Manager

Manager

Recruitment/Posting Title - Manager

Job Category - Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department - Express Newark

Overview - Express Newark is a center for art, design, music, and digital storytelling in Newark, NJ, where people come together to co-create and collaborate. It is Rutgers UniversityNewark's signature universitycommunity partnership dedicated to advancing creative practice, public scholarship, and civic engagement in Newark. Grounded in a commitment to equity, access, and collaboration, Express Newark actively cultivates a dynamic, open, and welcoming space for artists, students, and the community through our exhibitions, public events, and arts education courses.

Posting Summary - Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Manager. Reporting to the Co-Directors of Express Newark, the Manager oversees the audiovisual and technological functions of Express Newark creating full production experiences that enhance Express Newark programming. Committed to Newark's vibrant legacy of art and activism, Express Newark bridges the city, community, and campus to make art that matters and advocates for social change.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Oversees exhibitions, projects, events, and daily operations
• Provides direct oversight on sound, lighting, and visual production processes for all rooms, spaces, and studios
• Hires, trains, and supervises support staff, students, and interns for all productions
• Works closely with Business Specialist and provides advanced technical direction on technology and equipment budgeting, purchasing, and expenses
• Maintains the inventory and stock of in-house equipment and supplies
• Manages the use of inventory by internal and external clients
• Services existing equipment and oversees equipment evaluations, hardware/software as it pertains to exhibitions, events, programs, projects, and daily operations
• Works with external vendors for audiovisual and technological external support
• Provides timely and accurate information in response to requests and in complying with the policies and processes of Express Newark, the Chancellor's Office (Newark), Office of Reservations and Special Events, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), and the Rutgers system
• Serves as initial point of contact for Express Newark's audiovisual and technological department, interacting extensively with the University community and the general public, ensuring a welcoming environment, and working closely and extensively with Express Newark, artists and curators in residence, other University partners, the Newark arts community, and the community at large

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 77919.480

Mid Range Salary - 96454.480

Maximum Salary - 114989.480

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours - 9-5

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift - Day

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of technical, audiovisual, lighting, visual, and technological production. Requires a minimum of five years relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of technical, audiovisual, lighting, visual, and technological production

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Requires excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks Identify and repair problems Interact extensively successfully with a wide range of diverse individuals at all levels of the University community and external community.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized - ETClighting consoles, Soundcraft, Allen and Heath, and Yamaha sound consoles, analog and digital sound boards and systems, sound systems and speakers, videocameras, microphones, wireless systems, Lighting system infrastutures, Vectorworks, andLEDtechnology. Projections, computer servers, video editing, 2d and 3d graphic software and printers, audio editing software. Creston, Smart Classroom technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Fast-paced, customer-service-focused environment Must be able to travel to and transport materials to events, partners, and community sites Requires heavy lifting, light hangs, furniture moving, event and set construction and a high level of physical demands Must be in all forms of communication with a wide variety of internal and external constituents on behalf of Express Newark. Requires evening and weekend hours as needed

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST0400

Posting Open Date - 03/16/2026

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