SPDI Workspace Manager/Educator
About The Position
The SPDI Workspace Manager/Educator supports the Sustainable Product Design and Innovation (SPDI), Architecture, and Construction Management programs by maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming instructional workspaces. The role provides hands-on technical instruction, supports faculty and student projects, manages equipment and supplies, and contributes to curriculum development and student recruitment activities. The position supports faculty and students in laboratory-based courses, projects, and independent work; provides instruction in fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment operation; and assists with curriculum development, instructional activities, and laboratory preparation. It supervises open lab sessions, mentors students, trains and supervises student workers, and supports new faculty using the workspaces. The role also maintains workspace safety and functionality, operates and services equipment, maintains operating instructions and safety and maintenance records, manages access and equipment training, and coordinates repairs, installations, upgrades, and workspace improvements. It manages equipment and supply inventories, recommends purchases, coordinates purchasing and services, and works with department leadership on laboratory budgets. Additional program support includes collaboration with faculty and staff, student recruitment, campus visits, demonstrations, and industry engagement activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication, prototyping, woodworking, or manufacturing equipment.
- Experience instructing or training others in equipment operation and safety.
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate servicing of laboratory equipment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to learn and teach new technologies and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with standard office software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD/CAM and CNC equipment.
- Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
- Familiarity with laser cutting and digital fabrication.
- Knowledge of metrology, precision measurement, and inspection equipment.
- Experience supporting educational laboratories or makerspaces.
- Familiarity with online learning management systems.
Responsibilities
- Support faculty and students in laboratory-based courses, projects, and independent work.
- Provide hands-on instruction in fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment operation.
- Assist faculty with curriculum development, instructional activities, and laboratory preparation.
- Supervise open lab sessions and provide technical guidance and mentorship to students.
- Train and supervise student workers and support new faculty using the workspaces.
- Maintain safe, organized, and functional SPDI workspaces.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs of fabrication, prototyping, and manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and maintain equipment operating instructions, safety procedures, and maintenance records.
- Manage workspace access, equipment training, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinate equipment installation, upgrades, and workspace improvements.
- Maintain equipment, tooling, and supply inventories.
- Identify and recommend equipment and material purchases based on curricular needs.
- Coordinate purchasing, maintenance services, and equipment donations.
- Work with department leadership to manage laboratory budgets and monitor expenditures.
- Collaborate with SPDI, Architecture, and Construction Management faculty and staff.
- Support student recruitment, campus visits, demonstrations, and industry engagement activities.
- Assist with other program-related activities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
