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Laboratory Manager, Fashion Design

Employer
Miami Dade College
Location
Miami, FL

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details



Job Title Laboratory Manager, Fashion Design
Job ID 998167
Location Wolfson Campus
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular


Job Details



Job Family
STAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE)
Grade
12
Salary
$19.60 - $24.51
Department
Fashion Institute
Reports To
Department Chairperson
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Job Summary


The Fashion Design Laboratory Manager is responsible for the operations, maintenance, security and improvement of the Fashion Design Lab. The position assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies, other requested records, and provides instructional assistance to students and faculty.


Duties & Responsibilities


  • Orders materials and supplies necessary to support the Fashion Design lab
  • Services and maintains workroom for pattern making, garment construction and design room for drawing
  • Supervises part-time assistants including training, evaluating and scheduling
  • Interfaces with sales representatives, suppliers and other fashion industry professionals
  • Maintains budget reports for supplies with supervision of the chairperson and assures receipt of ordered supplies and equipment
  • Participates in departmental recruitment events and assists students when appropriate
  • Researches and makes recommendations with regards to fashion equipment
  • Establishes fashion lab guidelines
  • Installs new equipment and software
  • Maintains records of lab use by students and faculty members
  • Assures routine cleaning of physical space and equipment
  • Oversees and ensures safe and proper use of supplies and equipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned



Minimum Requirements


  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related work experience with a minimum of two (2) years industry and/or teaching experience
  • All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
  • Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated knowledge in application of industrial sewing machine and industrial overlocker
  • Working knowledge of threading, oiling and all maintenance and iron stations
  • Ability to organize, plan and explain technical and organizational concepts to part-time lab assistants and students
  • Extensive knowledge of computer systems
  • Ability to manage facilities, trouble shoot and repair equipment
  • Ability to establish and apply fashion lab guidelines and procedures
  • Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Knowledge of inventory management
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
  • Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with faculty, students, and staff


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Organization

Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.

Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College.  Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.

With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.

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