University of Utah
Digital Operations Coordinator
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Digital Operations Coordinator
University of Utah
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, 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.
Special Instructions 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.
Job Details
Requisition Number: PRN43867B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday between 8am and 5pm
Department: 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $50,000 to $54,900
Close Date: 2/20/2026
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194384
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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, 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.
Special Instructions 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.
Job Details
Requisition Number: PRN43867B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday between 8am and 5pm
Department: 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $50,000 to $54,900
Close Date: 2/20/2026
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194384
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