"MakerSpace Night Manager"

Job Details

Location: San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

MakerSpace Night Manager

Posting Number: 2026184

Location: San Marcos

Department: Creative Tech & Media Engagement

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,901.00

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of technologies commonly encountered in MakerSpaces, such as 3D printers, CNC mills, hand tools, sewing machines, etc.
• Skill in compiling and recording data.
• Skills in problem solving with a high degree of flexibility in regards to problem solving, especially in the evenings (in the absence of most other staff).
• Skills in interpersonal communication to communicate effectively with patrons, library and university security, and UPD/Emergency Response, as well as easily communicate with relevant Alkek One technology staff when troubleshooting and/or working together.
• Ability to serve as point of contact for the building on nights/weekends.
• Ability to use machines commonly found in wood shops, metal shops, or other fabrication shops.
• Ability to troubleshoot tech issues with the help of a manual.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating operations and providing technical guidance within the Creative Tech & Media Engagement department.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the main point of contact for Alkek One evenings and weekends, as well as coordinate operations in the MakerSpace evenings and weekends.
• Perform MakerSpace duties providing technical assistance, giving safety training, assist patrons with materials purchases, troubleshoot equipment issues, help patrons prepare digital assets, and maintain user database.
• Interact with patrons in person, by phone, by chat, or email regarding all aspects of Alkek One services.
• Resolve problems that escalate beyond student employee capabilities.
• Monitor security on the floor, including equipment security and the security of the technology spaces.
• Assist with supervision of several student employees.
• Check that Alkek One technology spaces are staffed by student workers on evenings and weekends and contact appropriate supervisors if spaces are not covered.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 12/08/2025

Job Close Date: 12/31/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Normal Work Hours Start: 2:30PM

Normal Work Hours End: 11:30PM

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55446

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55446 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.