PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct regularly scheduled open studio hours in the assigned studios
• Establish and enforce best studio practices to ensure a safe, professional working environment
• Maintain a clean and organized space in the assigned studios. Ensure proper disposal of trash and recyclables; prevent accumulation of flammable materials
• Oversee tool maintenance across all assigned studios, and coordinate needed tool repairs or improvements in collaboration with the Department Administration
• Manage storage of student projects, course materials, the studios’ supply inventories
• Submit facilities maintenance service requests through Nuvolo or directly to University Facilities
• Instruct one course per semester in the areas of photography, printmaking or painting, given one’s experience and curricular need
• Work closely with faculty and staff to support curricular needs within the assigned studios
• Manage the hiring and staffing of nude models for the Department’s drawing and painting classes
• Help to develop and maintain studio safety manuals and related documentation for use by classes in the assigned studios
• Conduct safety orientations and workshops for courses using assigned studios.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student assistants to support open studio hours and departmental projects in the assigned studios
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all student users in the assigned studios
• In conjunction with Department Administration, submit purchase requisitions within budget to maintain inventory and course supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Studio Art, Painting, Printmaking, Photography or related field
• Minimum of three years of experience overseeing photography and/or printmaking and/or painting studios in an academic or another comparable professional setting, as a Shop/Studio Assistant or a Shop/Studio Manager
• Experience and proficiency with associated equipment/machinery and chemicals/safety in the assigned studios
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in person 5 days a week, 10 months a year (Summer term off)
• Ability to work occasional evenings and possibly one weekend day
• Experience, ability, and commitment to creating a working environment that is supportive, open, and respectful

PREFERRED

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Studio Art, Painting, Printmaking, Photography or related field
• Experience as a Photography or Printmaking Shop Manager
• OSHA 10 and/or First Aid Training certifications
• Experience in Higher Education Administration or other administrative field

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct regularly scheduled open studio hours in the assigned studios
• Establish and enforce best studio practices to ensure a safe, professional working environment
• Maintain a clean and organized space in the assigned studios. Ensure proper disposal of trash and recyclables; prevent accumulation of flammable materials
• Oversee tool maintenance across all assigned studios, and coordinate needed tool repairs or improvements in collaboration with the Department Administration
• Manage storage of student projects, course materials, the studios’ supply inventories
• Submit facilities maintenance service requests through Nuvolo or directly to University Facilities
• Instruct one course per semester in the areas of photography, printmaking or painting, given one’s experience and curricular need
• Work closely with faculty and staff to support curricular needs within the assigned studios
• Manage the hiring and staffing of nude models for the Department’s drawing and painting classes
• Help to develop and maintain studio safety manuals and related documentation for use by classes in the assigned studios
• Conduct safety orientations and workshops for courses using assigned studios.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student assistants to support open studio hours and departmental projects in the assigned studios
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all student users in the assigned studios
• In conjunction with Department Administration, submit purchase requisitions within budget to maintain inventory and course supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Studio Art, Painting, Printmaking, Photography or related field
• Minimum of three years of experience overseeing photography and/or printmaking and/or painting studios in an academic or another comparable professional setting, as a Shop/Studio Assistant or a Shop/Studio Manager
• Experience and proficiency with associated equipment/machinery and chemicals/safety in the assigned studios
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in person 5 days a week, 10 months a year (Summer term off)
• Ability to work occasional evenings and possibly one weekend day
• Experience, ability, and commitment to creating a working environment that is supportive, open, and respectful

PREFERRED

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Studio Art, Painting, Printmaking, Photography or related field
• Experience as a Photography or Printmaking Shop Manager
• OSHA 10 and/or First Aid Training certifications
• Experience in Higher Education Administration or other administrative field