Media Resources Specialist

The Nights & Weekends Sound and Light Supervisor manages the technical, audio-visual and lighting plans to support the University's department, organizations and outside clients. The Supervisor also handles sound and light issues in the MSC happening throughout Non traditional business hours. This position develops and creates comprehensive event experience packages to plan and help enhance the faculty, students and client experience. This position will hire, train and supervise a student support staff to manage events and meetings in the Marshall Student Center.

• Works with MSC clients to meet their expectations, respond to inquiries and assist during
  live events. Solves SNL issues that may occur during events happening throughout the
  building. Serves as point of contact for sound and light issues for students, staff and
  clients the day of event as well as handling client and customer complaints and issues.
  Works with Sound & Light Manager to ensure all SNL equipment is stored and
  inventoried properly and in good working order.
• Works with the Associate Director of Event Logistics & Student Development and Sound
  & Light Manager on set-up and breakdown procedures, emergency procedures, and plan
  for upgrades in building technological infrastructure, room equipment and other projects
  as needed. Attends weekly MSC production meetings, sits in on planning meetings when
  needed.
• Assesses the quality of services provided by the MSC Sound and Light Department in
  order to continually makes recommendations for improvement and ensures students are
  adhering to the mission and behaviors of the MSC while working with the  Sound & Light Manager on maintaining the sound and light equipment while solving issues, before, during and after events. This includes supervising and inspecting SNL setups, assisting with high-level events, assisting with updating student employee manuals, planning student staff retreats, employee appreciation
  recognition week activities.
• Works with MSC Event Planners and Conference Services team regarding clients needs
  and expectations, mandatory presence for BOG, BOT, Presidential, Provost, VP of
  Student Affairs and VIP events. Also serves as consultant for large scale on and off
  campus events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with three years of audio-visual
equipment operation or related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree and one year of audio and visual experience. Two years of experience
in a higher education setting or hospitality.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.