Position: Film Studio Manager
Company: California College of the Arts
Location: San Francisco CA US
The Film Studio Manager oversees the technical production and post-production studios on the SF campus, including equipment circulation for the Film Program. These studios include a production stage, instructional labs, teaching studio, audio recording suite, video editing suites
and equipment circulation room. The manager will facilitate and provide instructional assistance and technical support to students and faculty from all departments who use technology in these learning environments. He/she will also manage a team of student workers to assist in studio support and equipment circulation. The manager will create a safe and hospitable learning atmosphere for students and faculty, develop and manage administrative procedures, advise on studio access and safety policies, and administer procedures to maintain these policies. The manager will maintain a constant positive presence in the film programs. The Film Studio Manager works closely with the Film Program Chairs, SF Studio Staff, Academic Affairs, Media Center and Educational Technology Services (ETS) staff in addressing all studio and classroom needs.
REPORTS TO: Director, Technology Support ServicesDEPARTMENT: Educational Technology ServicesRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Reinforces classroom instruction on the SF campus by serving as an instructional resource. Provides assistance and advises students on solving technical problems, including the safe and healthy use of equipment and facilities used to carry out the production and post-production process.In consultation with the Film Chairs, ETS staff and the Academic Affairs office, researches and provides input on the annual Film Program operating budget. Manages, processes, monitors, and tracks expenditures. Administers procedures to report payments for Program equipment and services to the Business Office.In consultation with the Film Chairs, ETS staff, SF studio staff, the Academic Affairs office, and/or the SF Facilities office, advises on the development of policies and administers policies and procedures to manage studio access, equipment circulation and use of equipment by students and faculty.Recruits, hires, train, and supervise all Film studio and circulation desk student workers.Coordinates with SF Media Center staff as needed to maintain consistent AV support in Film classrooms and at the equipment circulation counters in the SF Media Center.Supports the faculty delivery of curriculum by facilitating and providing individual and/or group instruction on specialized, digital production and post-production techniques, equipment and workflows.In collaboration with ETS User Support staff, ensures the proper installation, configuration, deployment, security, and maintenance of hardware devices, such as workstations, decks, mies, and other related equipment as required for optimal production and post-production instruction in the film studios.In consultation with the SF Facilities Director and/or the Film Chairs, prepares for special events such as visiting artist lectures and/or demonstrations, program or student exhibits/screenings/performances, public tours of facilities, orientations and open houses.In consultation with the Film Program Chairs and Media Services staff, maintains equipment inventory and controls materials, supplies and equipment usage in the instructional program and studios. Researches vendors and equipment. Orders materials, supplies and equipment and coordinates program purchases with the College’s purchasing department.Maintains repairs and/or sends equipment out for repair as needed. Maintains film editing equipment and systems.Updates and maintains technical support documentation, including the Film Studios presence on the CCA website.Keeps abreast of trends in production and post-production through research, training, and attending relevant industry and higher education conferences.Ensures that college policies and regulations are respected within the studios.Performs additional duties as assigned, including possible assignments on the Oakland campus.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MFA degree in Film and/or equivalent experience. Demonstrated expertise and skill with digital film, video, audio, basic electronic fabrication and repair, light construction and facilities maintenance is required. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong customer service orientation and ability to be diplomatic and highly responsive in all interpersonal interactions.Advanced skill in communicating in critical situations, orally and in writing with business, education and community leaders. Demonstrated skill in managing student workers.Demonstrated skill with managing a budget. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 45 lbs. Ability and desire to keep skills and knowledge current in a rapidly changing field. Ability to juggle and prioritize among a variety of shifting tasks with patience and good humor. Work experience in higher education highly preferred. Familiarity with an art and design environment favored. Familiarity with equipment circulation software, ‘Web Checkout’ is highly desirable.TECHNICAL SKILLS: Expert knowledge with Mac OS X and professional NLE systems and workflows. Demonstrated knowledge of all equipment, tools, and processes associated with producing and editing digital video and audio including (but not limited to), HDV decks, digital media, digital cameras, Adobe Creative Cloud, AfterEffects and ProTools.LocationSan FranciscoAdditional LocationsApplication InstructionsApplicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume, as well as state salary history and requirements. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.Application DeadlineFor staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.EEO StatementAs an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.Questions?Please address any questions to employment@cca.edu.
