Senior Maker Space Manager

Senior Maker Space Manager

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a full-time Sr Makerspace Manager who will educate and inspire students in the art, technology, and practice of fabrication and making, with an overarching focus on safety and stewardship. This position, which reports to the Executive Director of the Maker Space at EXP, leads a team to manage, maintain, and support the programming and operation of the Maker Space at EXP. Successful candidates will have a deliberate approach to inclusivity, strong shop management skills, strong people management skills, and an interest in formulating and implementing innovative improvements to the makerspace. Candidates should have experience fostering a diverse and inclusive fabrication environment with students, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team working to design, organize, and deliver training on equipment operation and shop safety.
• Develop policies and documentation for inclusive use of the makerspace.
• Create an environment of student empowerment and safety awareness.
• Develop innovative ways for students to use and interact with a wide variety of fabrication tools and techniques.
• Work in an inclusive manner with all students regardless of backgrounds and interests, especially those from non-dominant groups in STEM.
• Support and mentor students and technical instruction staff, and, when needed, act as an advocate for student needs and foster a positive and inclusive work and learning environment.
• Pull up the fabrication skill chain by sharing enthusiasm for and skills within the art of fabrication and making.
• Manage and maintain the day to day within the makerspace, including equipment and operations.
• Assist in creation and implementation of safety protocols and documentation
• Collaborate on hiring, training, and workflow of student team.
• Manage a group of student makerspace employees.
• Assist the Executive Director in other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, design, arts, fabrication, manufacturing technology, or a related field is required. Teaching, mentoring, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills and ability to work with, receive, and implement feedback from a broad spectrum of people required. Seven to ten years' experience working with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff in a fabrication-oriented academic environment, and experience with the design thinking process (ideation, prototyping, and testing) required. Three to five 3-5 years' experience managing a team of staff and student technical instructors.

Experience with a wide variety of fabrication skills, including: machining, 3d printing, laser cutting, welding, sewing, electronics, woodworking, waterjet, and other design and prototyping equipment. Demonstrated success with safety, teaching and mentoring, fabrication, and/or making with a strong background in maintaining and repairing shop equipment. Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to handle multiple workstreams. Knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health and Safety practices within makerspaces or shops.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Daily Operations Management 30%

Manage and maintain the day to day within the makerspace, including equipment and operations.

Training 30%

Lead the team working to design, organize, and deliver training on equipment operation and shop safety.

Mentorship 20%

Support and mentor students and technical instruction staff, and, when needed, act as an advocate for student needs and foster a positive and inclusive work and learning environment.

Student Management 20%

Manage a group of student makerspace employees.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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