Technical Assistant Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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. 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.
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