What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Art Technician position at St. Olaf College?
POSITION TITLE: Temporary Technical Assistant for Digital Fabrication Equipment in CAD
DEPARTMENT: Department of Art and Art History
REPORTS TO: Chair of Art and Art History
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Hours : 16 Hours per week
Salary:
This .3 FTE Technical Assistant oversees and maintains the digital fabrication equipment, digital photo printers, lighting studio, and media checkout for students and faculty in Studio Art. A high degree of responsibility, creativity, independent judgment, and collaboration are required, as this person will work both independently and in partnership with faculty, staff, students, facilities crews, outside vendors, and other community partners.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative but are not intended to cover all duties performed by the position.
- Maintain digital printers and digital fabrication equipment and ensure all equipment functions properly and safely.
- Provide training to faculty and students who need to use the digital equipment
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
- Coordinate with IT and outside vendors to repair specialized equipment
- Oversee lighting studio and camera checkout area, maintain and update WebCheckout database.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education or equivalent work experience:
A two-year technical degreeExperience:
1 years experience in a related fieldPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in studio art or IT related field
Experience:
1 years experience in a related fieldKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Administrative & Management Experience
- Confidence in using independent judgment in decision making
- Developed organizational and task management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills Experience with inventory, setup, and maintenance of detailed records
Specialized Knowledge & Skills
- Familiarity with a broad range of digital printing and fabrication tools
- Proficiency in maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery
- Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety as they apply to digital fabrication and printing Willingness to learn new skills and applications relevant to art-making practices
Interpersonal Skills
- Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships; commitment to quality of service
- Strong work ethic; ability to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally competent manner with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty Demonstrated interest in working with college students engaged in active learning environments
Physical Requirements:
This position requires bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting and moving objects of up to 50 lbs. It also requires exposure to noise, chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors in order to perform the essential functions. Must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties.WORK SCHEDULE:
FTE: .3 (16 hours per week)
Term: January-May, 2025
ABOUT US:
The Department of Art and Art History is an integral part of a vibrant liberal arts college. It is currently housed in the Center for Art and Dance, an Art, Art History and Dance complex, serving 200 undergraduate Art and Art History majors. The Department of Art and Art History is NASAD accredited and offers BA options in Studio Art, Art History, and Art Education. There are seven full-time faculty members, four part-time faculty members, and three staff members. The Center for Art and Dance is well equipped with labs for ceramics, drawing, new media, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Rolvaag Library houses an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and videos. An important artistic teaching resource, the Flaten Art Museum, presents exhibitions of regional, national, and international artists. For more about the department, visit: stolaf.edu/art
PREREQUISITES:
Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
