Student Equipment Assistant

The Student Assistant will support the operations of the Film & Media Studies Equipment Room located in Summerfield Hall. Responsibilities include assisting with the check-in and check-out of film and media equipment to students and faculty, ensuring proper tracking, handling, and organization of equipment. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of providing courteous and knowledgeable service to users of the equipment room.

75% – Equipment Handling and Physical Tasks

• Assist with the organization, transport, and storage of Film & Media Studies equipment, including cameras, lighting kits, tripods, sound gear, and other audiovisual tools.
• Duties involve frequent standing, lifting, and moving of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to and from storage areas, check-out counters, and classrooms or studios.

25% – Inventory and Software Management

• Use inventory management software to check equipment in and out, track usage, log maintenance issues, and ensure all items are accounted for and in proper working condition.
• Maintain accurate digital records and help monitor equipment availability and condition.

• Have completed Basic Video Production, FMS 275/675.

• Working knowledge of video, audio, and lighting equipment as indicated on application materials.
• Familiarity with Mac computers as indicated on application materials.
• Availability Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-12pm, or 1pm-4pm.

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.

Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

A complete application will include:

• Cover Letter detailing qualifications
• Resume

To ensure consideration, please apply by the Final date to receive applications of July 30th, 2026.

• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus