Senior College Laboratory Technician (Classroom) - Department of Film and Media Studies **GENERAL DUTIES** Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework. -Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment -Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions -Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff -Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories -Maintains safety and hygiene standards -Documents laboratory activities -Performs related duties as assigned. **CONTRACT TITLE** Senior College Laboratory Technician **FLSA** Non-exempt **CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION** The Department of Film and Media Studies (http://www.fm.hunter.cuny.edu) at Hunter College of The City University of New York invites applications for a Senior College Lab Technician position. This position reports to the Department Chair. The Department of Film and Media Studies at Hunter College (CUNY) seeks a College Lab Technician for Equipment Purchasing, Circulation and Training. The successful hire will have excellent knowledge of contemporary equipment for documentary, narrative and other forms of moving image media, including cameras, lighting, audio and grip equipment. They will be organized and adept at supervising staff, work study students and interns. They will enjoy mentoring students and be able to organize and provide support for production classes and faculty. Responsibilities include: • Organize and maintain approximately 600SF equipment inventory for Film and Media courses, valued at approximately $1.4 million. • Create and maintain system for equipment checkout by approximately 600 students per semester. • Research and purchase new equipment in consultation with Department Chair and production faculty. Stay abreast of new developments and trends in equipment for narrative, documentary, emerging media and journalism. • Budget for equipment is between $50,000 and $100,000 per year. • Interface with various Hunter College budgeting and purchasing departments and processes to facilitate equipment purchase. • Train faculty in the use of department equipment. • Train students in the use of department equipment. This may include running workshops inside and outside of class time. • Hire and supervise College Assistants and work studystudents to assist with equipment checkout. • Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** High School Diploma with a minimum of eight years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate's degree may be substituted for two years' experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience. This position may also require the ability to supervise others. **OTHER QUALIFICATIONS** BA. Experience with film and video production equipment. Experience teaching or training in the use of film, video and audio recording equipment. Experience managing staff, preferred. **COMPENSATION** $70,501 - $75,929 depending on experience. **BENEFITS** CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria. **HOW TO APPLY** Applicationsmust be submittedonlineby accessingthe CUNY Portal on City Universityof New Yorkjob website www . cuny . edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 29386. Click on the "Apply Now" buttonand followthe applicationinstructions.Currentusers of the site should access their establishedaccounts;new usersshould follow the instructionsto set up an account. Please have your documentsavailableto attach into the application before you begin.Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE documentunder CV/ Resume(do not upload individual files for a coverletter,references,etc.).The documentmustbe in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.rtf, or textformat- and nameof file shouldnotexceedten (10)characters -alsoDONOT USESYMBOLS(suchas accents(e,e, (a,ior 6),fi, u, ·,,-,\_orc;)). Incompleteapplicationswillnotbeconsidered.Please include: •CoverLetterorStatementofscholarlyinterests •CurriculumVitae/Resume •Namesandcontactinformationof3references UploadalldocumentsasONEsinglefile--PDFformatpreferred. **CLOSING DATE** -REVISED- Applicants seeking full consideration should apply no later than Dec. 6, 2024. Search will remain open until filled. **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 29386 Location Hunter College