Extra Help Audio Hub Assistant

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University’s Academic Affairs division seeks an Audio Hub Assistant to support a shared audio hub serving CTK and TDF. Housed in CTK and coordinated with TDF, this role helps implement the college’s audio support plan, builds and maintains equipment inventories, and supports the facilities and labs that rely on audio for courses and productions.

You will guide student sound designers on live productions (theatre) and supervise student audio labor.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of audio equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience with live sound or production in theatre, concert, or studio.
• Availability for 28 hours per week through June 2027.
• Ability to inventory and document equipment accurately and safely.

Skills

Audio equipment

Live sound experience

28 hours per week

Inventory/document equipment

Equipment handling

Communication/mentoring

Reliable and self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in audio-related field

Tools

Pro Tools

QLab

Digital consoles

MIDI

Outboard gear

Job description

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Creative Technologies

Job Summary

The Audio Hub Assistant supports the College's shift to a shared audio hub serving CTK and TDF. The position is housed in CTK and coordinated with TDF. The person in this role helps carry out the college audio support plan, builds and maintains shared equipment inventories, and supports the facilities and labs that audio courses and productions depend on. They also guide student sound designers working on live productions, mostly in theatre, and help supervise student audio labor.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Working knowledge of audio equipment: mixing consoles, microphones, signal flow, cabling, speakers/PA, and basic troubleshooting
2. Experience with live sound or production, in theatre, concert, or studio settings
3. Availability to match production and lab schedules, which includes 28 hours per week through June 2027
4. The following skills and/or abilities:
   a. Ability to inventory and document equipment accurately (spreadsheet or database use)
   b. Ability to lift, move, and set up audio equipment safely
   c. Strong communication skills and the ability to guide and mentor students
   d. Reliable and self-directed

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in audio production, sound design, music technology, theatre technology, or a related field
2. Experience as a sound designer, audio engineer, or technician in a university or professional theatre
3. Familiarity with studio and electronic music equipment (synthesizers, keyboards, MIDI, outboard gear, multichannel/5.1 setups)
4. Experience supervising or mentoring student employees
5. Familiarity with digital audio workstations and live sound/theatre systems (e.g., Pro Tools, QLab, digital consoles)
6. Familiarity with equipment surplus, asset tracking, or university inventory processes
7. Experience in higher education or an arts unit

Work Hours

28 hours per week through June 2027

Proposed Starting Date

October 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Statement of Work Availability

Special Instructions for Applicants

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent employment. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
[e-mail]
309.438.2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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