3-D Studio Coordinator, Art and Design

3-D Studio Coordinator, Art and Design

Job no : 501447

College / VP Area : College of Arts & Sciences

Work type : Staff

Location : Newark

Categories : Full Time, Art & Design

Salary Structure

Pay GRADE : 30E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB :

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Delaware is nationally recognized for its exceptional educational experiences and for integrating instruction, research, and public engagement. With 24 academic departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, more than 25 centers, programs, and institutes, and featuring outstanding research and teaching facilities, CAS serves over 7,500 students, is supported by approximately 400 staff, and maintains annual operating expenditures of over $121M. The College's 600 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and sciences education and a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression, with sponsored research expenditures totaling more than $38.6M per fiscal year.

The Department of Art & Design is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and offers nationally recognized graduate and undergraduate programs. The department currently consists of 11 faculty members, approximately 206 undergraduate students, and 18 graduate students. The department runs approximately 120 class sections per year and teaches approximately 1800 students each year. The department's total fiscal responsibility is $1.5M per year.

Under the general direction of the Chairperson, the 3-D Studio Coordinator oversees all aspects of the sculpture and ceramics facilities and provides technical and maintenance support to the department. The Studio Coordinator works closely with faculty in each area to meet the curricular needs of these spaces.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support and implement efficient sculpture and ceramics studio operations, which involve working with faculty, graduate teaching assistants, students, work studies, visiting artists, other studio technicians, environmental health and safety, facilities, and grounds staff.
• Develop, or leverage, relationships with campus partners, local makers, artists, makerspaces, and Colleges / Universities, fostering and supporting the culture of making in the department.
• Plan, set up, and maintain the Ceramics and Wood / Metal Shops and classrooms and 3-D Digital Fabrication equipment within the department, including cleanliness, maintenance, organization, operation, inventory (life cycle and replacement schedule), and procurement. Work with IT to generate and load specialty software, as applicable.
• Implement and enforce strict safety protocols to minimize risks, educate students on proper handling techniques, the use of safety equipment, and emergency procedures, creating a secure
• learning environment. Ensure institutional compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards set forth by governing bodies, educational institutions, and safety organizations, with their knowledge of regulations, safety policy implementation, regular inspections and audits, documentation and record-keeping, training, and education.
• Manage the supplies, inventory and expenditures of each studio area, in consultation with the area heads. Establish and manage vendor contracts and procurement.
• Provide support, guidance, and supervision to students, helping them resolve technical issues, utilize equipment, and understand available resources, machinery, and materials.
• Teach courses as appropriate in the area of greatest technical expertise during Special Sessions and may serve as a back-up for faculty.
• Report changes and updates to the Chair, faculty, and business administrator.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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