VCS Facilities Coordinator

Position Highlights:

This is a full-time on-site position supporting the ongoing daily operations of the Visual Communications Studies (VCS) Department at RITs National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The position supports specialized instructional laboratories production facilities studios and equipment resources used by students and faculty.

Provides specialized technical support and preventive maintenance for instructional production equipment computers software studios and classroom technology. Coordinates equipment repairs vendor services inventory and checkout systems studio reservations student lab assistants shipments and facilities services to support daily departmental operations. Manages equipment and chemical inventories as well as hire train and supervise student lab assistants.

The successful candidate will be organized resourceful and comfortable working independently in a hands-on instructional environment. Experience with American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to learn.

Knowledge and skills in the job include demonstrated experience supporting instructional laboratories studios or production environments including operation and maintenance of specialized equipment and technology. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues coordinate repairs manage equipment checkout and reservation systems oversee supplies and student assistants and provide excellent customer service while collaborating effectively with students faculty staff and external vendors. Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills required.

Minimum Education & Experience

A bachelors degree is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and support to students faculty and researchers in the design planning and execution of laboratory activities
• Aids in the fabrication proto-typing and testing of experimental materials models and devices
• Sets up calibrates maintains and performs minor repairs of equipment instruments and tools
• Monitors laboratory operations and procedures to promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Enforces the proper handling storage and disposal of materials and waste
• Performs administrative duties related to scheduling resource management inventory tracking and record-keeping laboratory activities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of research and laboratory operations and principles
• Knowledge of the standards regulations and protocols related to the proper handling storage and disposal of laboratory materials chemicals and waste
• Skill in time management organization and multi-tasking in high volume environments
• Skill in maintaining detailed records of research activities ensuring documentation is thorough and easily accessible
• Ability to set up calibrate trouble shoot or instruct the use of laboratory equipment and instruments
• Ability to instruct students researchers and laboratory users on laboratory procedures and the proper use of equipment machinery and related technology

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 4 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Operations Administrative Service or Technical Support Level 2 - An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

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Application Materials

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Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYSs Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed age marital status sex gender religion sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin veteran status or disability in its hiring admissions educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act the New York Human Rights Law or similar applicable law.

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