Manager, Sculpture Laboratory

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno, College of Liberal Arts is recruiting for a Manager, Sculpture Laboratory. This position is part-time (20 hrs/wk). This position manages all general laboratory operations and maintenance of sculpture facilities and storage areas. The position is also responsible for supervision, serves as the safety manager and has fiscal responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent provides instruction and support to the students. Key responsibilities include:
Academic Instructional Support
Conduct classroom and individual technical demonstrations as requested by faculty (in class and during Open Lab hours). Provide academic faculty/instructors in-class support to ensure students follow safe and proper studio procedures and understand the safe and proper use of materials and equipment. Provide one on one instructional support to advanced degree (BFA and MFA) students to ensure proper use of materials and procedures in the lab during specific lab hours.
Safety
Instruct/train students, faculty, and staff in safe operations and use of tools/equipment and materials. Supervise and oversee studio operations and use by undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff members. Ensure studio occupants/participants follow safe and proper studio procedures and understand the safe and proper use of equipment. Exercise authority to enforce safety rules and regulations and halt unsafe operations at any time Maintain and oversee a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
Budget, Inventory, and Purchasing
Monitor and manage sculpture area budgets (operating, lab fees, and sales accounts). Maintain active inventory of all supplies, tools, and equipment. Make purchases and maintain invoices/ receipts/ records with the Department of Art Administrative Assistant. Pick up and/or arrange deliveries of supplies, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and one year of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and no related work experience
• Related experience: Experience in a similar laboratory/workshop
• Certification or licensures required Valid Driver’s License with ability to drive a cargo van/truck
• Within 6 months of hire, must be able to obtain the following: Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift Operator) OSHA-30 Defensive Driving First Aid/CPR Fire Safety Training

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and individual technical demonstrations as requested by faculty
• Provide academic faculty/instructors in-class support to ensure students follow safe and proper studio procedures and understand the safe and proper use of materials and equipment
• Provide one on one instructional support to advanced degree (BFA and MFA) students to ensure proper use of materials and procedures in the lab during specific lab hours
• Instruct/train students, faculty, and staff in safe operations and use of tools/equipment and materials
• Supervise and oversee studio operations and use by undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff members
• Ensure studio occupants/participants follow safe and proper studio procedures and understand the safe and proper use of equipment
• Exercise authority to enforce safety rules and regulations and halt unsafe operations at any time
• Maintain and oversee a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Monitor and manage sculpture area budgets (operating, lab fees, and sales accounts)
• Maintain active inventory of all supplies, tools, and equipment
• Make purchases and maintain invoices/ receipts/ records with the Department of Art Administrative Assistant
• Pick up and/or arrange deliveries of supplies, tools, and equipment

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees