What are the responsibilities and job description for the Makerspace Coordinator position at St. Xavier High School?
Position Opening: Makerspace Coordinator
The Makerspace Coordinator is an 11-month position (August 1st thru June 30th) that is a direct report to the Dean of Faculty. St. Xavier’s Makerspace exists to enable student-driven creation in response to broad instructional guidelines, and to encourage experimentation and foster creativity outside of the classroom. The ideal candidate possesses a maker-mentality and has a demonstrated track record of making, knowledge of innovative technologies and the ability to work well with adolescents.
Very Competitive Pay & Benefits; Generous PTO Policies. Pay will be based on years of experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Promote, oversee, and support all elements of the Makerspace
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the space, including equipment maintenance and ordering
- Provide one-on-one instruction to students
- Develop and implement equipment training for students, faculty and staff
- Serve as a champion for innovative technology within the school and the community
- Maintain a creative and safe work environment
- Maintain and repair all software and equipment (3D printers, laser, CNC, vinyl printer, power tools, etc)
- Schedule the use of the Makerspace for classes, clubs, individuals and events
- Serve as a resource for faculty who want to use the Makerspace in their curriculum
- Work collaboratively with IT department on issues related to equipment, maintenance and ordering
- Successfully administer a yearly budget
- Develop and lead a Makerspace Summer Camp program
- Moderate the Maker Club and train students to be leaders within the space
The Makerspace Coordinator will be a person who has a dynamic personality, is organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who facilitates growth and collaboration inside and outside of the school. Additionally, they will:
- Provide evidence of an ability and commitment to furthering the Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity of the school.
- Two years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
- Strong technical understanding of 3D printers, laser cutters, desktop CNC machines, power-tools, microprocessor programming, audio, video and software.
- Positive attitude in dynamic situations/Highly self-disciplined and self-motivated.
- Have experience working with adolescents
- Show a demonstrated track record of success
Competencies
- Champion for innovation
- Engaging and approachable
- Practicing Catholic preferred
- Ability to delegate
- Communicator & collaborator
- Able to balance a variety of competing priorities
- Bold & decisive in decision making – able to take risks
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website:
Home - St. Xavier High School (stxavier.org)
Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V.
Salary : $32,200 - $40,800
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