Laboratory Coordinator- Art Ceramics

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The School of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences at Madison College is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator Art (Ceramics) to join the school. This position will provide the necessary administrative and technical assistance to support students and faculty in the Art Department in the School of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.

The Laboratory Coordinator Art (Ceramics) is responsible for maintaining the ceramics studio ensuring safety organization and functionality. Key duties include kiln operations organizing student work preparing recycled clay and managing inventory. This role collaborates with instructors and the department chair to order materials maintain records and ensure equipment is in good working order. Additional tasks include glaze preparation and maintenance assisting with atmospheric firings and enforcing student safety including proper waste disposal and use of protective gear.

This role emphasizes cleanliness organization and safety with regular tasks like vacuuming mopping and decluttering. The person in this position will also complete basic kiln maintenance and repair and troubleshoot problems. The Laboratory Coordinator Art (Ceramics) provides student training on equipment use maintains OSHAcompliant safety standards and organizes materials with clear labeling and assist student workers in organizing open lab hours and related tasks. The coordinator will also collaborate with staff to address facility needs maintain open communication and foster an inclusive and respectful educational environment for students and colleagues.

This is a parttime 1020 hours per week 38weeks per year position. General working hours between 8:00am 4:30pm Monday Friday with flexibility to determine schedule with supervisor.

Madison Colleges dedication to promoting equity inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission Vision and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison Collegeit is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be opened until filled with a first review date of April 23 at 11:59pm. After this date the recruitment may close without further notice.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 2:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs lab set up and take down; assemble prepare and arrange required materials models equipment for student and facility usage as required. Prepares models materials and equipment for student projects.

• Assists in the maintenance of other Art lab and classroom spaces (such as for jewelry drawing design and painting)

• Assists in artrelated events such as student shows and gallery display.

• Assists students & instructors and reinforces faculty instruction.

• Develops and maintains safe practices and procedures for the handling and use of materials and electrical hazards for use by staff and students. Manages all safety and securityrelated items including Safety Data Sheets eyewash stations and firstaid kits.

• Within College regulations policies and procedures performs purchasing duties for assigned equipment supplies and/or services; obtains and as assigned may evaluate bids sets up appropriate vendors and suppliers; prepares requisitions and purchase orders as assigned; coordinates with vendors to ensure equipment materials supplies and services are appropriately applied.

• Ensures operation of equipment by performing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and technologies.

• Analyzes collects treats and ensures proper disposal of waste created in each lab following Madison College and EPA guidelines.

• Maintains a commitment to the college mission vision and values. Complies with college policies directives and work rules.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Skill in communicating effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

• Knowledge of the related principles and procedures

• Ability to demonstrate the methods procedures and concepts as taught by instructor.

• Ability to operate relevant equipment tools and/or software.

• Knowledge and ability to oversee safety policies.

• Ability to fire electric and gas kilns and mix glazes.

• Ability to install fix and maintain art lab equipment and classrooms/labs.

• Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience. *Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.

• Two 2 years of work experience directly related to the skills required for successfully performing this position.

Madison College does not offer H1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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