Multimedia Specialist III (Athletics)

The Multimedia Specialist will be responsible for supporting audio, video, lighting, and broadcast by designing, building, and managing systems that allow for successful operation of event technology. This position will alleviate technology issues before they arise and plan for a more successful future. Working with campus partners and third party entities to ensure projects are designed and implemented successfully.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Design and manage systems
  to build a successful live event from a technology standpoint.
• Design and build systems
  ensuring intern and part-time employee success in the operation of
  event technology.
• Testing all necessary
  equipment prior to the event to ensure successful operation. Being able
  to rapidly troubleshoot broken technology during events and devising
  plans to address the broken technology and/or infrastructure moving
  forward.
• Create systems to track and
  monitor in-game experience for post-event evaluation to identify
  strengths and weaknesses. Develop new opportunities to increase metrics.
• Meet with coaches and staff
  to understand future technology needs. Exercise awareness of
  budget allocations and plan appropriately given the scope of the
  project.
• Develop professional
  relationships with 3rd party vendors and campus partners to facilitate
  rapid implementations if the need arises.
• Follow up with the
  appropriate vendor to make sure expectations were met for both parties.
  Make sure that all projects fall under the quality standards of the
  department.
• Working with on-air talent
  and analysts to ensure high quality production and media standards for
  live and post-production events.
• Communicate with Internal
  and External representatives that organize special events in Athletics'
  spaces.
• Provide positive
  interactions that support the Athletic Department's goals. Provide
  technical advice for planning and execution of the event.
• Follow up with
  representatives afterwards to ensure the event was technologically
  successful and if there were areas of failure, devise plans to ensure
  success in the future.
• Research new technologies
  and recommend budget impacts that further the modernization of
  athletics. Use expertise to develop creative solutions to technology
  limitations and problems.
• Assist in the maintenance
  of all audio, video, lighting, and broadcast gear.
• Design and build systems to
  more rapidly identify outdated technology in inventory. Create plans to
  replace outdated or broken equipment.
• Coordinate repair timelines
  with vendors. Manage Dante Audio and NDI/2110 Video Networking
  servers.
• Budget Accountability.
• Additional duties as
  assigned.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency using Microsoft
  Suite programs.
• Excellent verbal and
  written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with
  frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation
  to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to
  detail.
• Knowledge of NCAA,
  University of Arizona, and Big 12 rules and procedures.
• Self-motivated,
  results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor
• Demonstrated organizational
  skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and
  successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to
  develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to
  communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels,
  and project a positive, professional attitude.

• Bachelor's
  degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level
  experience required.
• Five years of relevant work experience, or
  equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy

• Experience with a college or university's facilities, event operations, or IT support operations.
• Experience working live events for a college or university.
• Experience working live events for a sport program.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?