Media Resources Specialist

Job Description The Nights & Weekends Sound and Light Supervisor manages the technical, audio-visual and lighting plans to support the University’s departments, organizations, and outside clients. The Supervisor also handles sound and light issues in the MSC during non-traditional business hours. This position develops and creates comprehensive event experience packages to plan and help enhance the faculty, students, and client experience. This position will hire, train, and supervise a student support staff to manage events and meetings in the Marshall Student Center. Rate of Pay $43,000.00 annually ($20.67/hr) Responsibilities Work with MSC clients to meet their expectations, respond to inquiries, and assist during live events. Solve SNL issues that may occur during events throughout the building and serve as the point of contact for sound and light issues for students, staff, and clients the day of the event, as well as handling client and customer complaints and issues. Work with the Associate Director of Event Logistics & Student Development and Sound & Light Manager on set‑up and breakdown procedures, emergency procedures, and plans for upgrades in building technological infrastructure, room equipment, and other projects as needed. Attend weekly MSC production meetings and sit in on planning meetings when needed. Assess the quality of services provided by the MSC Sound and Light Department, continually recommend improvements, and ensure students adhere to the mission and behaviors of the MSC while working with the Sound & Light Manager on maintaining the sound and light equipment while solving issues before, during, and after events. Supervise and inspect SNL setups, assist with high‑level events, update student employee manuals, plan student staff retreats, and employee appreciation recognition week activities. Work with MSC Event Planners and Conference Services teams regarding clients’ needs and expectations, mandatory presence for BOG, BOT, Presidential, Provost, VP of Student Affairs, and VIP events. Also serve as consultant for large‑scale on‑and‑off campus events. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent, with three years of audio‑visual equipment operation or related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and one year of audio and visual experience. Two years of experience in a higher education setting or hospitality. Degree equivalency clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree. Senate Bill 1310 – The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S. SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements. A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

• a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree;
• e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment. Minimum qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310. Compliance with Background Check This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Florida