Multimedia Operator - Meetings & Conferences, Campus Auxiliary Services Job at U

Multimedia Operator – Meetings & Conferences, Campus Auxiliary Services Hiring Department: Meetings & Conferences Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037861 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On‑Site Posting Close Date: November 10 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $20.67 – $20.67 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago: UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits: Employees at this level operate and assist in the maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and lightning equipment used in multimedia communications. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Duties & Responsibilities Set up and tear down all audio‑visual equipment for events held in the Student Centers. Provide on‑site support and operation of AV equipment at events. Attend client walkthroughs to ensure their equipment needs for events are met. Assist with selection and purchase of new equipment. Assist in research projects involving audio‑visual equipment. Report any late added equipment to ensure proper charges are assessed to clients. Be responsible for issuance, receipt, custody, and inventory of departmental properties such as technical equipment and power and hand tools; maintain records of inventory and prepare specifications and analyses of unit costs. Re‑wire, re‑build, and modify equipment to meet specific needs. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required Any one or any combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the following categories: A. College coursework in mass communications, communications production, television productions/broadcasting or a closely related field, measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) B. Work experience in the operation and maintenance of instructional communications equipment. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including detailed work history, education, licensure, certification, and language sections. Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application. Once submitted, you will not be able to make any changes; to revise, withdraw and reapply. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17356?c=uic #J-18808-Ljbffr