Studio Arts Technician III

Job Description

Johnson County Community College
Position: Studio Arts Technician III
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 12 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $18.22-$23.31 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Benefits Category
For Part‑time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling

Additional Incentives:

• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

Position Summary: The Studio Arts Technician within the Department of Photography, Film, and Media Studies will provide the students with technical support in one or more of the studio arts labs.

Technical Support:
Ensures safety procedures are strictly followed and hazards are minimized.
Provides technical assistance to students.
Prepares instructional materials for laboratory demonstrations and use.
Provides guidance on assignments and demonstrates techniques in the specialized lab assignment.
Coordinates laboratory schedule
Coordinates purchasing
Analyze and solve routine and non-routine problems.

Equipment:
Ensures new equipment and supplies are ordered and put away in a timely manner
Ensures inventory is maintained
Ensures facilities and equipment are prepared for faculty
Ensures Exhibitions are installed and taken down
Ensures equipment is in good shape when checked out/in and ensures appropriate forms are completed.
Maintains and repairs laboratory equipment
Ensures equipment checked out is appropriate for the student.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Completes assignments with little supervision.
• May assist less-experienced team members.
• Requires a MFA OR BFA plus 5 years related experience.
• Advanced expertise in professional cameras, lighting, and sound gear
• Advanced expertise in analog and digital photography processing
• Advanced expertise in Adobe CC software
• Advanced expertise in Epson fine art, large format printers

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

About JCCC:
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success