"Art and Design Technology Coordinator"

The Art and Design Technology Coordinator supports the creative and academic mission of the department of Art, Art History and Design by overseeing department-specific technical operations across studios, labs, and fabrication spaces. This role ensures the safe, effective, and innovative use of technology—including digital media tools, Mac systems, AV equipment, and fabrication technologies—while managing equipment checkout programs, supervising student workers, and assisting faculty and students with varying levels of technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Media, Art & Design Technology, or a closely related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• Proven experience supporting Mac hardware and operating systems
• Experience with digital media tools and creative software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, 3D printing software)
• Ability to administer and maintain a student laptop / equipment checkout program, including inventory tracking, loan policies, and basic hardware / software troubleshooting
• Ability to manage and maintain our digital fabrication tools and photography darkroom to OHSA safety standards and MSDS safety sheets
• Ability to hire, train, supervise and schedule work-study and student workers, and one lab assistant
• Willingness to work with, and assist, students and faculty with varying levels of tech literacy

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing technology within an academic, creative, or studio-based environment
• Working knowledge of print systems, including large-format and specialty printers like a risograph
• Working knowledge of AV equipment setup and maintenance (projectors, cameras, sound systems)
• Familiarity, interest, and willingness to learn new hardware, software, and fabrication technologies related to art and design such as 3D printing, CNC routing, laser cutting, VR/AR programs