Multimedia Specialist III (Athletics) Job at University of Arizona in Tucson
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, US, 85718
Multimedia Specialist III (Athletics)
Posting Number
req23557
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com
Location
Main Campus
Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
The Multimedia Specialist will be responsible for supporting audio, video, lighting, and broadcast by designing, building, and managing systems that allow for successful operation of event technology. This position will alleviate technology issues before they arise and plan for a more successful future. Working with campus partners and third party entities to ensure projects are designed and implemented successfully.
This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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- Design and manage systems
to build a successful live event from a technology standpoint. - Design and build systems
ensuring intern and part-time employee success in the operation of
event technology. - Testing all necessary
equipment prior to the event to ensure successful operation. Being able
to rapidly troubleshoot broken technology during events and devising
plans to address the broken technology and/or infrastructure moving
forward. - Create systems to track and
monitor in-game experience for post-event evaluation to identify
strengths and weaknesses. Develop new opportunities to increase metrics. - Meet with coaches and staff
to understand future technology needs. Exercise awareness of
budget allocations and plan appropriately given the scope of the
project. - Develop professional
relationships with 3rd party vendors and campus partners to facilitate
rapid implementations if the need arises. - Follow up with the
appropriate vendor to make sure expectations were met for both parties.
Make sure that all projects fall under the quality standards of the
department. - Working with on-air talent
and analysts to ensure high quality production and media standards for
live and post-production events. - Communicate with Internal
and External representatives that organize special events in Athletics'
spaces. - Provide positive
interactions that support the Athletic Department's goals. Provide
technical advice for planning and execution of the event. - Follow up with
representatives afterwards to ensure the event was technologically
successful and if there were areas of failure, devise plans to ensure
success in the future. - Research new technologies
and recommend budget impacts that further the modernization of
athletics. Use expertise to develop creative solutions to technology
limitations and problems. - Assist in the maintenance
of all audio, video, lighting, and broadcast gear. - Design and build systems to
more rapidly identify outdated technology in inventory. Create plans to
replace outdated or broken equipment. - Coordinate repair timelines
with vendors. Manage Dante Audio and NDI/2110 Video Networking
servers. - Budget Accountability.
- Additional duties as
assigned.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency using Microsoft
Suite programs. - Excellent verbal and
written communication skills - Ability to multi-task with
frequent interruptions. - Dedication and motivation
to initiate, lead and support value-added projects. - Meticulous attention to
detail. - Knowledge of NCAA,
University of Arizona, and Big 12 rules and procedures. - Self-motivated,
results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor - Demonstrated organizational
skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and
successfully manage multiple priority projects. - Demonstrated ability to
develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations. - Demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels,
and project a positive, professional attitude.
- Bachelor's
degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level
experience required. - Five years of relevant work experience, or
equivalent combination of education and work experience. - Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a college or university's facilities, event operations, or IT support operations.
- Experience working live events for a college or university.
- Experience working live events for a sport program.
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40+ Nights and Weekends
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Communication and Marketing
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
Depends on Experience
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
8
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC3
Job Family
Multimedia
Job Function
Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
9/12/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Mike Patton
Broadcast Engineer
mikepatton@arizona.edu
520-621-2043
Open Date
9/3/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.