Department: Office Research Innovation and Economic Impact

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience; $22-$25/hour

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

About the Position:

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration and Support: Assist in the creation of initiatives that encourage departmental collaboration and support Mason Enterprise's objectives of advancing STEM education and entrepreneurship.
• Event Planning and Coordination: Manage and schedule event requests across various MIX-managed spaces. Provide assistance and coordination for groups using these spaces, including scheduling staff for events outside standard operating hours. Serve as the primary contact for inquiries regarding MIX operations, facilities, and programs.
• Student Staff Management and Coordination: Lead the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff to support daily operations and workshops. Efficiently manage student staff schedules to optimize makerspace operations.
• Workshop Development and Delivery: Create and deliver 4-6 tailored workshops weekly (this may include the same workshops repeated twice within one week) that appeal to the MIX community's diverse interests and skill levels. Topics should encompass equipment training as well as innovative and creative methods.
• Supply Management: Oversee the inventory of supplies and materials, ensuring resources are adequately stocked for MIX activities and workshops.
• Marketing and Social Media: Assist MIX Manager with all aspects of promoting MIX on media outlets, and supervising the work of responsible MIX interns in charge of social media posts.
• Equipment Maintenance: Identify any operational issues with makerspace equipment and communicate that with the MIX Manager, Fab Lab Coordinator, or other staff members to ensure equipment upkeep, maintenance, safety, functionality, and user-friendliness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience in crafting and conducting workshops or educational programs.
• Experience in organizational communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a position requiring the balance of multiple tasks and prioritization.
• Strong passion for STEM education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Familiarity with a range of Makerspace equipment, 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability and capacity to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience (1 to 2 years of prior experience) in workshop or lab management, ideally within an educational or makerspace setting.
• 1 to 2 years of proven experience in crafting and conducting workshops or educational programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a broad spectrum of fabrication and electronic equipment.
• 1 to 2 years of management experience.
• Demonstrated Equipment Proficiency: Candidates should have familiarity and experience with, including, but not limited to, the following equipment:
  • CNC Router, Vertical Mill, Metal Lathe, MIG/TIG Welding, Laser Cutting and Engraving, Bandsaws, Miter Saws, Vacuum Former, Metal Fabrication Equipment (Shear, Brake, Roller), Drill Press, Power Tools (Grinders, Drills, Sanders), 3D Printers (SLA and FDM), and Electronics Tools (Soldering, Oscilloscopes, Microcontroller Programming). Sewing Machines, Embroidering Machine, etc.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and capacity to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for MIX Operations Coordinator at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

Posting Open Date: June 3, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 21, 2024

Open Until Filled?: Yes