Fab Lab Coordinator

The Fab Lab Coordinator facilitates the efficient daily operations of various service areas within the Libraries' FabLab, Studios, and Basement. The Coordinator will lead student employees in providing exemplary customer service and assist with services of a wide variety of creative technology and equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Provides front line support to facilitate access to and operation of the creative technologies within the department.
• Instructs users on proper use of tools while ensuring a positive customer experience throughout their visit.
• Conducts inventory and reports any space or maintenance needs.
• Serves as a backup for student employees to ensure adequate staffing of the space and services.
• Collaborates with Creative Spaces and Services leadership to train, supervise, and evaluate numerous student employees within the department.
• Oversees effective scheduling of student employees throughout each semester for the designated service area.
• Assists with leading outreach and instruction activities for the Creative Spaces and Services department (eg: tours, tabling events, workshops, etc.).
• Engages in cross-departmental strategic, communication and functional task forces within University Libraries.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with two (2) years related experience.
• Experience with three (3) or more of the following creative technologies:
  • 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Laser Cutting, CNC Routing, Plasma Cutting, Electronics, Textiles, Machine Shop Equipment, Digital Imaging, Video Editing, Sound Design, Motion Capture, Photography, Video Game Design/Development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of related experience with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• One (1) year of experience managing and/or working in a makerspace or digital fabrication lab.
• Previous teaching experience, demonstrating the use of multiple teaching methodologies.
• Experience with current and emerging technologies and their applications in academic libraries and how knowledge of how they apply across disciplines.
• Experience designing instructional/informational materials, both in print and online.
• Experience with outreach and marketing services to students and faculty.

Special Instructions: Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, color, national origin, age, or disability.