Makerspace Specialist

Baylor University•Waco, TX

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About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Makerspace Specialist to provide expertise in a designated area of creative making while supporting the operation of Baylor Libraries' Makerspace. The role serves as a subject matter expert for faculty, students, staff, and community partners in a specific technical discipline, developing instructional content, consultation services, and curricular collaborations. The Makerspace Specialist works with the Makerspace Manager to design and implement training programs, operational systems, and strategic initiatives that advance experiential learning and creative making across the university. The position requires a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience; a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of one another. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of relevant work experience.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of one another.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and promote the Makerspace, fostering a vibrant user community through training, workshops, events, and general open hours for exploration and practice.
Recruit, train, mentor, and direct a student employee team, developing technical competencies, safety practices, and customer-service standards consistent with Makerspace operations.
Assist the Makerspace Manager with course collaborations, community events, and special projects, particularly projects in areas of specialization.
Ensure Makerspace spaces are reserved, consumables are available, equipment is operational, and spaces are set up for course collaborations, workshops, and events.
Develop and manage operational systems supporting training, inventory, equipment maintenance, and user access.
Evaluate technologies, vendors, and workflows to improve efficiency, safety, and service quality.
Process orders for consumables weekly and capital purchases yearly.
Collaborate with the Makerspace Manager, Studio Coordinator, and EHS office to ensure student workers are appropriately trained and that maker and media student teams have parity.
Research emerging technologies, fabrication methods, and instructional approaches, making recommendations regarding future Makerspace services, equipment acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Comply with university policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.