IT Specialist

Announcement

Details

Open Date
08/04/2025

Requisition Number
PRN42715B

Job Title
IT Specialist

Working Title
Audiovisual Specialist

Job Grade
E

FLSA Code
Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday, between 8am-6pm
Some evenings and weekends are required

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00790 - Marriott Library - Operations

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$50,000 to $58,000

Close Date
09/19/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/13/2025

Job Summary

We are seeking a collaborative and customer-oriented AV Specialist to join our Events & Scheduling group at the Marriott Library. This group schedules and supports more than twenty classrooms, two large event spaces, and many library meeting rooms. The Events & Scheduling team manages the setup, furniture maintenance, and AV support throughout the library. The AV Specialist role requires a strong technical background and excellent customer service skills to provide seamless AV support for academic classes, special presentations, and important meetings, as well as technical support for technology-rich spaces, such as the visualization wall and studios The ideal candidate should be able to anticipate patron needs, troubleshoot issues, and work effectively with others to create memorable experiences in our library spaces. In the absence of the Events & Scheduling Manager, this position will supervise the overall scheduling and catering operations.

This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances.

We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.

The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Provides audiovisual support for library classrooms, events, and patrons. Performs maintenance and coordinates upgrades of conference rooms and classroom equipment. Instructs faculty and staff on the use of the conference rooms and classrooms. Works with the audiovisual team to capture, stream, and process video recordings for streaming and archival purposes. Provide support to the media studios, data visualization walls, and respond to patron requests concerning classrooms, library collections, and other questions. This position will require a flexible work schedule that may include limited nights or weekends. This position will also craft basic how to tutorials and train other Events team members on tier 1 support of AV systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalency or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within areas of specialty.

Preferences

Good communication skills and customer service ability. Ability to troubleshoot issues on one's own and by working with coworkers, supervisors, and librarians. Willingness to learn new skills. Basic knowledge of Windows and Mac computers including video authoring software, printing, and peripherals.

The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

All applications received by August 13, 2025 will receive full consideration.

This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.

When prompted to do so, please upload three (3) professional references.

A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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