Job location: Winston Salem, NC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-11-15
Req: R0002223
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Job Description Summary

The Department of Engineering at Wake Forest University launched in August 2017 and
seeks an Engineering Lab and Studio Manager to assist with designing and operating academic spaces for
teaching and research. The Lab Manager will be expected to manage spaces, equipment, and people (e.g.
students) necessary to support a range of engineering projects.

Job Description

The new Department of Engineering at Wake Forest University seeks an Engineering Lab and Studio Manager to help design and build a modern and experiential undergraduate engineering program by working with students and faculty in a variety of engineering projects and lab experiences related to both teaching and research efforts. We strive to be a leader in undergraduate education with primary motivations being innovation in the curriculum, effective learning methods, an authentic liberal arts education educating the whole person, and a project-based curriculum emphasizing creative design and community partnerships. We seek colleagues who are excited about building a new program that embodies the values of empowerment, integrity, inclusion, compassion, growth, and joy in every layer of our fabric. Because the Department of Engineering and its student body are in the founding phase, applicants should be prepared for and excited about the unique opportunities and challenges that this startup process entails. A successful applicant could start as early as January 1, 2020. Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume (could include an e-portfolio or similar documentation of past work and engineering projects), and (3) names/contact information for three professional references. Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of mentoring and potential to support student projects and learning new skills. References will only be contacted with prior approval of the applicant. Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled, with new applications reviewed on a regular cycle. Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the position in general can be directed to Dr. Saami Yazdani (yazdanis@wfu.edu), who heading the search committee for the position.

Essential Functions of the Engineering Lab and Studio Manager:

● Maintain accurate and complete budgetary records and inventories for labs and studios. Organization and documentation are critical as the Department builds out and works to create a strong foundation from which to grow.

● Collaborate with faculty and students to specify, purchase, and organize equipment, furniture, tools, and supplies for engineering learning spaces and laboratories.

● Responsible for safety training and compliance for spaces and personnel through WFU Environmental Health & Safety and external entities as necessary.

● Coordinate planning, maintenance, and repair for functional equipment in engineering learning spaces.

● Assist in facilities planning as well as identifying available and suitable spaces for engineering courses and short-term projects.

● Oversee or support the management of an engineering makerspace and machine shop, as well as the training of student assistants, in order for the space to be accessible to all WFU students, faculty, and staff.

● Support the department in planning for new spaces and required furniture and equipment.

● Consult with vendors on new products and benchmark programs at peer institutions to keep upto-date on the latest technologies and techniques in engineering. .

● Train and supervise undergraduate students as lab and studio assistants.

● Assist with design of new experiments and project experiences for undergraduate courses.

● Periodically provide training workshops for students and faculty to learn new equipment or tools.

● Support hardware and software for various laboratories, including 3D modeling and other prototyping/fabrication equipment and data acquisition equipment/systems, etc.

● Work with property management personnel to report building maintenance issues.

● Mentor engineering students and help them develop "hands-on" technical skills.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● A bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or related field, and work experience in an industrial or academic setting.

● Ability to work with students, faculty and professionals from a range of backgrounds.

● Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.

● Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

● Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations and department needs.

● Ability to maintain, repair, or troubleshoot equipment in engineering teaching and research labs.

● Proficiency in the use of computers including spreadsheet and online ordering programs.

● Moderate physical activity including unloading inventory and standing for long periods of time.

Accountabilities: Works independently. Reports to Department Chair. Hiring, training, and supervision of student assistants. Future supervision of professional staff as necessary. Operate within department budget for labs and studios, maintain accurate records of all expenditures and inventories.

Note: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably requested to assist faculty and students.

Department of Engineering:

Wake Forest University (WFU), a top-30 nationally ranked university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, welcomed its inaugural class of engineering students in August 2017. The Department of Engineering is the anchor program at the new Wake Downtown campus, located in Wake Forest’s Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem. Wake Downtown opened its doors in January 2017 and is a splendid canvas upon which to design and build a world-renowned engineering program. In the nation, we are the only BS Engineering program (undergraduate students only), grounded in the liberal arts at a research university. This unique combination not only defines who we are, but defines our unique characteristics. Our students will graduate with a BS in Engineering and have an exemplary undergraduate experience infused with the liberal arts. Our vision for our engineering students is to be (a) leaders and agents of change embodying the WFU motto of Pro Humanitate (for humanity), (b) active seekers and creators of knowledge, (c) empowered with the engineering fundamentals, strengthened with the breadth of an exceptional liberal arts education, (d) adaptive experts that recognize the strengths and limits of his/her knowledge and her/his team, (e) innovators by embracing inclusion, diversity, and equity, and (f) fearless in the face of complex problems. Further information about the Department of Engineering is available at college.wfu.edu/engineering.

Additional Job Description

Deadline for Submission: Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin December 10, 2019. This is a 12-month, full-time employee, exempt staff position.

Time Type Requirement

Full timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.