Art/Design Lab Coordinator

The Department of Visual Art seeks a full-time Art/Design Lab Coordinator for Expanded Media, Photo Lab, Painting/Drawing, Foundations and to assist in the wood (Common Shop) and technology (VAST Lab) shops.  The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently, and with a diverse group of people. Requires a flexible schedule to include Saturdays and some evenings.

Under the general direction of the Department Chair, and in consultation with area faculty and staff, the Art Lab Coordinator is responsible for the full range of duties associated with the operation, coordination, and instructional support services of the Photo Lab, Expanded Media, and Painting/Drawing/foundations Labs as well as providing support to the VAST Lab and Common Shop.

The Art Lab Coordinator will analyze, troubleshoot, and perform skilled repair and maintenance of equipment; design, fabricate, and construct equipment; provide comprehensive technical assistance and instructions on safe equipment operation to faculty, staff, and students; order, and maintain inventories of lab equipment and supplies; and independently plan and supervise the work of GTA instructional support hours and student hourlies, being directly responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluation. Assist in other studio areas, the department, or on committees (department or University) as requested or assigned.