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Texas Immersive Institute
At the Texas Immersive Institute (TXI), we aim to provide access to emerging technology and research to design for artists, scientists, and humanists who use storytelling to share solutions to big problems that are responsive, responsible, and remarkable. Our goal is to be a leading voice in the future of communication and media through applied creative and research projects using a mixture of live communication methods and emerging technologies. We seek a part-time employee who is self-motivated but collaborative and willing to be creative in the management of their work environment.

Under direct to general supervision, provides organization's staff and students with laboratory technical assistance, support, and advice. Implements, maintains, and enhances computer-based systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy and meet business needs. Provide store-keeping and technical skills in the custody, care, distribution, and maintenance of supplies and equipment in departmental laboratory. Responsible for the knowledge of equipment and laboratory techniques in a storeroom operation, and for giving informal instructions and demonstrations of such techniques, as well as of equipment and materials. Work closely with Directors and overall team to receive feedback to iterate and improve the technical portion of current and future projects.

• Provide technical support for both in-progress and future projects

• Help with the technical piece of workshops or events, as needed

• Solicits and interprets external requests, such as client proposals, and works with director to assess time scope, team, and budget to assess if appropriate to TXI's goals and missions

• Sets up and/or operates all equipment for use in education or client work.

• Prepares laboratory materials for check out to students, according to faculty member's specifications.

• Works with the administrative team to order equipment and keep inventory and software subscriptions up to date.

• Sets up equipment for lectures, demonstrations, TXI-related events, or guest speakers.

• Quality Assurance and Testing of games and other demos

• Other duties as assigned

At least 7 years of related experience in providing technical support to project teams.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Proficient in Touch Designer.

• Proficient in Unity game engine, Unreal, Arduino, Github, and Gitlab

• Efficient with VR and AR technology including Oculus Quest 2, Quest 3, Magic Leap, etc.

• Efficient in media production, game design and development

• Efficient in 3D Modeling software such as Blender or Maya

• Efficient in 8th Wall WebAR, Javascript, AFrame / three.js / WebFL, and HTML/CSS

• Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Maintain tasks and projects via Airtable, comfortable communicating regularly via Discord

• Be open to learning other XR tech

• Stay up to date with the latest XR technology and software to identify opportunities for TXI.

$35/hour

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• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.