Unit Computing Manager (Manager of Arts, Media, and Immersive Technologies)

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $144K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ March 4th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Unit Computing Manager (Manager of Arts, Media, and Immersive Technologies). This role reports to the Assistant Director of Information Technology and leads initiatives to support instruction, enhance digital infrastructure, and integrate immersive technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality across the Department of Arts, Culture and Media and the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark. The manager oversees specialized software and hardware, provides technical support, develops training materials, and administers systems that support academic, research, and administrative functions.

Highlights

Lead and support technology integration in arts, media, and immersive technologies including VR, AR, MR, and HIIVE platforms.
Manage installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of computer hardware, specialized software, and peripheral equipment.
Provide training, consultation, and hands-on support to faculty, students, and staff on technology use and security.
Develop training and instructional materials to facilitate effective technology use in teaching and research.
Administer systems including digital asset management, archival storage, web servers, file servers, print services, and backups.
Oversee web and digital media platforms for the Department of Arts, Culture and Media and related initiatives.
Require a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus three years of relevant experience, preferably in an academic computing environment with supervisory background.
Preferred skills include experience with immersive technologies (VR, AR, MR), systems administration, virtualization, cloud computing, and cybersecurity best practices.
Technical proficiency with various operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), software suites (Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud), systems management tools (Active Directory, Intune, JAMF), and IT service management platforms (ServiceNow, Jira).
Salary range: $94,047 to $143,887 annually, with final offer based on qualifications and market benchmarks.