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SHED Makerspace Lab Manager
8038BR
Provost
SHED Makerspace

Detailed Job Description
Under the supervision of the SHED Makerspace Director, the SHED Makerspace Lab Manager's primary responsibilities include:

• Managing the day to day operations of the SHED Makerspace.
• Supervises +30 student staff to maintain a safe makerspace environment, support classes within the SHED Makerspaces.
• Lead student training with support from the director and technician in the use of shop equipment.
• Develop and deploy instructional modules and workshops in support of fabrication intensive programs and student groups.
• Establish policies and procedures regarding safety and training within the various makerspaces.
• Assists in developing curricular and co-curricular student making programs and executes makerspace sponsored events.

Department/College Description


Minimum Qualifications
3 years of fabrication, makerspace, studio, or similar experience that includes operation, maintenance, and/or repair of equipment, machinery, hand tools and related software, and/or digital fabrication technology.

Skills:
This candidate would have strong organizational skills, time management and be highly self-motivated. Experience in product development and an understanding of maker tools and processes. The ability to promote programs, solve problems and interact with diverse individuals at all levels.

In addition to skills listed above, this candidate would have

• Mechanical aptitude for operation; maintenance and repair of shop machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulation and procedures in the use and operation of shop equipment and tools.
• Experience with the following maker technologies and processes
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Woodworking
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Electronics and IOT/Microcontrollers
  • Finishing and Painting
  • Textiles
  • Programming
• Experience interacting with outside vendors.
• Strong organizational skill and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Expertise and the ability to teach the use of equipment, machinery and related technology.
• Expertise in digital fabrication processes and the associated software.
• Experienced with the functional requirements of the academic environment.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 117H

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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