The Emerging Technology and Simulation AV Specialist works under the Health Sciences Information Technology - Educational Technology Team supporting the University’s six Health Science Schools.
This position supports the operation, maintenance, and advancement of audiovisual systems and immersive technologies used in simulation and instructional environments. This role partners with faculty, simulation staff, and IT to ensure reliable, high-quality learning experiences supported by integrated AV and extended reality (XR) technologies
The Emerging Technology and Simulation AV Specialist operates out of Scaife Hall and is primarily responsible for supporting our two Emerging Technology Labs and one clinical skills lab in Scaife Hall as well as a second clinical skills site at 5th Avenue and Halkett Street.
Preferences:
2 years of AR/VR experience
- AVIXA certification, CompTIA A+ or Medical Education background is a plus, but not required
Manages and performs work across multiple areas of the University’s Information Technology (IT) platform and infrastructure. Conducts analyses for proposed IT projects. Assists with team members' goal determinations. Provides IT support and coordinates network activities.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot AV systems in simulation labs, clinical skills spaces, and technology enhanced classrooms
• Support integrated recording and debrief systems for simulation activities
• Provide live technical support during high-stakes simulation events and assessments
• Support immersive technologies used in health sciences education, including platforms such as the Anatomage Table, GigXR, and 3DOrganon applications
• Support AR/VR hardware and software platforms; maintain device inventory and lab equipment
• Assist faculty and staff in deploying immersive learning technologies
• Assist with support of AV-supported events as needed
• Participate in system upgrades, room builds, and AV integration projects as needed
• Maintain system documentation and configuration standards
• Provide training and user support for simulation, AV and emerging technology tools
Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Information Technology Program Supervisor
- Job Family: Information Technology
- Job Sub-Family: IT Project Management
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5; with some off hours as needed
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
- Required Documents: Resume
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable