Assistant Manager - School of the Arts Makerspaces
Assistant Manager - School of the Arts Makerspaces
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Assistant Manager School of the Arts Makerspaces
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for full-time position of Assistant Manager of the School of the Arts Makerspaces. The position reports to Dean of the School of the Arts and works closely with the Assistant Manager in the Rady School of Computer Science and Engineering Makerspace to coordinate supervision of equipment spaces and student employees in the metalworking woodworking and fabrication facilities in the Arts building Quigley Hall. These spaces are undergoing a remodel in Summer 2025 to include new state-of-the-art equipment for metal and woodworking.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Makerspace Manager supports the School of the Arts labs makerspaces and hands-on project-based learning initiatives including those connected to an anticipated Industrial Design program. This position is responsible for managing lab and makerspace operating hours and providing direct support for student projects. Additionally the Assistant Makerspace Manager will help facilitate and support summer programming and partnerships as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in any field plus 3 years of experience in industrial design fabrication CNC router operation welding prototyping or woodshop or 8 years of related work experience.
- Industry or educational experience in industrial design engineering architecture or manufacturing.
- Ability to work with novice students in workshops while maintaining a safe environment.
- Ability to learn how to operate new equipment and train others on appropriate use.
- Experience working with manufacturing equipment and adhering to safety protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in industrial design or related technical field
- Experience working with students or trainees.
- Experience developing tutorials courses or training materials related to workshop operations.
- Skilled in CNC operation welding prototyping and woodshop equipment use.
Compensation: Salary Range $58000-$62000/year. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
How to Apply: Apply online at Applications must include a letter of application addressed to Greg VanderBeek resume and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at .
Application deadline is August 15 2025.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
