Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Studio Arts Technician III in Overland Park

Studio Arts Technician III

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Temporary

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 12 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Base pay range: $18.22/hr - $23.31/hr

Starting Salary Range: $18.22-$23.31 determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Benefits

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling

Additional Incentives

• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

Position Summary

The Studio Arts Technician within the Department of Photography, Film, and Media Studies will provide the students with technical support in one or more of the studio arts labs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety procedures are strictly followed and hazards are minimized.
• Provides technical assistance to students.
• Prepares instructional materials for laboratory demonstrations and use.
• Provides guidance on assignments and demonstrates techniques in the specialized lab assignment.
• Coordinates laboratory schedule.
• Coordinates purchasing.
• Analyze and solve routine and non-routine problems.

Equipment

• Ensures new equipment and supplies are ordered and put away in a timely manner.
• Ensures inventory is maintained.
• Ensures facilities and equipment are prepared for faculty.
• Ensures Exhibitions are installed and taken down.
• Ensures equipment is in good shape when checked out/in and ensures appropriate forms are completed.
• Maintains and repairs laboratory equipment.
• Ensures equipment checked out is appropriate for student.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completes assignments with little supervision.
• May assist less-experienced team members.
• Requires a MFA OR BFA plus 5 years related experience.
• Advanced expertise in professional cameras, lighting, and sound gear.
• Advanced expertise in analog and digital photography processing.
• Advanced expertise in Adobe CC software.
• Advanced expertise in Epson fine art, large format printers.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Disclosure

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497573