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Audiovisual & XR Studios Manager

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
May 05, 2026
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Closing Date: 05/15/2026 Type of Position:Library Services Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Experiential Learning Department's Website: https://libraries.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The Audiovisual & XR Studios Manager, under general direction of the experiential learning department director, will coordinate the day-to-day operational activities of the University Libraries' AR Creation Studios audiovisual, information visualization, and XR (extended reality) studios and labs. Providing technical support and instruction to users, facilitating access to spaces and equipment, scheduling staff, directing the work of employees, and carrying out inventory along with basic maintenance and repair to equipment are key functions of this role. This position is to serve as a backup manager for the Makerspace in the Makerspace manager's absence. As a leader in the department, staffing of service points, resolving patron disputes, and providing courteous and professional services to patrons throughout service areas is expected of this role. Occasional evening and/or weekend shifts may be required to support departmental services and events held outside of the standard work schedule. This is an in-person, on site position. The Audiovisual & XR Studios Manager reports to the Director of Experiential Learning. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations for the AR Creation Studios' Podcast Studios, Video Recording Studio, Audio Recording Studio, Kaufman Augmented and Virtual Reality Studios, Digital Media Lab, and the Visualization Lab, ensuring high-quality access and support for the university community. Coordinate and maintain systems for scheduling and maintenance of studios and labs. Provide guidance and oversight to users on use, policy, and procedures. Hire, supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of student and part-time employees. Train employees to aid patrons working with creative technologies hardware and software. Guide, mentor, and encourage the professional development of staff, ensuring excellent customer service to the community. Provides leadership including solving problems and making non-routine decisions using sound judgment. Assist students, faculty, and staff with creative technologies (augmented/virtual reality; audio and video creation; and information visualization) hardware and software in the AR Creation Studios labs and studios to support coursework and knowledge creation. Develop expertise with software and hardware used in the studios and labs and perform basic troubleshooting. Provide consultative support, in partnership with the Experiential Learning Librarian, to faculty seeking to explore and implement creative technologies their instruction. Coordinate engagements, activities, and programs to educate UARK faculty, students, and staff about software and equipment in AR Creation Studios, alongside the Experiential Learning Librarian as appropriate. Oversee the hardware, software, and facility resources. Prepare and maintain inventory of all equipment, software, and other materials/resources. Closely communicate with Library IT to address complex technical issues and planning for equipment upgrades or enhancements. Assist in evaluating software and equipment for purchase, retention, or elimination and identifying potential new technologies for supporting the department's mission and goals. Prepare documentation and training materials for user support. Draft and maintain current and complete documentation of all studio/lab and equipment procedures and processes. Ensures appropriate webpages and LibGuides are updated and maintained. Monitor departmental communication channels. Respond to email, phone and in-person inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and researchers, professionally and in a timely manner. Escalate inquiries to supervisor when appropriate. Maintain relationships with other units. Attend departmental and organizational meetings as well as meetings with campus and community partners. Assemble and prepare statistics for reporting purposes, including annual reports and performance indicators. Design and implement assessment tools to gather user feedback to help inform future planning discussions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 hrs/week variable between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Occasional evening and/or weekend shifts may be required to support departmental services and events held outside of the standard work schedule. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degreefrom an accredited institution At least two years providing public-facing customer service in a professional work setting At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience Preferred Qualifications: More than 2 years working in a library setting More than three years of direct supervisory experience, including training, delegation of duties, and cross-training staff to create a team environment Professional/educational experience and/or familiarity with related creative technology (augmented/virtual reality; audio and video creation; and information visualization) hardware and software Experience in providing training, documentation, and resources to a user community in an educational or library setting Experience providing hands-on, inquiry-based programming, workshops, events, or instruction to a variety of audiences Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies in educational environments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills Ability to supervise others effectively and foster a respectful, positive environment for direct reports Ability to learn new technologies and software quickly without formal training Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written skills Skills in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, and workflow Skills in identifying and troubleshooting technology-related problems Proficient computer skills with audio and visual production and editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Audacity, Logic Pro, etc.); Windows; Mac OS & iOS operating systems; Microsoft Office products Ability to develop and deliver presentations, conduct workshops and training sessions to a variety of audiences Ability to embrace ambiguity in a changing environment and engage in intelligent risk-taking Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and welcoming environment Additional Information: Salary Information: Minimum salary: $43,923, commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Stephanie Pierce; Director of Experiential Learning and Director of the Physics Library; sjpierc@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes