2-D Studio Art Technician
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- Hartwick College
- Location
- Oneonta, New York
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Job Details
Date: April 17, 2019
Title: 2-D Studio Art Technician
Description: Reporting to the Art and Art History Department Chair (or co-chairs), the 2-D Studio Art Technician will perform a variety of technical, clerical, and administrative tasks in support of the studio art program in Anderson Center for the Arts, its faculty, labs, and studios. The successful candidate will oversee hardware and software maintenance for computers, scanners, and printers in the department, and will work collaboratively with Studio Art faculty in the 2-Dimensional areas of Digital Arts, Photography, Painting, and Drawing. Access to a studio space for professional work is included. This is a part-time, 11 month appointment (1200 annual hours).
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Digital Art and Design Lab, Fabrication Lab, Digital Photo Lab and satellite computer stations in studio classrooms.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating software and hardware on Macintosh computers, 2D and 3D printers, scanners, and other Fab Lab equipment.
- Hire, train, and manage work-study students, including scheduling, assignments and time cards.
- Assist with the day-to-day operation of 2D studios including organization and check out of tools and equipment.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, space and general upkeep in specified areas; mix wet photography chemicals and manage chemical waste storage and disposal for the 2D areas.
- Work with the department Office Manager to maintain spreadsheets in Excel for tracking inventory of equipment and art supplies in all 2D areas.
- Work with 2D area faculty to coordinate and track the distribution of art supplies and technology to students.
- Assist chair(s), faculty, and office manager to coordinate budget and purchasing with inventory.
- Work with Environmental Safety Officer to manage, label and dispose of hazardous waste generated by the 2D areas.
Qualifications: Minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s Degree, advanced working knowledge of Macintosh computers and Adobe CC software. Knowledge of photographic equipment, chemicals and processes in B&W photography, ability to use wood shop power tools, and working knowledge of Fab Lab equipment including, but not limited to, CNC router, 3D printers, scanners, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, and 2D printers is required. Must have at least one year of experience in a related field/position, preferably within an educational environment.
Organization
Character
Hartwick College is a private liberal arts and sciences college of 1,193 students, located in Oneonta, NY, in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick's expansive curriculum emphasizes an experiential approach to the liberal arts. Through personalized teaching, collaborative research, a distinctive January Term, a wide range of internships, and many study-abroad opportunities, Hartwick ensures that students are prepared for not just their first jobs, but for the world ahead. A Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Program and strong financial aid and scholarship offerings keep a Hartwick education affordable.
Campus and Location
Hartwick's beautiful 425-acre campus is located in Oneonta, NY, in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. The campus literally is built into the side of Oyaron Hill and has a breathtaking view of the Susquehanna River Valley. Our Pine Lake Environmental Campus is eight miles from the main campus. Oneonta has been ranked as a top ten college town in the nation.
Academics
There's lots of food for thought: Hartwick's top five majors are nursing, business administration, psychology, biology, and criminal justice, and there's so much more to explore. You have access to 45 courses of study, four pre-professional programs, six cooperative programs, and certifications. Hartwick's Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Program is a unique and exciting opportunity allowing qualified students to benefit from our strong liberal arts education and special experiential learning opportunities. More about Hartwick's academic programs.
Study Abroad and Off-Campus Study
Hartwick students travel everywhere, from Italy to India, for January Term, semester-long, or year-long programs. Approximately 60% of Hartwick students study abroad during their undergraduate years, making Hartwick 2nd in the nation among baccalaureate colleges for the percentage of students who study abroad. More about Hartwick's nationally recognized off-campus programs.
Athletics
Hartwick sponsors 18 intercollegiate teams, 8 for men and 10 for women. Hartwick sports compete at the NCAA Division III level. Many of Hartwick's Division III teams participate in the Empire 8 conference. Hartwick also sponsors a spirit team which includes cheerleading, a dance team, and Swoop, the official mascot of the Hartwick College athletic programs. More about Hartwick Athletics.
Costs & Financial Aid
We commit more than $60 million in comprehensive aid and more than $32 million in Hartwick scholarships and grants. This financial contribution to our students reflects how much we believe in the educational experience we provide and in our students’ potential to progress the world forward. A financial aid counselor will tailor a plan that best fits your family’s needs, and the same counselor will work with you throughout your or your student’s entire time at Hartwick. More on affordability & financial aid.
Accreditation
Hartwick College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education MSCHE or "Middle States"), and the NY State Board of Regents. Individual programs that have specialized accreditation are Art (National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD)), Music (National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)), Nursing (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and Chemistry (American Chemical Society (ACS)). More on accreditation.
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