Technical Assistant

About the role

Details Open Date 09/09/2026 Requisition Number PRN17456N Job Title Technical Assistant Working Title AV Technical Support Staff Career Progression Track B 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 Various shifts. Open from 7:30AM-7:00PM Monday to Thursday and from 7:30AM – 5:00PM on Fridays. Some filming and events can be outside of these hours (rarely on the weekend.) Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00333 - UIT Digital Learning Tech Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15.00/hour Close Date 12/09/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Are you interested in gaining professional experience with video, audio and/or educational technologies like Canvas and Zoom? This position provides learning on the job and a flexible schedule while working with and supporting a wide variety of video, streaming and audiovisual technologies and tasks! This part-time, on-campus position is ideal for students or someone needing a position that can schedule around other commitments. A UTA pass is provided to all employees. Under general supervision, provides support for Digital Learning Technologies ( DLT ) classroom and events video/av services, Operates cameras and videoconferencing systems, customer service and technical support to DLT customers in classrooms and at the DLT Service Desk. About UIT: University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG -12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities. Responsibilities -Provides customer service and technical support to clients in person and on the phone -Records and monitors video from one or multiple cameras -Operates video conferencing over interactive video conferencing ( IVC ) systems -Delivers audiovisual equipment to University campus classrooms and departments -Maintains, cleans, organizes equipment and may perform minor repairs -Troubleshoots video and audio recording devices -Communicates effectively with faculty, staff, and others involved in facilitating video projects -Organizes and maintains videos in a computer database -Schedules equipment rental for campus classes and events -Administrative duties as needed Minimum Qualifications Preferences -Audio-visual technical aptitude -Knowledge of media-production Special Instructions Summary 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 they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. 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. 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