Title: CCD Immersive Learning Lab Technician
Position Type: APT Regular Hourly
College: Community College of Denver
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: CCD Teaching and Learning Center
Campus: Auraria Campus
Location: Denver
Salary Range:24.00
Job Summary:
The Immersive Learning Lab supports Dreamscape Learn (DSL), a VR platform that combines hands-on learning with cinematic storytelling. The Lab Technician reports to the Immersive Learning Lab Manager and plays a key role in keeping the Lab running smoothly each day. This part-time, permanent position is a good fit for someone with hands-on technical skills and a real interest in supporting faculty, staff, and students through immersive learning.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Daily Operations & Guest Support
- Prepare the Lab for daily use and follow opening and closing procedures
- Guide participants through VR experiences, including headset setup and removal
- Provide friendly, clear customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Serve as an on-site point of contact for Lab issues and questions
- Follow all CCD cleaning and safety guidelines
- Academic and Project Support
- Assist in training and supporting faculty, staff, and students in the use of immersive technologies.
- Assist with VR development and project use of Dreamscape Learn.
- Provide excellent customer service to ensure a positive experience for all guests and participants.
- Support special projects and research initiatives involving the lab.
- Technical Support and Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshoot VR equipment, including headsets, backpacks, infrared trackers, and infrared cameras.
- Assist with RMA processes and vendor coordination as needed.
- Conduct regular testing, cleaning, and upkeep of VR pods and equipment.
- Identify and escalation technical issues appropriately and promptly.
Competencies/KSAs:
- Experience with 3D, game development, or XR tools (e.g., Unity or Unreal)
- Experience coordinating schedules and communicating with a variety of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students
- Ability to create accessible documents, video, and audio
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for new and emerging technology
- 1 year of hands-on technical support experience (VR, AV, IT, instructional tech, makerspace, media lab, etc.)
- 1 year of customer service experience with a diverse audience, such as in an educational, service, or event setting
- Experience guiding, training, or leading students or groups
- Fluency in Microsoft Office
- Clear communication skills, in person, in writing, and online
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Experience with public-facing events or high-volume programs
- Experience using and troubleshooting VR headsets and equipment (training provided)
- Experience working in an academic or higher education setting
- Experience training or supporting faculty, staff, or students in using new technology
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Communications, Education, Computer Science, or an applicable field
- 1 year of hands-on technical support experience (VR, AV, IT, instructional tech, makerspace, media lab, etc.)
- 1 year of customer service experience with a diverse audience, such as in an educational, service, or event setting