Manager of the Virtual Environments and Gaming Studios
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Job no: 532533
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Dean of Libraries
Department: Library
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Library
The Manager of the Virtual Environments and Gaming Studios leads the Libraries’ efforts to pioneer and support immersive environments research, teaching, and experiential learning as part of the Libraries' Studios Network while reporting to the Assistant Director of Learning Environments and Innovative Technologies. The manager works alongside a team of library employees and student assistants to provide workshops, software and hardware instruction, and expert consultation in the use of XR technologies and software, such as Unity, Blender, Unreal Engine, etc. This position also partners with library and campus units to create and provide instruction on new and emerging XR technology and game development as it relates to academic pedagogy. The Manager maintains the Virtual Environments Studio and Gaming Studio spaces, creating documentation for the technology, researching new technology additions, providing maintenance on hardware, and being present to support projects taking place in the space, and works on XR projects initiated by the University Libraries. In addition, the Manager provides training and hardware and software support to the students in the ARIES program.
- Master’s degree in 3D design, creative technologies, computer science, Library and Information Science, or related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of game development and XR hardware and software including but not limited to: Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, Godot, Babylonjs, 8th Wall, motion capture, volumetric capture, etc.
- Professional experience providing technology demonstrations, presentations, consultations, and/or classroom instruction in an academic setting
- Demonstrated knowledge in developing virtual reality or augmented reality applications and using other immersive environments technology as part of a work, academic, or personal project
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and adaptive environment
- Demonstrated experience building relationships across units and promoting a service to potential stakeholders
- Professional experience in an academic or research library environment
- Teaching experience in an academic setting
- Experience managing a budget
- Demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software and adapt to emerging technology trends
- Extensive experience working on XR-related or game development projects
- Experience in shaping, implementing, and assessing innovative library initiatives
- Demonstrated knowledge of trends in instructional design, student learning, learning assessment, and assessment of service points
- Experience communicating technology use and best practices with a nontechnical audience
- Experience obtaining grant funding and managing grant-funded research projects
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, and the names of three(3) references and their contact information.
The University Libraries at Virginia Tech is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. We are committed to mentoring and establishing safe spaces, both physical and virtual, where employees from current and historically minoritized groups can thrive.
The members of the University Libraries at Virginia Tech strive individually and collectively to create, sustain, and share inclusive ways of knowing in conscientious community with each other and all the people we serve in every space we shape. In keeping with our Aspirational Identity and the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, the University Libraries commits to build and maintain enduring climates of mutual care, respect, and responsibility.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Rebecca Osborne at rebeccaao@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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