Equipment Room and Media Lab Coordinator (0.55 FTE)

University of St Thomas•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Equipment Room and Media Lab Coordinator (Coord I) position within the department of Emerging Media. This position has a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 0.55. The expected schedule includes approximately 30 hours per week for 16 weeks during the fall and spring semesters, 18 hours per week for 4 weeks during J-term, and an additional flexible pool of 112 hours for summer/preparation work, to be agreed upon. The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of relevant experience in one or more of the following: equipment operations, administrative support, media production support, information technology support, inventory management, or a related area.
Experience using systems for scheduling, inventory, checkout, or other record-management systems
Experience working with media production equipment, computer labs, or technical equipment

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in media arts, emerging media, journalism, communication, computer technology, library sciences, information technology, or a related field
Experience working with media production equipment and software
Experience working in a multicamera production environment
Experience supervising or training student employees
Experience working in a higher education setting

Responsibilities

Manage the online checkout system for media production equipment, tracking checkouts, returns, renewals, late returns, and related communications. Maintain accurate lists of authorized users and track equipment usage separately for Emerging Media and The Crest. Ensure all transactions are properly documented.
Manage the inventory of production equipment, conduct regular inventories, document missing or damaged equipment, and arrange for replacements. Routinely check equipment for functionality and schedule/document repairs and maintenance.
Maintain the equipment room, ensuring equipment is organized, labeled, and stored correctly. Implement and communicate procedures for equipment handling, access, and reporting. Develop operational documentation and provide basic equipment-use review and first-level troubleshooting.
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise equipment room student employees, providing work direction, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to procedures.
Collect and analyze data on equipment usage and operational metrics, preparing reports and recommendations. Maintain accurate records related to equipment inventory, access, and incidents.
Manage routine setup, checks, and shutdown procedures for the multicamera TV studio and media computer labs. Monitor labs for operational readiness and perform routine maintenance and first-level troubleshooting for studio and lab equipment. Track escalated issues through resolution.