Student Technical Assistant
Student Technical Assistant
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02-09-2025
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Job Description
30% Venue Setup
- Prepare performance venues to meet the specific technical and staging requirements of each production.
- Configuring lighting sound seating and other production elements to ensure readiness for rehearsals and performances.
30% Rehearsal and Performance Support
- Attend rehearsals and live performances as part of the running crew.
- Operating equipment assisting performers and production staff and executing technical cues during shows.
20% Venue Reset
- Restore venues to their standard or stock configuration following performances. Tasks may include striking equipment resetting systems and general cleanup.
10% Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance on theatrical systems and venue infrastructure including lighting sound rigging and other technical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
10% Departmental Support
- Assisting with special events inventory management or administrative tasks.
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 universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Up to 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Alex Weston
- Knowledge of standard theatrical operating procedures including the ability to hang and focus lighting fixtures program and operate lighting consoles configure and operate audio systems and perform other standard theatrical tasks in accordance with safety standards as indicated on application materials.
- Comfortable working at heights and working independently to meet the technical needs of productions.
- Familiarity with video production and live streaming technologies as indicated on application materials.
- Experience using digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as ProTools Audition or similar software as indicated on application materials.
- Working knowledge of QLab for audio video and cue-based media playback as indicated on application materials.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to audio lighting video streaming and multimedia systems as indicated on application materials.
Position Overview
The Student Technical Assistant plays a key role in supporting the technical execution of productions across various venues used by the Department of Theatre and Dance. This position provides essential support for the setup operation and maintenance of performance venues and theatrical systems within the Department of Theatre and Dance. Responsibilities include preparing spaces for productions and events assisting with rehearsals and performances maintaining equipment and facilities and contributing to the overall success of departmental activities. The role requires adaptability attention to detail and a collaborative spirit to meet the evolving needs of live performance environments.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to beconsidered for this position:
- Resume
- Cover Letter detailing your qualifications
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.
Employment Type
Student
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