Audio-Visual Assistant (Student Wage)

The University of Virginia's College at Wise; United States; On-site; USD 16,513 - 23,519; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is hiring an Audio Visual Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering a hiring rate of $14.53 per hour. Responsibilities include providing technical AV support, setting up equipment, and assisting with events. Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in at least 12 credits, with skills in customer service and communication.

This role entails working independently and collaboratively to ensure a smooth operation of AV services. Candidates should be organized, dependable, and capable of handling physical tasks such as lifting equipment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and professional work habits.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and answer radio calls and service tickets.
• Perform setup and breakdown of AV equipment.
• Provide movie projection and sound services for events.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Current UVA student

Job description

Position

Audio Visual Assistant

Pay

Hiring Rate: $14.53/hour

Hours

Shifts are regularly scheduled between 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday – Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Sundays. Up to 20 hours per week. Duration: 2025-2026 academic year. Employment ends May 8, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and answer radio calls, service tickets, phone calls, emails, etc. that request technical AV support.
• Respond to requests for AV support in a timely manner.
• Notify the AV Manager and/or AV Support Technician or other professional staff when unable to resolve a problem or when equipment needs repair service.
• Support other AV Assistants when there are complex issues or problems with equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate them to the AV Manager and AV Support Technician via Microsoft Teams or other reporting mechanisms.
• Perform setup, operation, and breakdown of AV equipment in Newcomb Hall, satellite spaces, the 1515 Building, and other spaces or events as assigned by the AV Manager and/or AV Support Technician.
• Complete all required training to become familiar with projectors, sound systems, microphones, AV control systems, video conferencing, lighting equipment and other AV resources, as assigned by supervisor(s).
• When pre-arranged, meet with organizers upon arrival at their event to ensure technology needs are met.
• Provide movie projection and sound services for Newcomb Theater and other Student Affairs managed spaces (including some outdoor locations).
• Communicate frequently with and take direction from professional staff to ensure workflow is efficient.
• Visit all AV equipment on a minimum of a weekly basis to verify it is operational.
• Be responsible for all work shifts assigned and willing to cover other shifts as needed to ensure adequate coverage.
• Attend all mandatory training and staff meetings.
• Learn and abide by all University policies, including use of AV and any other institutional technology at the University.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate full‑time students enrolled in at least 12 credits.
• Must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• AV and/or IT experience is a plus but not required.
• Having a U.S. driver’s license is recommended, but not required.
• Must be able to perform moderately heavy physical duties (i.e., lifting and setting up equipment up to 35 lbs.).
• Excellent customer service skills and professional work habits.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable, responsible, and trustworthy.
• Organized and able to multi‑task.
• Ability to act as a team member.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Current UVA student.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: None.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.