AV Technician

Position Overview

The Film & Media Studies Department at the University of Kansas is seeking an AV Technician to oversee operations of the equipment pool. The role supports faculty, staff, and students by checking out film, video, and audio equipment, coordinating classroom technology needs, and assisting departmental events and productions.

• Supervise check‑out and check‑in of film equipment
• Hire, train and supervise student hourly workers
• Manage reservation schedules, procedures, and databases for equipment check‑out
• Keep strict records of student enrollment, training, and contracts supporting all production classes
• Coordinate technology maintenance and repairs
• In consultation with faculty and staff, make recommendations for process improvements and equipment needs
• Maintain a complete, accurate, and up‑to‑date inventory of all FMS equipment

• Coordinate with faculty on classroom instructional technology needs
• Maintain and instruct students on software including Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, Toon Boom, and other helper applications
• Assist and instruct students in sound stage and recording studio usage
• Assist in maintenance and enhancement of production spaces including sound stage, recording studio, production classroom, animation classroom

• Instruct faculty and students in use of video, audio, and film equipment available from the Instructional Technology Pool
• Assist department, faculty, staff, and service center clients in producing film shoots and other productions on sound stage and in recording studio
• Assist faculty, staff, and students in troubleshooting problems with equipment, editing, production, and audio issues

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of experience in the management of film, video, and/or editing equipment and software
• Previous experience that required strong interpersonal communication skills, as evidenced by application materials

• Bachelor’s degree in film, TV, arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Apple computers, Microsoft suite, as evidenced by application materials
• Familiarity with theatrical lighting systems, as evidenced by application materials
• Previous experience working with wide‑ranging populations, as evidenced by application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references

John Mc Cluskey
jmccluskey

Advertised Salary Range: $44,000–$46,000
Anticipated

Start Date:

Monday, February 2, 2026

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industry: Higher Education