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Makerspace Lab Manager

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell

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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Makerspace Lab ManagerJob no: 499626
Position type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Deans Office/College Engineer
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and grade/range
Applications Open: Apr 22 2019
Applications Close:

General Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Dean for the College of Engineering, this individual is responsible for overseeing and facilitating all activities in the Lawrence Lin Makerspace. This includes the delivery of College courses, training courses, outreach programs, as well as working with students on projects that may be from classes, competitions, or entrepreneurial efforts. Must work with Faculty and Staff across the College to meet programmatic needs. Requires supervising and overseeing staff and students to deliver programming. Must be competent with both design and technical fabrication skills as well as supervisory skills.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Operate prototyping facility such as to maximize access and use by students and faculty for lab courses, project courses, club projects, student team/individual projects etc. This includes interacting with and advising students on project conception, design and/or manufacturing, supporting faculty with project-based course deployment, as well as supervising student assistants in the space as required. Goal is to move to 24/7 student access/usage model.

2. Develop prototyping/makerspace facility to meet teaching and project needs, as well as training opportunities. Oversee and potentially deliver educational programming in conjunction with faculty members, including lab courses, as required. Includes analysis of new technologies; maintenance of current technologies; and housekeeping in general.

3. Knowledge of operating equipment such as lathe, mill, 3D printers, laser cutters, and other prototyping as well as precision machining equipment. Must instruct others, including students, faculty and staff, on the safe use, care and routine maintenance of all of this equipment – this includes improving and deploying safety and machine operation training.

4. Oversee all aspects of non-profit career development and corporate partnership programs tied to Makerspace. Assist with oversight and delivery of MassMEP Collaborative Program. Work with partners to determine course schedule, present/develop curriculum. Attend professional development workshops as necessary with partner groups (WPI, MEP, et al.)

5. Develop displays and provide tours of labs to educate parents and prospective students on project-based learning experiences and the correlation of projects toward meeting course requirements and learning outcomes. Work with Dean’s office/SLICE Coordinator to develop STEM pipeline programming for local/regional middle and high school students. Assist with “future engineers” summer camp and bridge program as needed.

Other Job Duties:

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

2. Support laboratory operations throughout the College as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Masters Degree with 10+ years of demonstrated experience in design and/or manufacturing, or
  • Masters Degree in Engineering/related field with 5+ years of experience
  • Self-starter, reliable, motivated in one’s work, with a demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment
    Understanding of electronics/mechanical concept development, electronics/mechanical design, rapid prototyping (e.g., 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.) and advanced manufacturing processes (CNC mill and lathe) that includes, but may not be limited to: wood, metal, plastic and electronics
  • Well-developed conceptual, analytical and communications skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings
  • The ability to work effectively with diverse populations including students, staff, and faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application.

Organization

Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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