Audiovisual & XR Studios Manager
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Experiential Learning
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Audiovisual & XR Studios Manager, under general direction of the department director, will coordinate the day-to-day operational activities of Experiential Learning’s audiovisual media, visualization, and XR (extended reality) studios and labs in Mullins Library. Providing technical support and instruction to users, facilitating access to spaces and equipment, scheduling staff, and carrying out inventory along with basic maintenance and repair to equipment are key functions of this role. Closely communicating with Library IT is expected to address complex technical issues and planning for equipment upgrades or enhancements. This position is also responsible for providing tours and orientations in addition to collaborating with the Experiential Learning Librarian to assist and advise faculty on the use of the studios/labs and their equipment in their courses. This position supervises student and part-time employees and trains them to provide high quality service and assistance to patrons working with our creative technologies hardware and software. This position serves as a backup manager for the Makerspace in the Makerspace manager’s absence. As a leader in the department, staffing of service points, resolving patron disputes, and providing courteous and professional services to patrons throughout service areas is expected of this role. This position reports to the Director of Experiential Learning.Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 40 hrs/week variable between 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Occasional evening and/or weekend shifts may be required to support departmental services and events held outside of the standard work schedule.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
At least two years providing customer service in a professional work setting
At least two years of experience with audiovisual digital media equipment and software
Experience with or familiarity/interest in information visualization and augmented/virtual reality technologies
At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years working in an academic library setting
Experience assisting and training users in creative technology (augmented/virtual, audio and video creation, and visualization) hardware and software in a lab setting
Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies in a library environment
Experience with or knowledge of educational applications of audiovisual and/or immersive technologies
Experience in identifying and troubleshooting technology-related problems
Experience with Springshare products, especially LibAnswers, LibCal, LibGuides, LibWizard, and LibStaffer
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient computer skills with audio and visual production and editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Audacity, Logic Pro, etc.); Windows; Mac OS & iOS operating systems; Microsoft Office products
Ability to develop and deliver presentations, conduct workshops, and training sessions to a variety of audiences
Ability to embrace ambiguity in a changing environment and engage in intelligent risk-taking
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and welcoming environment
Enthusiasm and/or ability to learn new technologies and software quickly without formal training
Ability to supervise others effectively and foster a respectful, positive environment for direct reports
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills
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