Common Shop Specialist
Common Shop Specialist
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Job Description
75 Common Shop Lab Specialist. This includes:
25 Management of inventory (supplies/materials) and funding. This includes:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
40 hours/week
Contact Information to Applicants
Marshall Maude
Position Overview
The Common Shop Specialist a wellresourced wood shop metal fabrication shop materials store and workspace is a hub for arts creation using traditional methods. This facility is housed and partnered with the Visual Arts Studio Technologies Lab (VAST) a hub for arts innovation using digital fabrication processes and technology within the Department of Visual Art at the University of Kansas. Together these resources support interdisciplinary research throughout the Department of Visual Art providing monitored and independent equipment access training opportunities and technical consultation to students staff and faculty.
The candidate for this position reports to the Art Lab Manager and Department Chair and will work in coordination with the VAST Lab Coordinator to oversee and assist with the operations of multiple resource labs. While this position is primarily responsible for the management ongoing operation maintenance vision and future development of the Common Shop they will work in close collaboration with staff who oversee the VAST Lab as well as staff and faculty throughout the different areas of the Department of Visual Art. The individual must be knowledgeable about university procedures capable of using good judgment and discretion and able to act as a professional resource for students staff and faculty in the Department of Visual Art.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Providing training guidance and monitoring of safety procedures best practices and appropriate tool usage for all facility users
- Advise and assist students in preparation and construction of various projects that would typically include construction of painting stretchers picture frames furniture construction mixed media various sculpture pieces and gallery pedestals
- Advise assist and/or lead design preparation and construction of a variety of complex Visual Art projects thesis preparation and exhibition and display furniture
- Planning and coordination of assigned work projects
- Routine equipment and facility maintenance including minor to moderate repairs cleaning and organization.
- Maintain power and hand tools in proper working order.
- Placing service calls or tending to the repair
- Interview hire schedule and oversee the training of student hourly workers in the Common Shop and VAST Lab.
- Approve time sheets.
- Guide and instruct student hourly help in all safety procedures and proper equipment and tool usage
25 Management of inventory (supplies/materials) and funding. This includes:
- Supervising the collection of funds from sales of services and materials
- Issue invoices for all work completed by the shop staff members
- Coordinate directly with the Comptrollers Office for material sales protocol sales/financial systems inventory control and approved rates
- Coordinate with the SSC the balances of funds and projections reconcile purchases
- Coordinate with the department chair for planning the need for future funding
- Maintain a complete inventory of supplies and materials consult with instructors on special class material needs
- Track material usage and identify needed supplies to be purchased
- Initiate the procurement and restocking of materials as necessary
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
40 hours/week
Contact Information to Applicants
Marshall Maude
- Bachelors Degree in a related field and 1 year of professional experience. Or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Experience in a position requiring knowledge of wood shop equipment and safety practices as evidenced in application materials.
- Knowledge of shop equipment and best practices for working with wood metal plastics and other materials as demonstrated in application materials.
- At least 6 months previous experience with metal fabrication equipment and safety practices
- At least 6 months demonstrated knowledge of digital design and fabrication processes such as CNC Milling/Routing Laser Cutting 3D printing and associated CAD/CAM software.
- Demonstrated knowledge with computer literacy and experience with inventory processes as evidenced by application materials.
- Knowledge and ability to instruct others in proper use of power tools and shop safety procedures as demonstrated in application materials.
- Communication problem solving and leadership skills as evidenced in application materials.
- Ability to work independently as evidenced in application materials.
- Ability to assist students and faculty to create various wellcrafted products/projects/objects for artwork as demonstrated in application materials.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties as demonstrated in application materials.
- Proven experience with supervision and good organizational skills as demonstrated in application materials
Position Overview
The Common Shop Specialist a wellresourced wood shop metal fabrication shop materials store and workspace is a hub for arts creation using traditional methods. This facility is housed and partnered with the Visual Arts Studio Technologies Lab (VAST) a hub for arts innovation using digital fabrication processes and technology within the Department of Visual Art at the University of Kansas. Together these resources support interdisciplinary research throughout the Department of Visual Art providing monitored and independent equipment access training opportunities and technical consultation to students staff and faculty.
The candidate for this position reports to the Art Lab Manager and Department Chair and will work in coordination with the VAST Lab Coordinator to oversee and assist with the operations of multiple resource labs. While this position is primarily responsible for the management ongoing operation maintenance vision and future development of the Common Shop they will work in close collaboration with staff who oversee the VAST Lab as well as staff and faculty throughout the different areas of the Department of Visual Art. The individual must be knowledgeable about university procedures capable of using good judgment and discretion and able to act as a professional resource for students staff and faculty in the Department of Visual Art.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
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