Position Title:Audiovisual Services Coordinator
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Large event operations or production experience
Experience in training, guiding, or mentoring employees or students in a professional setting
Prior Audiovisual troubleshooting experience, in-person or remotely
Job Description:
Are you passionate about creating seamless, high-impact event experiences through technology? Join the Memorial Union at Iowa State University team as our? Audio/Visual Support Specialist ?and play a vital role in bringing events to life at the heart of campus life.
In this position, you will be the go-to expert for all things AV-setting up, operating , and maintaining innovative audio/visual systems for a wide variety of events. From student org meetings to large-scale conferences and performances, your work will help shape memorable experiences for thousands of guests each year.
The ideal candidate will have s trong technical knowledge of AV systems and event production. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Experience supervising or mentoring others, especially students. And the Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
What You Will Do
+ Lead AV Event Support Set up, operate , and tear down AV equipment, including mixers, microphones, projectors, lighting, and cameras. Collaborate with event planners and clients to ensure flawless execution and document outcomes via post-event reports.
+ Team Leadership & Admin S upport a team of 4-8 student AV technicians. Oversee hiring, onboarding, training scheduling, and time approvals. Maintain documentation, inventory, and assist with equipment upgrades.
+ Install & Maintain AV Systems C ollaborate and assist in the installation and configuration of AV systems across the Memorial Union. Oversee preventative maintenance.
+ Tech Support Provide hardware/software support to staff, train users, and assist with workstation and peripheral installations.
+ Other Duties Pitch in wherever needed to support the success of the department.
About the Memorial Union
The Memorial Union at Iowa State University serves as a vibrant hub for student life and campus events. The Memorial Union is also known for transformative experiences, engaging programs, impressive facilities, outstanding services, and collaborative partnerships that align with the academic mission of ISU.
Learn more Memorial Union (https://www.mu.iastate.edu/)
Level Guidelines
+ Career-level position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of related competencies
+ Works under direct to general supervision and may receive guidance on more complex assignments
+ Follows established procedures for work assignments, and completes assignments that are semi-routine and may be atypical in nature
+ Applies thorough knowledge to respond to inquiries and requests
+ Able to resolve most problems and issues and respond to requests without escalation
+ Provides guidance to students
+ May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS806
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae
+ Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
+ Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
+ Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
+ Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
+ Life insurance and long-term disability
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Various voluntary benefits and discounts
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: June 25, 2025
Posting Close Date:July 6, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R17326
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.
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