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How to Apply
Please include a cover letter on the first page of your resume and provide context for how your experience applies to this position.
Who We Are
The LSA Technology Services team partners with students, faculty, staff, and other members of the LSA community to use technology and integrated solutions. We provide a broad range of services and skills to advocate for members of the LSA community and help them achieve their strategic goals. As a team, we have agreed on 7 core values:

• Learn what is important to others
• Seek to understand and be understood
• Be a lifelong explorer
• We do what we say we are going to do
• We've got your back
• Stronger together
• Find joy, daily

Job Summary
As an Audio Visual Technician with LSA Technology Services, you will collaborate with instructors and others to operate and resolve issues with a variety of instructional technology and audio-visual equipment. You will process and respond to calls or tickets for audio-visual technical support. You will provide media support for classes, special events, and conferences, which will include videography, video conferencing, video streaming, lecture capture, and projection. You will participate in on-the-job training to gain skills and expertise.
This position includes some evening and weekend work. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate this work.
This position is 100% onsite in Ann Arbor, located on the UM Ann Arbor Central Campus.
Responsibilities*
15% Technical pre/post preparation for courses and events
50% Provide service-oriented, high-quality customer service to faculty, staff, and students; assist with audio/visual and computer technology and media in LSA classrooms and elsewhere. Respond to faculty, staff, and student needs, and collaborate with other Technology Services staff to identify appropriate AV technology solutions for teaching and learning; act as back-up for
colleagues.
15% Troubleshoot technical issues; use a ticketing system to track operational problems with equipment and facilities; clean and maintain equipment
5% Train faculty, staff, and students in the use of LSA classroom facilities, equipment, and new instructional technologies.
5% Answer calls, chats, and walk-in questions for audio-visual technical support.
5% Use a web-based reservation system to maintain equipment inventory and data collection; work on teams to conduct equipment inventory and classroom maintenance audits; assist colleagues in the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of new technologies
5% Partner with colleagues on projects and technologies in team meetings and via electronic communication and social networking software
Required Qualifications*
At least two years of live event support experience
At least two years of experience with and knowledge of operating complex audio-visual and computer-based technologies
At least two years of experience in operating video and data projector systems and media control systems
Physical Requirements:
Move and transport objects such as projectors, screens, monitors, equipment carts, AV racks, and AV podia with weights up to 50lbs (frequency of working with the maximum weight may be up to several times a month)
Travel between buildings during inclement weather
Move cart-based equipment between buildings
Work in enclosed spaces in the vicinity of numerous electronic components
Navigate in enclosed spaces in the vicinity of numerous electronic components
Navigate to and from workspaces accessible only by stairs
Sharply focus projected images close up or from distances up to 200 feet
Rapid and accurate response to spoken directions from instructors, students, and others
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Additional Information
As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision .
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
281033
Working Title
AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN
Job Title
AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Dean: TS Support Services
Posting Begin/End Date
7/31/2026 - 8/21/2026
Salary
$42,000.00 - $49,200.00
Career Interest
University Staff United (USU)