Instructional Facility Supervisor AIADO

For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.

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• Job Classification: Full Time Salaried
• Grade Level: 7
  
  

About The Position

Contribute to the overall management of SAIC Instructional Fabrication facilities including oversight of student employees, equipment maintenance, inventory, and the upholding of general safety practices. Provide instructional and technical assistance to Shop patrons, advice to Faculty, and support for department projects. Support AIADO students and faculty in building/making skills and fostering an open, exploratory learning environment. Provide numerous and timely process demonstrations to classes and individuals as well as individualized project support.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level assistance instruction and technical teaching to faculty students using the SFS lab on topics including, but not limited to, metalworking, woodworking, general construction, mold-making, technical drawing, CAD modeling, and digital fabrication.
• Manage general operations of Instructional Fabrication areas. Ensure preparation of the facility for daily use. Implement preventative measures to ensure the functional integrity of tools, equipment, and associated resources.
• Supervise, train, and mentor student employees in the delivery of critical services, support and resources. Collaborates with area team efforts to provide mentorship and foster a meaningful work experience.
• Present authorization workshops and tool demonstrations to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff.
• Act as agent for project consultation and development in satellite classrooms across campus. Work in coordination with the Assistant Director and other area managers to schedule and coordinate classroom consultations.
• Manage inventory of circulating tools, shop supplies, and consumables. Advise Assistant Director of purchasing needs to maintain adequate levels of materials for instructional use.
• Facilitate access of circulating hand tools and associated resources to Shop patrons. In coordination with the Assistant Director, manage usage records, fines, and inventory database of circulating tools through WebCheckout.
• Commit to, demonstrate, and enforce safety procedures.
• In coordination with the Material Source staff, contribute to the day-to-day operations of Material Source.
• Collaborate with all Instructional Fabrication staff to deliver continuity of service and project development across campus.]
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art or related field preferred. Commensurate experience may be considered

Experience

Supervisory, teaching, or instructional experience preferred. Extensive knowledge and experience using a wide variety of floor-mounted and handheld power tools. Enthusiasm for digital fabrication processes including CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting; working knowledge preferred. Basic familiarity with 3D modeling software and concepts; working knowledge preferred.

Skills

• Strong managerial skills are required including the ability to supervise student staff and successfully implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist and instruct students in the conceptualization and safe construction of projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with common office software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs or more in the performance of facility related duties.
  

UNION INFO

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.