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Dimensional Studies Technical Specialist

Alfred University
United States, New York, Alfred
1 Saxon Drive (Show on map)
Jul 04, 2025
The Sculpture Tech Specialist will work closely with the Sculpture Dimensional Studies (SDS) Division faculty to develop and maintain facilitiesand equipment as it relates to programming in the SDS Division. Salary: $22.55-$23.56/Hour, depending on experience. This is a 40 hour/week position. Essential Functions: This position has supervisor authority over student workers. The primary responsibilities are to support and implement efficient studio operations which involveworking with SDS faculty, technicians, students, and University staff (including Professors,Adjuncts, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Students, Work Study, Visiting Artists, other StudioTechnicians, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities and Grounds staff). Responsibilitiesinclude research, planning and installation of new equipment, maintenance and repair of existingequipment as well as facilitating the design and fabrication of new systems to specific spaces. TheSculpture Tech Specialist will assist in the demonstration of proper and safe use of equipment tostudents and others in collaboration with Faculty. They will oversee other technical staff todevelop, and implement, safe operation of SDS facilities, use of equipment and proper handling ofmaterials (i.e; fire codes, MSDS, chemical storage and disposal, etc). Facilities of oversightinclude metal fab shop, metal casting foundry, plaster and wax working areas, fiber mixed mediastudio, sculpture galleries, sculpture classroom and Sculpture & Dimensional Studies Studio Spaces. Other Duties & Responsibilities: Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assistin transforming people's lives. Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagementopportunities for faculty, staff, and students. Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of culturalcompetence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming andsupporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience. Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipmentand supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) informationpertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment. Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply withsafety rules, regulations, and protocols. Effective written and oral communication skills. Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Education: Preferred: Master of Arts Degree (MFA) with two years of related experience and/or training. Bachelor's Degree (BA), required, with four years of related experience and/or training; orequivale combination of education and experience. Forklift Operation Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, businesscorrespondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond toquestions from faculty visiting artists, techs, students and the public. Ability to understand,interpret, and communicate policies, procedures, information, ideas, and instructions effectivelyto a wide range of skill levels, personalities, and backgrounds. Mathematical Skills Ability to track budget, calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebraand geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situationswhere only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Officesoftware including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Trello. Knowledge of how to printdocuments and the use of different platforms and apps is also required. Familiarity with CAD software is a plus. Communication by email is a must. Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobilityimpaired individuals. About Alfred University: Lighting the way for students since 1836."We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836." Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities. Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu. Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.