Art + Design Studio Specialist - Northeastern Illinois University : Job Details

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

The Art + Design Studio Specialist is a professional with expertise and experience with Digital Fabrication studio equipment and procedures, as well as proficiency in specialized areas within Sculpture and Photography studios. With a strong focus on safety, the A+D Studio Specialist supports students and faculty in studio areas with complex and specialized equipment. This is a Part -Time position.

Job Description:

• Supports student and faculty needs in the Digital Fabrication Lab and specialized areas within Sculpture and Photography studios;

• Operates and assists students with Digital Fabrication Lab equipment during designated open studio hours including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC router and vinyl printers/cutters;

• Works with students individually during open studio hours to facilitate use of specialized digital fabrication, sculpture and photography equipment for their class projects;

• Supports area faculty on methods to incorporate and utilize Digital Fabrication Lab equipment throughout the Departmental curriculum;

• Supports Art + Design coursework as well as individual student projects;

• Works independently and in collaboration with area faculty and staff to oversee and organize the day-to-day operations, studio upkeep, equipment maintenance and maintenance schedule in the Digital Fabrication Lab;

• Works independently and in collaboration with area faculty to oversee and organize the safety procedures and demonstrations of standard operating procedures of complex and specialized Digital Fabrication Lab equipment;

• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by area faculty, staff and Department Chair.

Minimal Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Proficient with a variety of specialized digital fabrication equipment, specifically the laser cutter, CNC router and 3D printers;

• Proficient with sculpture woodshop studio equipment, specifically table saws, bandsaws, circular saws and lathe;

• Knowledge of specialized photography equipment, specifically lighting, cameras, large-scale printing and color management;

• Proficient with Macintosh and PC computer systems as they relate to digital arts technology and digital fabrication equipment;

• Knowledge of studio safety protocols and standard operating procedures of specialized and complex studio equipment;

• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail;

• Experience working in an art and design higher education setting.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Letterpress and Risograph studio equipment;

• Experience working in a culturally diverse academic environment;

• Creative, energetic and responsible leadership skills in a strong student-centered environment;

• Effective collaboration, interpersonal and communications skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications include a terminal Master's degree in an Art + Design related field, a minimum of one year of demonstrated expertise working in a Digital Fabrication Lab and additional experience with wood shop and photography equipment. The Specialist will have familiarity with overseeing equipment and safety protocols for a studio art facility in a higher education setting.

(This position requires a background check.)

Salary: $31,260

Part-Time: 18.75 Hours per Week

Please submit the following forms through the application portal:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• (3) Professional References (Required)

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.