Job Number 2002022
Coordinator, IMPACT Lab (Grant)

Closing Date: 04/24/2020
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Position InformationLocationHighland CampusHours40 hours/week as assigned; Generally 8am to 5pm M-F and evenings and weekends as needed.SalaryCoordinator 4/121 ($44,645.00 - $63,780.00)FLSA StatusExemptReports ToDepartment Chair of Manufacturing TechnologyCriminal Background CheckPre-employment criminal background checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC's College Police department.College Profile

Austin Community College (ACC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 41,000 credit students each fall and spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriately applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Reflects the diversity of our community.
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
• Is attracted by the college mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC.

Our Mission

The Austin Community College District promotes student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training in its service area.

For more information, see http://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/mission-statement.Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

ACC is committed to the ongoing systemic changes needed to ensure the increased recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion of historically underserved and underrepresented populations. Through continual strategic community engagement and professional development of administrators, faculty, staff, and students, the college demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture and climate for equitable outcomes.

As an open-access and low-cost institution, ACC is proud to serve a diverse student body. Dedicated faculty members are excellent professors who help students achieve their educational goals and are sensitive to the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds of our students. The College values and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the College community.General Statement of Job

To oversee and prepare the Innovative Manufacturing Prototype Acceleration Central Texas (IMPACT) lab and associated programs at Austin Community College. This position is a grant-funded, full-time position for the remainder of the grant term. Description of Duties and TasksEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manages the day-to-day activities and services of the Manufacturing Incubator including, but not limited to, management of lab equipment, tenant companies, and related personnel/student lab activities. Serves as the management liaison for the Manufacturing Incubator partners.

Manages the execution of partner company contracts including providing research support, determining equipment needs, and supervising faculty and students involved with those projects. Works with the department chair and ATI to plan contract research agreements.

Monitors the Manufacturing Incubator lab to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Promotes safe lab practices among tenant companies, faculty, staff, and students.

Represents the Manufacturing Incubator at community events in the startup and manufacturing communities. Promotes and markets the Incubator to build collaborations in the community and recruit companies to Austin. Participates in the screening and selection of new companies applying to the Manufacturing Incubator.

Coordinates networking events, hands-on workshops, informal discussions and other activities designed to promote the Incubator.

Initiates purchase requisitions and monitors expenditures for the Manufacturing Incubator. Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials.

Researches, evaluates, and recommends new equipment and lab services; may prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation and/or submit justifications and request for capital outlay items in coordination with other ACC program stakeholders.

Oversees the installation, configuration and/or calibration of new equipment. Develops preventative maintenance schedule program for all applicable equipment. Performs routine maintenance and repairs as needed on applicable equipment. Oversees the arrangement of repair or maintenance services as required.

Develops processes and procedures for the safety and use of the Manufacturing Incubator. Provides training to students, faculty or other personnel in the safe and proper use of the equipment and lab facilities.

SkillsMust possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Ability to maintain an established schedule which may include some evenings and weekends. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a strong customer-orientation when working with diverse students, faculty, administration, community, and business leaders. Effective planning, organizing, communication, and interpersonal skills including use of tact and discretion and the ability to meet deadlines. Competency in understanding and following instructions precisely, working with lab equipment, and safely working with lab materials. Adeptness to interact effectively with others of diverse backgrounds. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Technology Skills

Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software. Use related laboratory equipment and software applications.Required Work Experience

Two years related work experience.

Preferred Work Experience

Over 5 years Experience with CAM software for creating CNC toolpaths (Mastercam, Fusion 360, Meshcam) and parametric 3D CAD software (Solidworks, Inventor, Fusion 360, or Creo).
Experience with multi-axis machining (3+2 axis, 4 axis, 5 axis) Experience with operation, setup, and maintenance of CNC mills and lathes, CNC routers, 3D printers, manual mills and lathes, laser cutters and metrological equipment Experience with rapid prototyping processes ranging from ideation and design to creation of working prototypesRequired Education

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education

Master's degree in related discipline.Special RequirementsLicenses/Certifications; Other

A valid Texas driver's license with dependable means for transportation to and from meeting locations across the district.Other Preferred Qualifications

Meet ACC faculty qualifications table requirements (degree and work history) for teaching in Manufacturing and/or Architecture and Engineering Computer Aided Design departments.Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a variety of settings including office and laboratory. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and occasionally stooping, crawling, and climbing. Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. Able to read chemical labels and instructions as well as use lab equipment; able to survey assigned lab spaces for safety issues.Safety

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

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Updated 01-14-2020

ACC Benefits OverviewFull-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.

ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.

DisclaimerThe above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under the Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.