Manager, Multimedia

Manager, Multimedia

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must be able to lift and move equipment (up to 50 lbs), work in lab settings with cabling, lighting, and mounted hardware.

Some evening availability is required to support in-class instructional technology during peak periods or to support Division events.

Must be responsive to time-sensitive student requests for administrative support.

Applicants who apply by September 12th will be given priority review

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Open Date  | 08/28/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN42967B
Job Title  | Manager, Multimedia
Working Title  | Interactive Media Lab Specialist
Job Grade  | F
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  | M-F 8am-5pm; some evening availability may be required.
VP Area  | Academic Affairs
Department  | 01508 - Games
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | 70000 to 80000
Close Date  | 10/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  | 09/12/2025

Job Summary  | The Division of Games at the University of Utah seeks a dynamic Interactive Media Lab Specialist to provide hands-on technical support for a range of teaching and research environments leveraging high-performance and/or emerging technologies. This position will support the day-to-day operations of specialized labs and equipment including the Master Game Studio, the Undergraduate Capstone Studio, the Virtual Production Lab, the Motion Capture Lab, a number of Augmented Reality and VR Labs, and the Kessler Station First-Year Game Lab. The position will be responsible for the administration of both daily and longer term cybersecurity tools and controls for the Division, managing student-facing technology checkout programs, tracking Division technology inventory, and providing support for technology fabrication for the graduate alternate controller projects course.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and staff to support both instructional and research technology needs, supervise student technology assistants and lab TAs, and ensure smooth technical operation across a variety of courses and lab-based activities. This role is vital to the Division’s educational and research mission and requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude toward evolving technology platforms.

Responsibilities  | Key Responsibilities: Provide direct technical support for specialized labs including game development studios, virtual production and motion capture labs, augmented and VR labs and class equipment check-out and use. Support faculty and students in the integration of VR/AR/motion tech in classroom and project-based settings and the graduate alternate controller projects course Coordinate classroom technology setup and in-class support as needed Supervise and train a team of student TAs and technology assistants assigned to Division labs and checkout desks. Oversee the Division’s technology checkout and technology-related inventory management systems. Work closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to assess evolving technology needs and new hardware/software for possible instructional use or lab integration Interface and collaborate with cross-campus IT support teams Manage in-house specification and ordering for Division technology purchases. Maintain documentation, support materials, and guides for student and faculty use of lab technologies Manage RESPAWN campus partners program. Manage security administration for Division workstations Other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences  | Required:
Bachelor’s degree in media technology, IT/computer science, games, film production, or a related field Familiarity with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity), real-time rendering, or VR/AR/XR Experience with enterprise IT management including system configuration, software maintenance, and security practices Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work flexible hours to support instructional support needs 
Preferred:
Experience supervising student employees or working in higher education environments Experience with custom hardware and physical computing platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi) relevant to alternate controller projects Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: virtual reality systems (e.g., Meta Quest, Vive, Index), motion capture hardware/software (e.g., OptiTrack, Vicon, Rokoko), or virtual production environments (e.g., within Unreal Engine) Experience with academic inventory systems and equipment checkout workflows Experience with enterprise-level cybersecurity administration Ability to adapt quickly to new and emerging technologies
Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  | Must be able to lift and move equipment (up to 50 lbs), work in lab settings with cabling, lighting, and mounted hardware.

Some evening availability is required to support in-class instructional technology during peak periods or to support Division events.

Must be responsive to time-sensitive student requests for administrative support.
Applicants who apply by September 12th will be given priority review
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.

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