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

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $144K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ March 3rd, 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 involves advancing the technology strategy of the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark by supporting and leading initiatives that integrate media systems, immersive technologies like VR, AR, and MR, and specialized software for creative and instructional purposes. The manager provides training, technical support, systems administration, and manages digital media platforms to enhance teaching, research, and administrative activities within the department and across SASN.

Highlights

Support and oversee technology, media systems, software, and peripheral equipment in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media and SASN initiatives.
Manage projects integrating immersive technologies (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality) into teaching and research.
Provide training, consultation, workshops, and hands-on support to faculty, students, and staff on technology use and VR fundamentals.
Manage and support specialized software, hardware, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Provide systems administration including digital asset management, archival storage, web and file servers, printing services, and backups.
Manage web and digital media platforms for departmental and SASN initiatives.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, digital media, educational technology, game design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred two years of system administration experience with knowledge of immersive technologies and cybersecurity best practices.
Familiarity with Windows, macOS, Linux, media technology, IT service tools (ServiceNow, Jira), cloud platforms (OneDrive, SharePoint), and device management tools.
Salary range: $94,047 to $143,887 with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and educational benefits.