What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Lab Technician (Fine Arts) - NVC - req12210 position at Alamo Colleges District?
If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.
Posting closes on: 2/6/2025 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 1/17/2025.
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Northwest Vista College learner community, of 18,728 students, includes 40.9% who rely on financial aid, 34.7% who are first-generation in college; 3.4% who are veterans, and 19.2% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Hourly
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Fine Arts
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78251
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: May include evenings and weekends.
Job Summary And Description
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and safety requirements. Assists students and faculty with the proper use of equipment, demonstrates procedures, and monitors users in the safe and proper operation of equipment.
To view a complete job description, click here.
Minimum Education And Experience
Posting closes on: 2/6/2025 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 1/17/2025.
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Northwest Vista College learner community, of 18,728 students, includes 40.9% who rely on financial aid, 34.7% who are first-generation in college; 3.4% who are veterans, and 19.2% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Hourly
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Fine Arts
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78251
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: May include evenings and weekends.
Job Summary And Description
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and safety requirements. Assists students and faculty with the proper use of equipment, demonstrates procedures, and monitors users in the safe and proper operation of equipment.
- Supervises open studios for lab hours outside of class and on Fridays.
- Knowledge of kiln operation (to include loading, firing, maintenance and repair).
- Creates different clay bodies and reclaims clay for all classes. Makes, reclaims, and maintains studio glazes.
- Maintenance of all art studios, storage spaces, and outdoor sculpture and kiln yard.
- Works with students to ensure safety and proper use of tools and equipment in studios.
- Manages the Palmetto Center for the Arts gallery and assists curators with installation/de-installation. Patch and paint walls between exhibitions.
To view a complete job description, click here.
Minimum Education And Experience
- Associate's degree in related field with at least twelve (12) hours in major field of study or a combination of education, training and experience that equates to the required degree.
- One year of related experience.
- Three or more years of related experience preferred.
- Kiln operation, ceramics and/or sculptural background.
- Proficient with power tools and building.
- Licenses or certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
