Multimedia Specialist & Project Administrator, STAGE

The University Of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s PME STAGE Lab seeks a Multimedia Specialist and Program Administrator to help manage on‑campus projects, admin tasks, and multimedia prototyping for STAGE initiatives. You will collaborate with leadership, IT, Marketing, and vendors to deliver visualizations and productions that blend science and art.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary work, curiosity, and hands‑on learning, with a focus on planning, execution, and quality control across production lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 5–7 years of work experience in a related discipline is preferred.
• Familiarity with multimedia design tools and project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports STAGE projects with planning, research, and execution.
• Creates multimedia prototypes and visualizations as needed.
• Operates A/V and Adobe Creative Cloud systems and coordinates with IT and support teams.
• Drafts SOPs and maintains project handbooks and asset libraries.
• Assists in scheduling, space reservations, and general administrative tasks to keep workflows on track.

Skills

Multimedia design

3D modeling

HTML/CSS basics

Wireframing

Digital rendering

Graphic design software

Laser cutters

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Suite

Box

Job description

The University of Chicago’s PME STAGE Lab seeks a Multimedia Specialist and Program Administrator to help manage on‑campus projects, admin tasks, and multimedia prototyping for STAGE initiatives. You will collaborate with leadership, IT, Marketing, and vendors to deliver visualizations and productions that blend science and art.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary work, curiosity, and hands‑on learning, with a focus on planning, execution, and quality control across production lifecycles.