Job Details

On-Call CINE Lab Coordinator

Position Number: 6508286
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Communications - Film and Video

On-Call CINE Lab Coordinator

Requisition Number: 66920
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule:
Posting Close Date: 07-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Cinema Studies invites applications for The On-Call CINE Lab Coordinator position! The role will maintain all Cinema Studies labs and classrooms computer use in the Cinema Studies department. They will work closely with faculty to determine current and projected needs of students in film production courses using expertise gained from work in the film production industry.
The position will be responsible for upgrades, maintenance, organization and the day-to-day operation of the production course lab equipment located in CINE classrooms; provide equipment, software and technical expertise for faculty and students; provide safety training to all lab users; provide hands-on training to staff to keep labs in good working order.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts (CINE) seeks to integrate the critical, historical, and theoretical study of cinema, media, and the visual arts, with artistic and commercial practices. Our department offers the academic degrees BA, and BA/MA in critical film studies, and BA, BFA, and MFA degrees in film and video arts. All of our students in the critical and production tracks complete a number of critical studies requirements including cinema history, film analysis, film theory, genres, documentary practices, directors, national and regional cinemas, and other history and theory classes. These courses are all coordinated with filmmaking and critical studies majors sharing their different expertise to make for a more engaging, deeper understanding of the subject of our studies.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

CINE Computer Lab Management and Equipment Maintenance

Maintain CINE lab computers to film production industry standards; creative output is not limited by technical restraints.
Set up labs for pedagogical use in film production courses; procuring hardware per faculty requests.
Research procuring equipment and software in conjunction with teaching and student needs.
Follow rules set by the University Office of Information Technology (OIT), Procurement Service Center (PSC) to procure hardware and software.
Keep CINE lab computers secure and networked. This includes attending meetings with OIT and representing the department on an official level.
Independently creating and updating manuals on lab software and best use practices for equipment.
Monitoring or changing safeguards to protect against risky or dangerous use of CINE equipment and software.
Cleaning and fixing of CINE labs, software, equipment, space and hardware. Using professional judgment to figure out the best way to perform this.
Keep CINE labs orderly and safe for use by teaching faculty and students.
Train student employees who will perform routine repairs and troubleshooting lab equipment and assist Coordinator in above tasks.
Attend staff meetings; communicating and synthesizing department needs in a team environment.

Software Licenses/Subscriptions Review

Keep computer software licenses and subscriptions current, so that there is no loss of capability in the CINE labs.
Procuring and installing software per faculty requests.
Report to Chair and other staff when licenses/subscriptions will change in cost or effectiveness.

Other Duties as Needed to Maintain CINE Equipment

Change space use based on departmental teaching needs.
Communicate, translate, and implement to Chair and other staff when OIT directives affect department.
The physical relocation of equipment as needed for courses, or teaching.

What You Should Know

The work schedule for this position is mainly weekday working hours, with occasional evenings and weekends. On-call and as needed. Weekly hours are not expected to exceed 10-15 hours per week.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this on-call position is $27.00.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job duties.
1+ year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned may substitute

What You Will Need

Ability to lead computer lab by updating software and maintaining hardware.
Knowledge of industry standards of film production & post-production software and equipment.
Ability to instruct others how to use software and equipment

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by September 7, 2025 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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