PSU Audio Visual Technician - Academic Year 2026

Job Information
Student Status: Work Study Optional – You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location: Springfield Campus.

Department: Plaster Student Union Administration.

Hiring Range: $15/hour.

Sponsorship Information: Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Operating Hours: The PSU is open Monday-Friday 7am-11pm and Saturday-Sunday 11am-11pm unless otherwise scheduled for events. Late nights and weekends are required.

Hours per week: 10–20 hours.

Primary Duties

Read and interpret room diagrams to assure proper set-up for events.

Set up and troubleshoot audio‑visual equipment including computers, video projectors, microphones, sound systems, and lighting.

Inspect equipment for damage, and communicate issues that need to be addressed.

Respond to requests from building managers and event coordinators.

Attend staff meetings and training sessions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A minimum 2.0 GPA.

Be a degree‑seeking MSU student.

Flexible availability including nights and some weekends, as hours vary weekly.

Basic knowledge and some experience working with technical equipment (computers, projectors, microphones, sound systems) for events.

Ability to follow directions, manage time efficiently, and work well under pressure.

Positive customer‑oriented attitude and professional image.

Additional Qualifications

Flexible and/or open availability, as event times and lengths vary each week.

Preferred: some experience working with large sound systems, event technology, and/or theatrical lighting.

Preferred: minimum 2 hours of daytime availability between 7 am‑3 pm Monday‑Thursday.

Non‑Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non‑discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417‑836‑4252.

Contact Information
Office of Human Resources: (t) 417‑836‑5102, Monday‑Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Student Employment Services: (t) 417‑836‑5627, Monday‑Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

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