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Audio Visual Student Technician

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Job Details
Open Date

04/27/2026

Requisition Number

PRN16995N

Job Title

UU Student - Library

Working Title

Audio Visual Student Technician

Career Progression Track

SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

No

Standard Hours per Week

19

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, Flexible schedule

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

Academic Affairs

Department

00790 - Marriott Library - Operations

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

15.65

Close Date

06/08/2026

Job Summary

This position regularly requires the part‑time staff member to assist on‑going departmental projects. Projects include working with Media Studios staff to film, record, and edit on‑going projects. The position will also help create new projects by consulting and collaborating with students, staff and faculty.

For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part‑time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.

Responsibilities

Applicants selected for interview will be asked to post a video demo reel to a cloud storage or streaming site and provide the URL in their application.

The applicant selected for this position must work a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week.

The position may require independent interactions with full‑time library colleagues, individuals and organizations on campus, and in regional arts, architecture, and planning communities.

The staff member will serve as an official representative of the University of Utah Marriott Library in these instances, requiring knowledgeable, confident, and professional interactions.

Skills and Traits

A mind for organization, attention to detail, and creative problem‑solving.

Willingness to share ideas, offer opinions, and lead initiatives.

Familiarity with basic audio, video, and visual/audio storytelling/storyboarding.

Effective communication skills; clear and articulate writing and speaking.

Friendly and approachable demeanor while interacting with library visitors.

Ability to work independently while reaching toward a common, team goal.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current University of Utah student enrolled 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.

Preferences

Education/Work Experience: Preference will be given to a student working toward a degree in visual or performing arts, communication, or film/media studies.

Academic background in visual or performing arts, documentary studies, music, or communication, or film/media studies.

Advanced experience with multimedia editing software (such as Adobe CS suite, Final Cut Pro, ProTools, Logic, Audacity, etc.) and experience with video, lighting, and sound recording equipment.

Advanced experience with cinematography and/or videography. Must be able to work a video camera for on‑location video shoots.

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 becoming eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post‑retirement rules and restrictions.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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