MakerLab Coordinator, Libraries
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Library Services
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jun 28, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 00840
Position ID:: 178241

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Specialist (SL-4)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Binghamton University Libraries are seeking an innovative and proactive Makerlab Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and management of our brand new MakerLab in the Glenn G. Bartle Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning experiences for students, faculty, and staff across various disciplines. The facility will be outfitted with 3-D printers, scanners, laser cutters, and other innovative prototyping and fabrication technologies. The MakerLab Coordinator is responsible for the facility's day-to-day operation, training of student employees and users, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The Coordinator integrates new MakerLab services into the curriculum and facilitates classroom visits. The position will also promote a supportive and accessible student experience.

The successful candidate will be:

• An individual familiar with maker technologies who enjoys introducing others to the equipment in a safe manner.
• A positive leader who can effectively collaborate with others and manage a team of student employees to organize visits and training opportunities.
• An individual who can prioritize duties, focusing on attention to detail and ensuring health, safety, and logistical requirements.
• Customer service oriented and able to interact with a diverse constituency.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the new MakerLab, including the upkeep of the physical space, hours of operation, services, technology, equipment, and supplies.
• Hires, trains, and supervises student workers.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices for the MakerLab to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Develops training and maintenance protocols for MakerLab equipment.
• Plans and conducts instructional workshops, training sessions, and outreach events to promote the MakerLab and its resources.
• Conducts routine maintenance and coordinates service, repair, and installation of equipment.
• Evaluates and assesses the impact and effectiveness of the MakerLab, maintaining usage statistics and user feedback.
• Collaborates with appropriate administrative staff on the marketing of the Makerlab across the university to encourage course-related and co-curricular student use of the facility.
• Occasionally organizes special 'make' events for students, faculty and staff groups, which may include evening and weekend hours.
• Stays current on Makerspace technology and services within academic libraries.
• Submits mandatory and requested reports, documentation, and information in a timely manner.
• Serves as a positive champion for the libraries, internally and externally, in alignment with the overall mission and current priorities.
• Participates in a work culture that promotes diversity and anti-racism and actively works to eliminate or mitigate the effects of systemic racism and bias.
• Participates in library and University committees and external professional organizations as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience using 3D technologies, such as printers or scanners
• Experience with maker instruction, including leading workshops and hands-on learning projects, including translating complex concepts to diverse learners
• Skill in navigating patrons through the prototyping process
• Experience with CAD and CAM processes
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work evening and weekend schedules as needed
• Self-directed with the ability to lead maker projects
• Ability to multitask and work in a time-critical innovation environment
• Passion for outreach and establishing connections between making and the organization's mission and strategic plan

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=178241

Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 15, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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