JOB OPP - Assistant Director IMT Media Services- Azusa Pacific University

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Assistant Director IMT Media Services- Azusa Pacific University 
• To lead a team of Media professionals and manage the daily   
operational activities of the services and resources required to   
provide exemplary service to IMT customers (this includes the Media   
Services, Event Production and Video Production Service groups.); •   
Provide leadership and direction to maintain effective media services   
and activities by striving to continuously improve operations,   
streamline processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality   
seamless service. • Assure ongoing delivery of appropriate media   
services in support of teaching, research, and related activities. •   
Provide strategic direction for media technology integration and staff   
development 

Examples of Duties 
-Provides exemplary service to IMT customers 
-Leads, directs and motivates a team of diverse media professionals,   
and manages the day-to-day operation of the Media Services team 
-Develops annual operating and refresh business plans and budgets for   
media services 
-Ensures professional development of staff 
-Monitors budget expenditures and provides monthly management reports 
-Serves on campus committees representing IMT and Media Services 
-Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with   
those of the organization to ensure efficient operation of individual   
departments 
-Manages projects for the implementation of new technology pertaining   
to the Media Services group 
-Collaborates with faculty, departments and administration to   
establish goals and priorities for technology solutions to meet   
institutional instructional technology needs 
-Keeps abreast of new developments and emerging trends in the field of   
technology/media and understand APU culture and vision to recommend   
appropriate changes 
-Participate with peers within IMT and beyond in planning to   
coordinate media service activities across the University 
-Interact with vendors on a regular basis to provide needed services 
-Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology,   
equipment, and/or systems 
-Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education 
• A degree in business management, communications, information   
science, or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience   
and education. 

Experience 
At least 5 years experience in a management role, and experience   
directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 

Technical Skills 
• Experience of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management   
principles and procedures • Knowledge in the use of personal   
computers, presentation equipment and related software applications •   
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing,   
prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments • Demonstrates Servant   
leader qualities and experience in fostering a cooperative work   
environment • Excellent knowledge of and experience with managing a   
highly responsive service environment • Comprehensive knowledge of at   
least one media service in support of research or teaching • Aptitude   
to lead and work in teams including those which cross-organizational   
boundaries 

Planning Skills 
• Capability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range   
goals • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and   
procedures • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in   
area of expertise. • Demonstrated personnel management, project   
management and administrative skills 

Communication Skills 
• This person will be required to liaise with IMT's customers and   
external suppliers at all levels in an appropriate manner. • Strong   
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work   
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community   
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills • This   
person will also be required to work closely with other IMT staff to   
assist them with project management, budgets, and strategic plans;   
therefore, this person requires excellent communication and team   
building skills, working with other team members in a cooperative and   
trusting manner. • This person must be able to communicate complex   
technical details in a clear and concise manner to both technical and   
non-technical staff. These details may take the form of written and/or   
oral communications. 

Details 
Full-time position. Excellent benefits. Salary to be determined based   
on qualifications and experience. 
Apply: http://www.apu.edu/humanresources/apply/