Technical Studio Assistant
Department HUM Staff: Music CHIME Admin About the Department The Chicago Integrated Media Experimental Studio (CHIME) is a vibrant hub for the fusion of computer music, composition, and multimedia practices at the University of Chicago. CHIME is comprised of three studios: Studio A (Production and Spatial Audio Lab), Studio B (Production and Synthesis Lab), and Studio C (Equipment Checkout Room). In addition to studio spaces, CHIME regularly produces concerts, such as its yearly electroacoustic music festival, CHIMEFest, and engages in collaborative projects with artists from across disciplines, both on campus and across the city of Chicago. Job Summary The Technical Studio Assistant is an essential role designed to ensure the accessibility and smooth operation of the music technology studio for undergraduate and graduate students. This position involves providing technical expertise, equipment management, and support for both academic and performance-related activities. The role bridges technical proficiency and educational support, fostering an inclusive, well-resourced environment for learning and creativity. Part-time, benefits-eligible | 20 hours/week. Example schedule: Monday: 11:00am - 4:00pm (5 hours) | Tuesday: assisting courses for moving equipment, audio needs of the events/seminar / etc. (2 hours) | Wednesday: assisting courses for moving equipment, meeting to discuss the needs for the week, lab monitoring, and equipment checkout time (3 hours) | Thursday: 11:00am - 4:00pm (5 hours) | Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm (5 hours). Applicants, when uploading your resume, please include all required application documents listed in the job posting to be considered (resume, cover letter, and references).
Responsibilities
Monitors and maintains studio equipment, including microphones, recorders, and haptic transducers. Facilitates equipment check-in/check-out processes. Expands studio capabilities by installing and configuring new equipment and software, including assisting to expand the multichannel audio capabilities of CHIME Studio. Conducts equipment repairs and tracks inventory. Provides assistance to students with software, electronic equipment, and studio-related assignments. Assists instructors with equipment setup and breakdown for performance-based courses. Develops accessible studio instructions, such as How to produce sound in the studio using the Digital Audio Workstation in 3 steps. Offers specialized guidance in improving technical skills, such as soldering and signal flow. Prepares and installs audio needs for concerts, talks, festivals, and other events. Provides on-site technical support during events for seamless execution. Records, archives, and mixes events. Recruits, schedules, and trains work-study students on specific studio equipment. Delegates tasks and oversees their performance to ensure studio standards. Applies skills to support the planning, development and execution of audio-visual productions with close supervision. Installs, operates and troubleshoots audio-visual systems, such as video conferencing, digital media, and desktop and network-based technologies. Provides projection services and presentation support for academic and public events within standard operating procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively which includes professional interaction with Faculty and visiting film makers. Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through Apply Job!