Makerspace Coordinator - Seaside, United States - California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Monterey Bay

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Seaside, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Makerspace Coordinator

Job no: 539653

Work type:
Staff

Location:
Monterey Bay

Categories:
Unit - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Part Time, Library, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification:
Library Services Specialist III

Hours:
Part-time / 20 hours per week

FLSA:
Non-exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$2,318* per month

_CSU Salary Schedule_

Priority Screening Date:
May 27, 2024

Recruitment Status:
Open Until Filled - Internal CSUMB Applicants Only

ABOUT CSUMB
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system,
California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives.

CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university's
Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators.

Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz.

Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff.

With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the (direct supervision) and day-to-day work direction of the Library Dean, the incumbent will oversee activities in the library makerspace, collaborate with key stakeholders in planning, organizing, and conducting programming, and coordinate the training and scheduling of student employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide day-to-day oversight of Makerspace activities in the library

Assist Makerspace users in using the space and equipment
Supervise student assistants
Facilitate workshops and learning opportunities
Provide training on tools and equipment and assure that all safety protocols are observed

Provide day-to-day administrative support for Makerspace

Maintain physical organization of the space
Maintain supply inventory
Maintain records of makerspace usage
Coordinate the makerspace schedule
Document and showcase projects via Instagram and LibGuides
Maintain existing repository of video tutorials on using makerspace

Other Functions:

Perform other jobrelated duties and special projects as assigned.
Participate in programs, services, library wide meetings, workgroups, and campus programs as needed and appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures and an in depth knowledge of library policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.

Thorough knowledge of institutions and library's policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to information resources.

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness.

Skills_:

_Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods.

Full proficiency in the use of makerspace equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, and other fabrication equipment. Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal reports and written and visual presentations on makerspace resources and present them to our user community.

Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.

**Abilitie