LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

Position Description & Qualifications

Reports to: Director of Film Studies

Location: Alice Chapman Hall

Primary Objective:

The full-time Film Studies Program Support Coordinator serves a vital role in providing support with the day-to-day operations of the Film Studies department. This position will provide a high level of program support to a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and other internal and external constituents. This is a salary non-exempt position staffed 11 months out of the year, between August and June, with the month of July off.

Job Responsibilities:

Equipment Support

• Oversee equipment checkout procedures and administer the online checkout system.
• Train and supervise student checkout workers.
• Collaborate with student workers to create supporting equipment checkout materials including videos and guides.
• Provide basic training and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students with special checkout requests.
• Perform basic maintenance of film/ video equipment and coordinate necessary servicing and repair.
• Maintain accurate inventory of film/ video equipment and an organized equipment room.
• Work with the Director of Film Studies to recommend equipment purchases, research vendors, obtain price quotes, and place orders for film/ video equipment and supplies.

Classroom and Facility Assistance & Support

• Prep and set up equipment and facilities, including studio lighting, in support of classroom activities and Film Studies events.
• Maintain classroom, studio, sound booth, editing lab, and animation suite equipment and provide AV support and troubleshooting as needed.
• Certify students on the studio scissor lift (instructor certification training will be provided).
• Occasional clip compilations and DVD transfers for classroom use.
• Coordinate film to video transfers.

General Program Support

• Serve as primary contact for the Film Studies program, directing calls or inquiries while providing a high level of professionalism.
• Serve as liaison to IT, Facility Services, and other university offices.
• Collaborate with members of the Film Studies program to provide day-to-day support and assistance.
• Perform other duties in support of the Film Studies program as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of audio/ video production and field equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of studio lighting.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to be trained on, additional specialized software (Adobe CS, Davinci Resolve, Protools, Dragonframe).
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to be trained on, 16mm film equipment and workflows, analog cameras, and multiplane animation stands.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiar with Mac computers.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull production equipment up to 80lbs.
• Willingness to undergo training to receive instructor certification on the studio scissor lift.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals at varying levels with a high degree of tact, poise, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work independently, maintain flexibility while managing competing priorities, and adapt and respond to ambiguous or urgent situations.
• A proactive, positive, and professional attitude with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• B.A. in related field or significant professional experience required, M.F.A preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with audio/ video equipment and production facilities.
• Prior experience with 16mm film workflows and equipment preferred.
• 1+ year of experience providing academic program support preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in production equipment maintenance and/or repair preferred.