Job Information
University of Utah Audio/Video (AV) Control System Programmer (Grant-Funded) in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/14/2026
Requisition Number PRN16954N
Job Title UU Student - Library
Working Title Audio/Video (AV) Control System Programmer (Grant-Funded)
Career Progression Track SJ
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 Day
Work Schedule Summary
Weekdays. Flexible.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 15.65
Close Date 05/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Creativity & Innovation Services is hiring a self-directed, creative, problem-solving student programmer for an original, portfolio-worthy AV control system design project. The successful candidate will develop an open-source program to update the functionality of the Simple Video Studio (https://lib.utah.edu/spaces/simple-video-studio/). Final code and deployment configuration will be shared through an open-source code repository. This is a grant-funded position and will cap out at 320 total work hours. Primary programming will happen in Summer 2026, with implementation and usability in Fall Semester 2026.
For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.
Responsibilities
Develop a prompt-based, touch-screen activated system that will:
Turn on and communicate with studio lights, microphone, video camera, and peripheral devices.
Capture live video and audio with the ability to start and stop recording multiple times.
Export a file with separate video and audio tracks to University-affiliated, cloud-based storage location(s).
Perform usability testing: meet with real-world users, gather feedback, and implement necessary changes.
Write user documentation and training materials.
Upload final programming code and deployment configuration files to an open-source code repository.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current University of Utah student enrolled in 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and/or spring semesters.
Preferences
Demonstrated experience in building software to solve real-world problems.
Experience writing and reviewing code and technical documentation.
Familiarity with AV control system programming, systems integration, and automation.
Ability to work alongside and collaborate with different personality styles.
Self-directed, creative problem solver.
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.
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