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Department

Film and Media Studies

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

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.

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR)

33072BR

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

Work Schedule

8-10 hour per week

Contact Information to Applicants

Lourdes Kalusha-Aguirre

lourdeska@ku.edu

Required Qualifications

• Availability Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-12pm, or 1pm-4pm, as indicated in application materials.
• Completed Basic Video Production, FMS 275/675, as indicated in application materials.

Advertised Salary Range

$11.00

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of video, audio, and lighting equipment as indicated on application materials.
• Familiarity with Mac computers as indicated on application materials.

Position Overview

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.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

30-Jul-2026

Anticipated Start Date

24-Aug-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include:

• Cover Letter detailing qualifications
• Resume

To ensure consideration, please apply by the application deadline of July 30th, 2026.

Position Requirements

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).

Employment Conditions

(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.