Job Information
University of Utah Digital Ops Audiovisual Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/07/2024
Requisition Number PRN38750B
Job Title Coordinator, Specialty Media
Working Title Digital Ops Audiovisual Coordinator
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
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 may be 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 45,000 - 47,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Provide key project and supervisory support for the Head of Digital Operations. This includes leading a small team of part-time technicians, acting as liaison with clients when projects launch, and staying current with the latest digitization technologies, equipment, and techniques.
This individual will be responsible for creating and managing files for use in online collections of the J. Willard Marriott Library. This job requires converting from analog A/V formats to digital formats from a wide range of media, including film, cassette tape, reel to reel, beta, VHS , umatic and more. It also includes post processing and editing of digital files. Some troubleshooting of hardware and software issues may also be required. Must work and communicate well in a team environment.
Duties may entail technical planning, development, integration, verification, validation, and support for software tools and applications. This individual will be required to coordinate projects with various library departments, university clients, and clients external to campus in a professional and timely manner that enhances and expands the Marriott Digital Library.
Requires specialist knowledge for handling and digitizing rare materials and transparencies, including photograph negatives, slides and prints.
This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances.
Aligned with the University’s commitment to “Celebrating U Completely,” we seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to inclusive access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path. We are interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities.
The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.
Responsibilities
Organizing, coordinating, and launching patron related digital production projects and processes. This entails meeting with and developing workflows alongside various library departments, campus patrons, and patrons external to campus that wish to utilize our digital asset management system to showcase their unique scholarly material.
Supervising and evaluating a small team of technicians and their production projects related to digitization processes.
Producing, editing, organizing and loading digital objects into digital asset database. The production process includes, but is not limited to digitizing various analog mediums using digital scanners, recorders, and cameras as well as post-processing files to meet online and/or archival needs.
Importing items into an online digital asset management system and performing quality control. Creating preservation grade digital files, as well as formats suitable for online web access.
The organization process includes, but is not limited to setting up project spreadsheets to track progress and quality control from initial digitization to final ingest into the digital library and archive. Training, supervising, and evaluating staff. Monitoring equipment’s efficiency and output. Ensuring that damaged and/or fragile material receive proper handling, care, and conservation treatments. Developing timelines, schedules, and processes to complete projects. Applying adequate quality control measures. Meeting deadlines and customer specifications while staying within budget.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years experience in performing professional media-related services, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Specific skills in photography, editing, writing, and/or video and audio production required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Experience working with varied and changing technologies.
Experience handling rare media materials.
Working knowledge of digital content management systems.
Working knowledge of cameras, lighting techniques, scanners and familiarity with post-processing software such as Adobe Suite.
Demonstrated leadership, project management and training skills.
Ability to transport, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment used in multimedia production.
Demonstrated proficiency and capability with information technology systems in the context of an academic library.
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 application, 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 June 16, 2024 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 Utah within 5-7 days of notice.
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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