Studio Art Technician, Photography and Digital Fabrication Job at St. Olaf Colle

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Studio Art Technician, Photography and Digital Fabrication – St. Olaf College

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Position Details

Position Title: Studio Art Technician, Photography and Digital Fabrication

Department: Department of Art and Art History

Classification: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.38

Work Schedule: 25 hours per week; Monday through Friday with hours to meet classroom teaching needs; occasional evening and weekend hours; on-call for emergencies outside regular hours. August 15 - June 15

Work Location: On Campus

Hourly Rate: $21 - $22.50

Position Overview

This 0.38 FTE Studio Art Technician supports the teaching and learning spaces for St. Olaf College’s studio art program, with a special focus on photography and digital fabrication. The technician will work closely with faculty, other technical staff, and student workers to support the studio art curriculum. A high degree of responsibility, flexibility, and awareness of the studios’ needs is required. This position requires a high degree of competency with the materials and health and safety practices necessary to maintain darkroom and digital photography classroom facilities and a digital fabrication lab.

Essential Job Duties

• People and Teaching
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in the photography studio and fabrication lab while maintaining safety protocols
• Trains students, staff, and faculty in photography studio and fabrication lab health and safety practices and maintains safety handbook
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and mentor student workers in photography
• Train Cup Librarians and Media Room workers on software and checkout processes
• Demonstrates a serious commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Equipment and Supplies
• Maintains photography studio and fabrication lab equipment in safe, clean, and orderly condition in compliance with safety procedures and regulations
• Inventories and maintains equipment; performs routine maintenance and minor repairs; contacts vendors for major repairs
• Recommends and coordinates purchases of new equipment; researches vendors, pricing, delivery timelines; orders equipment and supplies
• Orders and prepares materials for photography classes and fabrication lab
• Maintains stock of studio materials and ensures proper storage, disposal and/or recycling of materials
• Submits small work requests to Facilities (Capital Projects overseen by Technical Supervisor)
• Other Duties
• Attends meetings and trainings to obtain current information
• Maintains professional relationships with staff at campus and other institutions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervision Received And Exercised

• Reports to the Department Chair of Art and Art History
• Hires and supervises student assistants and studio monitors for the ceramics studio; performs student worker evaluations

Required Qualifications

• Education: A two-year technical degree with a focus on studio art, fine art, or related field
• License: Valid driver’s license and meet college criteria with satisfactory driving record
• Experience: A combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in studio art or related field; experience working in a ceramics studio

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in studio art or related field
• Experience: 1+ year in related field; art teaching experience; mechanical, construction, and/or fabrication experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Administrative & Management: independence in decision-making; experience managing and working with students; organizational skills; strong communication
• Inventory, Setup, and Records: knowledge of health and safety, proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, CAD/CAM software; familiarity with CNC, laser, 3D printers, photo plotters; safe practices in photography darkroom
• Interpersonal: ability to work independently and with diverse groups; strong work ethic
• Physical Requirements: ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and work around noise, chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors

Prerequisites

• Background check required, including criminal checks, verification of credentials, driving record, etc. Periodic checks may be conducted at the college’s discretion

Disclaimer

• Position may require reporting early, staying late, or shifting hours during staffing needs or emergencies
• Job description information only; scope may change
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until hire is complete; online applications only

About Us

Join Our Community - Work at St. Olaf! Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement match, health savings contributions, tuition discounts, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefits see the college’s benefits page.

St. Olaf College verifies credentials and conducts background checks on new hires. A summary of policies is available at the college’s website, including flexible work policy and equity/inclusion resources.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Higher Education

For staff application assistance: hrstaff@stolaf.edu | 507-786-3068

For faculty application assistance: facultysearch@stolaf.edu | 507-786-3356

Nondiscrimination Policy: St. Olaf College does not discriminate on various bases. Inquiries may be referred to the Director of Equal Opportunity: Pamela McDowell, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.