Computer and Film Equipment Technician, Film and Theater Department

About this role

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans.

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You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.  

Department Film and Theatre Arts Job Summary

Job Description COMPUTER AND FILM EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN   Maintain Windows based hardware and software . • Maintain hardware and software in Windows based computer labs, classrooms and faculty offices, including Windows and MS Office software as well as various film based software such as DaVinci Resolve, Avid ProTools, Adobe Creative Suite and Movie Magic. • Advising on purchase of computer software and hardware. • Help maintain classroom A/V equipment

  Manage film program equipment room .  • Develop training guides for new equipment and assist students with equipment.  • Scheduling and checking out/in equipment, sound stage and grip truck.  • Advising on purchase of new equipment.  • Assist in maintenance and repair of equipment, department sound stage and grip truck. • Manage, train and schedule Graduate Assistants and student workers in equipment room. • Complete an annual inventory of equipment w/ student assistants • Familiarity with digital video cameras, digital cinema cameras with lenses and full camera builds, LED lights, digital audio recorders and various support equipment such as tripods, stands, microphones, sleds, gimbals, etc.

  Required Qualifications • BA in Computer Science or Film Production and experience with computers and as a film equipment technician. • Ability to install and configure computer hardware and software specific to film production and teaching. • Ability to maintain an equipment checkout room with 2-3 person staff.

Desired Qualifications • Advanced degree.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.  • Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; • Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans; • Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.    References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.    This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.    As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

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