Makerspace Specialist, UNLV University Libraries [R0153263]

Nevada System of Higher Education

1d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the position of Makerspace Specialist at UNLV University Libraries. This role, reporting to the Director of the School of Medicine Library, is crucial for supporting the School of Medicine Library's Makerspace. The Specialist will manage the daily operations of the makerspace, provide expert instruction on emerging and multimedia technologies for educational and research purposes, and offer personalized consultations on multimedia use, creation, and application. Key responsibilities include outreach to faculty, students, residents/fellows, and campus partners to develop and enhance technology services supporting knowledge creation. The Specialist will also investigate and evaluate new technologies, develop online learning materials, coordinate projects, engage in professional development, and train student employees who assist with multimedia creation and use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
1-3 years of experience working in makerspaces, fabrication labs, libraries, galleries, museums, archives, schools, community centers, or other related educational settings.
Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion.
Knowledge of design or fabrication using a combination of multimedia technology (e.g. prototyping, Laser cutting, 3D printing, digital or AutoCAD designing, audio technologies, etc.).
Capacity or skill to instruct learners (e.g. student assistants, students, faculty, staff, etc.).
Capacity or skill to create instructional content (e.g. guides, handouts, presentations, lesson plans, etc.).
Capacity or skill to communicate effectively with others (e.g. ability to engage a non-technical audience with technical concepts, etc.).
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, or stakeholders (e.g. ability to build positive relationships, identify and resolve issues effectively, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Computer science, instructional technology, multimedia-related degrees preferred.
Experience developing program or workshop activities including, but not limited to multimedia or emerging technology topics.
Proficiency with emerging or multimedia technologies (e.g. prototyping, Laser cutting, 3D printing, digital or AutoCAD designing, audio technologies, etc.).
Strong organizational or project management skills.
Ability to troubleshoot emerging or multimedia technologies.
Ability to evaluate, assess, or recommend new emerging or multimedia technologies.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the School of Medicine Library’s makerspace.
Provide expert instructions for groups utilizing emerging and multimedia technologies for educational and research purposes.
Offer personalized consultation on multimedia use, creation, and application.
Conduct outreach to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine faculty, students, residents/fellows and other campus partners and stakeholders.
Exercise leadership in developing and evolving emerging and multimedia technologies and services that support knowledge creation.
Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption.
Develop online learning objects.
Coordinate projects.
Engage in professional development.
Help train student employees who support multimedia creation and use at the School of Medicine Library.