and equipment circulation room. The manager will facilitate and provide instructional assistance and technical support to students and faculty from all departments who use technology in these learning environments. He/she will also manage a team of student workers to assist in studio support and equipment circulation. The manager will create a safe and hospitable learning atmosphere for students and faculty, develop and manage administrative procedures, advise on studio access and safety policies, and administer procedures to maintain these policies. The manager will maintain a constant positive presence in the film programs. The Film Studio Manager works closely with the Film Program Chairs, SF Studio Staff, Academic Affairs, Media Center and Educational Technology Services (ETS) staff in addressing all studio and classroom needs.
REPORTS TO: Director, Technology Support ServicesDEPARTMENT: Educational Technology ServicesRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Reinforces classroom instruction on the SF campus by serving as an instructional resource. Provides assistance and advises students on solving technical problems, including the safe and healthy use of equipment and facilities used to carry out the production and post-production process.In consultation with the Film Chairs, ETS staff and the Academic Affairs office, researches and provides input on the annual Film Program operating budget. Manages, processes, monitors, and tracks expenditures. Administers procedures to report payments for Program equipment and services to the Business Office.In consultation with the Film Chairs, ETS staff, SF studio staff, the Academic Affairs office, and/or the SF Facilities office, advises on the development of policies and administers policies and procedures to manage studio access, equipment circulation and use of equipment by students and faculty.Recruits, hires, train, and supervise all Film studio and circulation desk student workers.Coordinates with SF Media Center staff as needed to maintain consistent AV support in Film classrooms and at the equipment circulation counters in the SF Media Center.Supports the faculty delivery of curriculum by facilitating and providing individual and/or group instruction on specialized, digital production and post-production techniques, equipment and workflows.In collaboration with ETS User Support staff, ensures the proper installation, configuration, deployment, security, and maintenance of hardware devices, such as workstations, decks, mies, and other related equipment as required for optimal production and post-production instruction in the film studios.In consultation with the SF Facilities Director and/or the Film Chairs, prepares for special events such as visiting artist lectures and/or demonstrations, program or student exhibits/screenings/performances, public tours of facilities, orientations and open houses.In consultation with the Film Program Chairs and Media Services staff, maintains equipment inventory and controls materials, supplies and equipment usage in the instructional program and studios. Researches vendors and equipment. Orders materials, supplies and equipment and coordinates program purchases with the College’s purchasing department.Maintains repairs and/or sends equipment out for repair as needed. Maintains film editing equipment and systems.Updates and maintains technical support documentation, including the Film Studios presence on the CCA website.Keeps abreast of trends in production and post-production through research, training, and attending relevant industry and higher education conferences.Ensures that college policies and regulations are respected within the studios.Performs additional duties as assigned, including possible assignments on the Oakland campus.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MFA degree in Film and/or equivalent experience. Demonstrated expertise and skill with digital film, video, audio, basic electronic fabrication and repair, light construction and facilities maintenance is required. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong customer service orientation and ability to be diplomatic and highly responsive in all interpersonal interactions.Advanced skill in communicating in critical situations, orally and in writing with business, education and community leaders. Demonstrated skill in managing student workers.Demonstrated skill with managing a budget. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 45 lbs. Ability and desire to keep skills and knowledge current in a rapidly changing field. Ability to juggle and prioritize among a variety of shifting tasks with patience and good humor. Work experience in higher education highly preferred. Familiarity with an art and design environment favored. Familiarity with equipment circulation software, ‘Web Checkout’ is highly desirable.TECHNICAL SKILLS: Expert knowledge with Mac OS X and professional NLE systems and workflows. Demonstrated knowledge of all equipment, tools, and processes associated with producing and editing digital video and audio including (but not limited to), HDV decks, digital media, digital cameras, Adobe Creative Cloud, AfterEffects and ProTools.LocationSan FranciscoAdditional LocationsApplication InstructionsApplicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume, as well as state salary history and requirements. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.Application DeadlineFor staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.EEO StatementAs an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.Questions?Please address any questions to employment@cca.edu.
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