XR Experience Designer & Lab Specialist

The Office of the Provost at Touro University is seeking a creative XR Experience Designer & Lab Specialist to lead and support the development of the Mixed Reality (MR) Lab. This role combines user-centered immersive experience design with lab operations to enhance teaching learning and campus engagement through VR AR and position supports faculty and students in integrating immersive technologies into the curriculum designing and delivering engaging learning experiences and managing labsystems equipment and digital resources.

• Assist in the design setup and maintenance of the Mixed Reality Lab.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and implement MR-enhanced courses.
• Design develop and deliver engaging learning experiences using AR/VR/MR technologies.
• Design and develop immersive VR experiences using platforms such as Unity UnrealEngine or similar tools.
• Ensure intuitive and engaging user interactions within VR environments.
• Build VR environments 3D assets and interactive elements tailored to course objectives.
• Research design and evaluate learning resources technologies and instructional materials to support MR initiatives.
• Work closely with the Touro web design team to create and maintain a user-friendly VR catalog website showcasing MR lab resources experiences articles blogs and project highlights.
• Design and deliver instructional materials multimedia resources and technical documentation.
• Conduct training sessions and faculty development workshops on utilizing MR technology.
• Provide consultation training and hands-on support for faculty staff and students in VR/AR/MR including fundamentals software use and instructional integration.
• Test analyze and troubleshoot VR content systems and related technologies.
• Ability to create and design 3D environments for VR scenes/experiences using 3D software such as Blender Maya and similar tools.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of VR initiatives in enhancing learning outcomes.
• Manage and support lab hardware software and media systems including installationconfiguration maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Conducted usability research across multiple software platforms to identify optimal tools for course integration and implementation.
• Design and create event and promotional materials for the MR Lab.
• Generate bi-weekly reports on headset usage engagement metrics and system performance.
• Organize present and deliver VR/AR demonstrations to the campus community.
• Film VR activities during faculty visits; edit and share content for program promotion.
• Create instructional videos focused on VR headset usability interface navigation and software workflows.
• Create articles and blog posts showcasing MR activities and highlighting classroom impact for marketing efforts.
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously integrating immersive technologies into teaching research and administrative initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams and stakeholders including IT library faculty and instructional designers to ensure alignment and smooth operation of lab and technology initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)Educational Technology UX/UI Design or related field required; Masters preferred.
• Experience designing user experiences and interfaces in immersive or interactive environments.
• Experience with VR/AR/MR technologies and platforms including Unity Unreal Engineor similar.
• Experience managing lab operations projects or technical staff is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving multitasking and project management skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Premiere Pro) and other related software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design with a focus on immersive experience design.
• Experience with VR/AR/MR technologies and platforms including Unity UnrealEngine or similar.
• Experience using 3D software such as Blender Maya and similar tools.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA) and inclusive design.
• Strong interest in VR/AR/MR technologies for educational and research applications.