Visual Resources Specialist Job at University of Utah in Salt Lake City

Approximately 15 hours per week, hours are flexible and will be scheduled between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.

No, this is not a work study job.

VP Area

Academic Affairs

Department

00074 - Art/Art History Department

Location

Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$18.00 - $20.00

Job Summary

Coordinates the logistics of digitizing analog images and materials for use in an educational environment. Catalogs, organizes, and creates digital images, as well as undertakes duties related to converting, storing, and retrieving these materials.

Responsibilities

1. Creates digital images through the use of a digital camera and flatbed and slide scanners.
2. Catalogs, archives, and maintains digital images in an electronic database.
3. Establishes and ensures that technical and archival standards are met.
4. Develops quality control standards for digital images. Performs color correction and enhancement of scanned images with imaging software.
5. Uploads digital images to the web.
6. Coordinates with staff & faculty to ensure the electronic database interfaces with multiple web browsers.
7. Trains faculty and students on how to utilize the electronic database in various applications.
8. Makes recommendations on equipment and materials needed.
9. Reviews and corrects metadata schemes.
10. Catalogs, organizes, and preserves existing analog visual materials.
11. May develop and implement strategies for promoting the use of digital media.
12. May digitize and archive rare books and unique visual materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an art- or architecture-related field or similar area, plus one year directly related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated experience in analog and digital resource management and understanding of digital standards including copyright issues. Demonstrated human relation 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.

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.

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

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 Affirmative 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.