University of Utah
Digital Operations Coordinator
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Details
Open Date
01/02/2026
Requisition Number
PRN43867B
Job Title
Coordinator, Specialty Media
Working Title
Digital Operations Coordinator
Career Progression Track
D
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday between 8am and 5pm
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$50,000 to $54,900
Close Date
02/20/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
01/11/2026
Job Summary Provide key project and supervisory support for the Head of Digital Operations. This includes leading a team of part-time technicians, acting as liaison with clients when projects launch, and staying current with the latest digitization technologies, equipment, and techniques.
This individual will be responsible for transferring analog still image formats to digital formats as well as transferring various analog media to digital formats. Duties may entail technical planning, development, integration, verification, validation, and support for software tools and applications. This individual will be required to coordinate projects with various library departments, university clients, and clients external to campus in a professional and timely manner that enhances and expands the Marriott Digital Library.
This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances.
We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.
The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.
Responsibilities Organizing, coordinating, and launching patron related digital production projects and processes. This includes meeting with various library departments, campus patrons, and patrons external to campus to fulfill digitization needs as well as creating digital assets for the digital library.
Supervising and evaluating a team of technicians and their production projects related to digitization processes. This includes training, supervising, and evaluating staff for efficiency and output.
Producing, organizing, and loading digital objects into the digital asset management system. The includes, but is not limited to digitizing manuscripts, photographs, and negatives using high quality cameras and scanners, creating preservation grade digital files, and performing quality control for online digital assets.
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues that arise as well as material challenges. This includes ensuring that damaged and/or fragile material receive proper handling, care, and conservation treatments.
Developing timelines, schedules, and processes to complete projects. Meeting deadlines and customer specifications while staying within budget. Online asset management training to collection managers or staff may also be required.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years experience in performing professional media-related services, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Specific skills in photography, editing, writing, and/or video and audio production required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences Experience working with varied and changing technologies.
Working knowledge of digital asset management systems.
Working knowledge of cameras, lighting techniques, scanners as well as familiarity with post-processing software included in Adobe Suite.
Demonstrated leadership, project management and training skills.
Ability to transport, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment used in multimedia production.
Demonstrated proficiency and capability with information technology systems in the context of an academic library.
The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary All applications received by January 11, 2026 will receive full consideration.
This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.
When prompted to do so, please upload three (3) professional references.
A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.
Additional Information Visit our benefits page to see current retirement offerings: benefits.utah.edu
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for all.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affrictive Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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01/02/2026
Requisition Number
PRN43867B
Job Title
Coordinator, Specialty Media
Working Title
Digital Operations Coordinator
Career Progression Track
D
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday between 8am and 5pm
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$50,000 to $54,900
Close Date
02/20/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
01/11/2026
Job Summary Provide key project and supervisory support for the Head of Digital Operations. This includes leading a team of part-time technicians, acting as liaison with clients when projects launch, and staying current with the latest digitization technologies, equipment, and techniques.
This individual will be responsible for transferring analog still image formats to digital formats as well as transferring various analog media to digital formats. Duties may entail technical planning, development, integration, verification, validation, and support for software tools and applications. This individual will be required to coordinate projects with various library departments, university clients, and clients external to campus in a professional and timely manner that enhances and expands the Marriott Digital Library.
This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances.
We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.
The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.
Responsibilities Organizing, coordinating, and launching patron related digital production projects and processes. This includes meeting with various library departments, campus patrons, and patrons external to campus to fulfill digitization needs as well as creating digital assets for the digital library.
Supervising and evaluating a team of technicians and their production projects related to digitization processes. This includes training, supervising, and evaluating staff for efficiency and output.
Producing, organizing, and loading digital objects into the digital asset management system. The includes, but is not limited to digitizing manuscripts, photographs, and negatives using high quality cameras and scanners, creating preservation grade digital files, and performing quality control for online digital assets.
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues that arise as well as material challenges. This includes ensuring that damaged and/or fragile material receive proper handling, care, and conservation treatments.
Developing timelines, schedules, and processes to complete projects. Meeting deadlines and customer specifications while staying within budget. Online asset management training to collection managers or staff may also be required.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years experience in performing professional media-related services, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Specific skills in photography, editing, writing, and/or video and audio production required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences Experience working with varied and changing technologies.
Working knowledge of digital asset management systems.
Working knowledge of cameras, lighting techniques, scanners as well as familiarity with post-processing software included in Adobe Suite.
Demonstrated leadership, project management and training skills.
Ability to transport, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment used in multimedia production.
Demonstrated proficiency and capability with information technology systems in the context of an academic library.
The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary All applications received by January 11, 2026 will receive full consideration.
This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.
When prompted to do so, please upload three (3) professional references.
A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.
Additional Information Visit our benefits page to see current retirement offerings: benefits.utah.edu
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for all.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affrictive Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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