Creativity & Innovation Specialist

Job Summary
This position will assist patrons of the Marriott Library with services offered by Creativity & Innovation Services (CrIS). The successful candidate will be patron-focused, acting as a first point of contact between 3D printing and scanning services, virtual reality and gaming, audio and video recording, sewing and soft-goods fabrication. On-the-job training will familiarize applicants with the Library’s 3D printing, 3D scanning, sewing and small scale fabrication tools, virtual reality equipment, and media studios.

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

Provide consultations for students, faculty, and staff on projects utilizing ProtoSpace resources.

Provide support for users with the sewing, embroidery, sergers, and other small scale fabrication resources.

Develop familiarity with broader library offerings and work alongside project collaborators to meet varied research needs.

Collaborate with the team to create and deliver learning content in a variety of formats including in-person and video.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and develop processes related to the use of technology.

Familiarity with ProtoSpace equipment, services, and resources.

Engaged and curious about a wide breadth of topics including but not limited to: rapid prototyping, sewing, digital design, multimedia production, puppetry, software development, electronic music composition, and/or teaching and learning technology.

Strong communication ability and willingness to speak with a wide variety of patrons.

Current University of Utah student enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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.

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

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