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Audio Visual Aide
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Job ID 69933
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer LSA Technology Services
Category Service/Maintenance
Job Description

Audio Visual Aides (a.k.a. ROVER - Routine Observation of Vital Equipment & Resources) work in conjunction with the Technical Assistance Group (TAG) in maintaining LSA classroom functionality and standards. Our ROVER team is tasked with checking all LSA classrooms throughout central campus every evening, Sunday through Friday, looking for room issues, monitoring supply levels and checking the overall functionality of the spaces. 

During a typical shift, you will:

  • Be mobile for about 3 hours, traversing buildings throughout central campus.
  • Wear a backpack, weighing about 10 pounds, containing various classroom & a/v supplies.
  • Gain access to our web application via a mobile device to navigate our spaces and report issues.
  • Troubleshoot, test, clean and perform minor maintenance on classroom audio/visual equipment.
  • Be partnered with another student employee to help with task completion.

Up to six shifts are available on a weekly basis.

Educational Value

Student Employees gain valuable technology skills, learn how to work both independently and in groups, and gain an understanding about a variety of resources supporting technology and instruction at the University of Michigan. Students gain leadership, critical thinking, and analytic skills.

Job Requirements

Student Employees must be reliable, very self sufficient, enthusiastic, willing to learn new skills and must have excellent communication and problem solving abilities. Familiarity with computers and audio/visual equipment is desired, but not required. Applicants should be able to carry 10 lbs of equipment. Must be available to work evening hours (7pm-10pm) at least three days per week. Freshmen and Sophomores are encouraged to apply. Fall & Winter Work-Study is required for this position.

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 9.0 to 18.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At will or until no longer enrolled
Primary Contact Lee Coller
Primary Contact's Email lcoller@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location G314 Mason Hall
Phone N/A
Fax N/A