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The Equipment Cage and Production Studios Manager oversee the VPA Equipment Cage and production studios, ensuring efficient operations for the Department of Film and Media Arts (FMA). They hire, train, and supervise one full-time Cage Operations Supervisor and up to forty student employees divided into the following categories: Cage Team Leads, Cage Workers, the Repair Team Lead, Repair Technicians, and Lab Monitors. Collaborating with the department chair, they establish policies and standard operating procedures and develop/forecast long-term purchasing and staffing plans. They manage equipment procurement, supply chains, and vendor coordination while providing technical support to students and faculty. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and cross-department collaboration to maintain facilities that meet the evolving needs of the curriculum and student productions.