworks, is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lighting design and operation for ORU concerts and events.
• Works in conjunction with clients to provide lighting design to enhance the event.
• Works with fellow AVL engineers in meeting audio, video, and lighting requirements for assigned University, Mabee Center, GLC, and outside client events that are held on campus.
• Works in conjunction with department production engineers to provide oversight of audio, visual, and lighting (AVL) equipment during functions as instructed. Ensures successful performance of equipment. Events include but are not limited to: Concerts, Chapel Services, Campus Worship, meetings, classes, lectures, special events, sporting events, etc.
• Provides setup and operation of equipment for scheduled events.
• Assists in the installation of new AVL systems in various facilities on campus, including event spaces and lecture halls.
• Work with Production Manager to schedule and oversee student workers and equipment to fulfill EMS and AV Requisitions for events and classes or lectures.
• Repair and maintenance of department equipment, cables, etc. Primary person for lighting equipment inventory and/or repairs and maintenance.
• Calculates costs for ORU events with technical requirements and submits report to the Production Director.
• Prepares proposals for replacement, repair, and preventive maintenance of audio, visual, and lighting support equipment. Contacts proposed vendors, prepares price estimates, Purchase Requisitions, etc.

COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION:
Requires High School diploma or GED
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and have an excellent driving record for the purpose of driving University vehicle.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Requires a minimum of two years full-time experience working in an entertainment center/event or educational AVL type setting.
Must have working knowledge of large-scale lighting, sound, and video reinforcement systems and have experience and aptitude for intelligent lighting design for event and concert environment.
Proven ability in operating production equipment, including sound systems, video projection systems, computer-based video presentations, general AVL equipment, and intelligent lighting equipment. Must have a working knowledge of large-scale sound reinforcement systems and experience with setting up and/or operation of AVL equipment. Requires the ability to read and understand charts, diagrams, schematics and/or blueprints.
Ability to create lighting plots in Vectorworks or similar CAD software. Must have working knowledge of large-scale lighting networks using sACN and Artnet protocols. A general understanding of electrical load calculations, as well as working knowledge of safe rigging practices, is required.
Previous experience in supervising student workers, interns, or other staff personnel is strongly preferred.
Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Good interpersonal, written, mathematical, and verbal communication skills are a must in regard to effective, consistent, and accurate communication with related staff, student workers, and the general public. Must be able to troubleshoot problems, provide suitable solutions quickly and accurately, and work under stress.
Must exhibit the ability to take direction and responsibility for follow-up of assigned tasks to ensure they are completed satisfactorily, accurately, and on time.
Must have the ability to prioritize multi-tasks amid a fast-paced, high-demand, and sometimes unpredictable work environment. Requires the ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines.
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality of information.
Maintains compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policy and its procedures.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS will include but not be limited to:
Sitting, standing, bending, stooping, walking, crouching, manual dexterity for operation of electronic equipment related to the field and office machines/computer equipment, twisting of upper body, and the ability to climb hand-over-hand. Vision to include: near, far, visual accommodation, color, peripheral, and depth perception. Must have the ability to hear sounds clearly and distinctly in order to be able to distinguish tonal variances. There will be occasional exposure to dust/mites, and electrical hazards associated with related equipment. Occasional to frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds.
The department's primary location is properly illuminated and climate controlled. There is exposure to varying temperatures and environmental conditions both inside and outside of buildings as the nature of the work dictates. Job responsibilities will require working at various locations on or off campus, both indoors and outdoors, in studios or in large, crowded locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.