Position Details
The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) at University of Tampa seeks a Media Production Coordinator (MPC), a 12-month Instructional Staff position supporting CAL faculty, staff, and students through instructional assistance, facility operations, and half-time teaching of production courses.
The position reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters.
This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.
Responsibilities:
Provide workshops, demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction on production equipment, lighting, cameras, audio workflows, and the Virtual Production Studio. Assist faculty during classes and manage equipment setup, delivery, breakdown, storage, and emergency troubleshooting. Support events showcasing student work, sometimes outside standard hours.
Manage all production facilities—including the Equipment Cage, sound stage, prop storage, audio suites, and lab-based video equipment—ensuring functionality, organization, and security. Oversee inventory, reservations, checkout systems, acquisition, tagging, barcoding, maintenance, and basic repairs. Order consumables and replacement items as needed.
Manage the DCI-compliant cinema system and cinema-related events in the Charlene A. Gordon Theatre, including festivals, screenings, and student or faculty showcases. Train and supervise 4–6 student workers and maintain a service-oriented environment.
Teach 12 credit hours annually in film/video, television, audio, or related media-production courses aligned with college needs and candidate expertise.
Required Qualifications:
M.F.A. or M.A. in a relevant field; significant professional experience; proficiency in macOS/Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, DCI workflows—including high-volume DCP creation—Virtual Production with Unreal Engine, ETC consoles, and LED lighting systems. Broad knowledge of video/film/audio production and post-production tools; ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repair; strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. Teaching experience preferred.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
· FREE Tuition
· Generous paid leave
· Wellness initiatives
· 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
· 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
· 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
· Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
· FREE On-Campus Parking
· Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
· Fitness Center
· Pet Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· And more!
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.
Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.