What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimedia Operator - Meetings & Conferences, Campus Auxiliary Services position at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health?
Hiring Department: Meetings & Conferences
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1037861
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: November 14, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $20.67 - 20.67 / Hourly Wage
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Employees at this level operate and assist in the maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and lightning equipment used in multimedia communications. They service and repair multimedia equipment, supervise the engineering operations of the tape recording department, and advise patrons on the installation of equipment, research projects, and the adaptation of equipment to specific needs. Under general supervision, they are responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of specialized departmental properties.
Duties & Responsibilities
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1037861
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: November 14, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $20.67 - 20.67 / Hourly Wage
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Employees at this level operate and assist in the maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and lightning equipment used in multimedia communications. They service and repair multimedia equipment, supervise the engineering operations of the tape recording department, and advise patrons on the installation of equipment, research projects, and the adaptation of equipment to specific needs. Under general supervision, they are responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of specialized departmental properties.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up and tear down all audio-visual equipment for events held in the Student Centers.
- Provide on-site support and operation of AV equipment at events.
- Attend client walkthroughs to ensure their equipment needs for events are met.
- Assists with selection and purchase of new equipment.
- Assists in research projects involving audio-visual equipment.
- Report any late added equipment to ensure proper charges are assessed to clients.
- Is responsible for the issuance, receipt, custody, and inventory of departmental properties such as technical equipment and power and hand tools; maintains records of inventory and prepares specifications and analyses of unit costs.
- Re-wires, re-builds, and modifies equipment to meet specific needs.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- Any one or any combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the following categories:
- College course work in mass communications, communications production, television productions/broadcasting or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
- Work experience in the operation and maintenance of instructional communications equipment.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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