Seattle University is hiring: Temporary Print Studio Technician in Seattle

Temporary Print Studio Technician

Location: Seattle, WA – Seattle University

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Employment Status: Temporary Part‑Time

Work Model: On‑site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcoming, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work there.

Core Competencies

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non‑verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaches problems with curiosity and adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes‑Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

The part‑time Print Studio Technician oversees the daily operations at Seattle University's Print Lab, ensuring a safe, organized, and supportive environment that aligns with curriculum needs and fosters student learning. This part‑time role is responsible for maintaining the lab's specialized and antique equipment, managing inventory, and providing individual support and supervising safety protocols for students. Reporting directly to the Director of Creative Spaces, the technician supports coursework, supervises scheduled lab hours, supervises student employees, and participates in professional development activities to enhance the lab's quality and effectiveness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Lab Operations and Maintenance

• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Print Lab, keeping resources clean, organized, and in good working condition, including specialty and antique equipment (pre‑1900s).
• Perform maintenance on tools and materials, ensuring equipment is safe and functional.
• Maintain up‑to‑date inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Monitor and enforce safety standards to maintain a healthy and secure lab environment.
• Recommend and implement improvements to lab safety, operations, and equipment upkeep.

Student Faculty and Support

• Conduct technical demonstrations of lab equipment and provide individual support and training for students.
• Assist students with material selection, equipment usage, and project development.
• Support class assignments conducted in the lab and facilitate a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign duties to student employees.
• Communicate facilities and operational needs to the Director of Creative Spaces.

Collaboration and Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with campus partners to maintain and enhance the lab's technical resources.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with material suppliers.
• Participate in professional development activities, including workshops, seminars, and training events.
• Support exhibitions, events, and student‑led projects associated with Art, Design, and Film programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in art or design or a related field with a focus on printmaking, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Extensive experience with printmaking techniques such as intaglio, relief, lithography, letterpress, or screen printing, including press setup and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, knowledge of cutting and preparing adhesive vinyl and/or digitally printing film transparencies.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation At a Glance

Hourly Salary Range: $26.82 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good‑faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/2980?c=seattleu

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Higher Education

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