Associate Jewelry Arts Production Specialist

JOB OVERVIEW
Serve as jewelry inventory specialist for the Graduate Jeweler diploma program. Serve as inventory associate and assist preparation of metals including overseeing classroom readiness classroom materials/equipment management and administrative support of classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Able to create sample pieces and components through jewelry fabrication and stone setting in a variety of metals for use in the Graduate Jeweler program.
Manage daily operations and classroom functions related to classroom set-up and upholding maintenance standards equipment cleaning repairs and ordering/receiving of course materials relevant to the program to provide great learning experience for students. Coordinate with the Carlsbad campus counterpart when needed.
Understanding the importance of all equipment and resources and preserving all parts of inventory items to be provided to students as learning aids in the classroom.
Maintain storage and file organization system for physical and digital class files.
Support and assist the classroom instructors with lectures and demonstrations as needed.
Maintains classroom daily expectations including but not limited to keeping classroom clean and equipment organized obtaining teaching aids oath of accuracy in tracking metal weights scrap and responsible for accuracy of materials in safe room.
Ability to complete required administrative duties and adapt to a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of students at various levels of experience and/or knowledge.
Maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.

Proactively communicates effectively gets along with colleagues and management and works with others empathetically and professionally under pressure.
Maintain and foster sensitivity and respect for a culturally diverse classroom environment consistently maintaining GIAs reputation in standards of integrity respect and teamwork.
Participate in Education department meetings and training as needed operational and administrative procedures etc.
Ability and willingness to meet all minimum requirements mandated by federal state city accrediting and other regulatory bodies.
Provide supervisors with up-to-date estimates of the work needed to be done and needed resources to successfully complete projects/tasks.
May travel occasionally for instructional development or Institute representation purposes as needed keeping and reporting accurate work and travel time and recording into Workday.
May be required to assist with special projects and other duties as assigned as needed.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge Skills & Abilities)
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
In-depth knowledge of jewelry manufacturing industry with interest in further skill development to demonstrate a command of theory and contemporary knowledge.
Skilled bench jeweler generalist in jewelry fabrication and setting techniques as week as repair with expertise in utilizing torches files saws rolling mills and polishing equipment and machine tools and hand tools such as engravers.
Personal accountability: continually improves performance; takes personal accountability for decisions actions & outcomes
Time management/organizational skills: Manages time priorities and work environment appropriately - approaches work in an organized and systematic manner.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change; able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
Conflict resolution and ability to settle differences in professional and productive ways while minimizing disruptions to teamwork environment and student success.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum 3 years practical jewelry industry experience required.
Graduate Jeweler diploma preferred; bachelors degree preferred.
Experience in education and/or training preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a designated professional jewelry workstation environment
Extensive use of office equipment to include computer calculator copier and other business-
related machines and software.

Pay range: $22-26/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer
All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race sex religion national origin age disability or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.