Associate Director of Science, Technology, Arts, and Creativity (STAC)
About The Position
The Associate Director of Science, Technology, Arts, and Creativity (STAC) develops and manages programs and daily operations for Gallatin’s Maker Space (746-STAC). The role designs, implements, and evaluates programs integrating science, technology, arts, and the humanities, and collaborates with faculty and staff on interdisciplinary initiatives. While grounded in science, the position connects Maker Space resources to non-STEM courses and research by faculty and students. The Associate Director oversees STAC’s day-to-day operations, including compliance with School and University operational and safety regulations, and fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment for students. The role organizes STAC events and other experiential learning opportunities, and hires, supervises, and trains student staff who support collaborative and experiential learning. It also promotes inclusive communities at Gallatin by integrating emerging scientific and technological practices with the school’s strengths in interdisciplinary, practice-based, and creative work. The position also oversees the scientific needs and mission of the Gallatin Wetlab on Governors Island, including operations, events, logistics, and student staffing. The successful candidate will bring a flexible, entrepreneurial approach; navigate ambiguity; identify opportunities; and take initiative in an evolving environment. Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and creativity in developing and advancing initiatives are expected.
Requirements
- Master’s degree.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expertise across the STEM, humanities, arts, and entrepreneurship boundary.
- Experience with a wide variety of fabrication skills, including sewing, 3D printing, textiles, electronics, woodworking, and/or other design and prototyping equipment, and knowledge of their operational and safety standards.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- High operational skill set and experience with safety protocols.
- Ability to navigate complex and evolving environments with initiative and sound judgment, identify opportunities, and develop new makerspace programs and initiatives from concept through implementation.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of experience managing maker spaces and student technical instructors working with interdisciplinary and experiential learning teams.
- Experience developing experiential learning programs in higher education with faculty that foster community and collaboration across diverse groups.
- Ability to create and facilitate skill-building workshops relevant to a makerspace environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and other common design software and tools.
- Experience in data analytics and data visualization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage programs and daily operations for Gallatin’s Maker Space (746-STAC).
- Design, implement, and evaluate programs integrating science, technology, arts, and the humanities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to create interdisciplinary initiatives and connect Maker Space resources with non-STEM courses and research.
- Oversee STAC’s day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with School and University operational and safety regulations.
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for students and promote inclusive communities at Gallatin.
- Organize events related to STAC and other experiential learning opportunities.
- Hire, supervise, and train student STAC staff.
- Oversee the scientific needs and mission of the Gallatin Wetlab on Governors Island, including operations, events, logistics, and student staffing.
- Identify opportunities and develop new programs and initiatives from concept through implementation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
