The Makerspace Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and leading makerspace classes and seminars on subject matter such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and woodworking utilizing equipment in the Moody Center for the Arts Workshop and Makerspace. Assists students with a wide range of fabrication and design problems, answering first line questions and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate is passionate about instructing students of all skill levels on the safe and successful operation of the Moody’s Makerspace equipment.

Salary

$49,000 to $52,000

Essential Functions

• Leads undergraduate and graduate student classes and seminars on subject matter such as woodworking, 3D printing, and laser cutting
• Interacts and takes direction with / from Workshop Director to ensure adequate preparation and supplies are available for use
• Develops new and expands existing curriculum for Rice student classes utilizing equipment in the Moody Center Workshop and Makerspace
• Ensures all safety measures and protocols are being observed during classroom instruction
• Completes and files incident reports as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions / Information

• Exhibits a welcoming and patient teaching style for students of all knowledge levels
• Assists Rice students with a wide range of fabrication and design problems and answers first line questions
• Mentors students in designing and implementing projects, including use of materials, design methods and repairs
• Provides general support to faculty, including assistance with teaching preparation, provision of materials, and equipment usage
• Leads safety orientation sessions for students, faculty and staff prior to their use of equipment
• Works with Workshop Director and Associate Director of Exhibitions on projects on fabrication projects related to Moody Center exhibitions and programs
• Works collaboratively with faculty and visiting artists to support their fabrication needs and assist them in their project goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Ability to learn quickly
• Detailed oriented and good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, analytical and organizational skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as proprietary databases
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose equipment issues
• Passion for education and student engagement
• Flexible availability to accommodate student, faculty, and in-house projects
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience with:
  • 3D modeling (Fusion 360 preferred)
  • Woodworking (taking raw stock lumber to final product)
• 3D Printing experience and knowledge of FDM and SLA consumer level machines
• CNC router experience
• CNC machining experience
• Knowledge of Vectric software
• Laser Cutting and Vinyl Cutting experience

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