Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary:

Student Life Technology Solutions elevates the student experience by working with Student Life and campus partners to provide innovative and creative technology solutions. Student Life Technology Solutions has a strong focus on developing relationships with Student Life units, understanding the units work, and providing tailored solutions while seeking economies of scale where it makes sense. Functional areas include Operations and Infrastructure, Web and Applications, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Position Summary:

This is a lead-level position where you will be responsible for building the AV team from 2 to 5 full-time employees (FTEs) over the next 5 years. You will hire, train, and supervise AV information technology professionals and students, and coordinate their work assignments. Your responsibilities include providing production support for IT & A/V infrastructure, operations, and services across various Student Life buildings such as Housing, RecSports, UHC, and University Unions. Your main focus will be on supporting unit-specific AV systems, including but not limited to audiovisual equipment in conference rooms, classrooms, multipurpose rooms, theaters, and Community Learning Centers. You will collaborate with and assist our unit partners, advocating for their needs with shared service providers and vendors to address business challenges by integrating unit-specific AV enterprise applications and systems, ensuring solutions perform as intended. Broad technical knowledge and a strong desire to learn new systems and innovative technological applications are essential for this role.

Responsibilities*

70% Leadership, Planning, Forecasting, Staff Management, and Implementation

15% Production Support of End Users and Technology Systems

10% Professional Development

5% Collaboration and Liaison

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

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This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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