VCS Facilities Coordinator

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The VCS Facilities Coordinator is a full-time, on-site position supporting the daily operations of the Visual Communications Studies (VCS) Department at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The role supports specialized instructional laboratories, production facilities, studios, and equipment resources used by students and faculty. It provides technical support and preventive maintenance for instructional production equipment, computers, software, studios, and classroom technology. The coordinator handles equipment repairs, vendor services, inventory and checkout systems, studio reservations, student lab assistants, shipments, and facilities services. The role also manages equipment and chemical inventories and hires, trains, and supervises student lab assistants. The successful candidate is organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a hands-on instructional environment. Experience with American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn, is noted. The position provides technical guidance for laboratory activities; supports the fabrication, prototyping, and testing of materials, models, and devices; sets up, calibrates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on equipment; promotes safe laboratory operations; and completes administrative work related to scheduling, resource management, inventory, and records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Demonstrated experience supporting instructional laboratories, studios, or production environments, including operation and maintenance of specialized equipment and technology.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate repairs.
Ability to manage equipment checkout and reservation systems, oversee supplies and student assistants, and provide excellent customer service.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of research and laboratory operations and principles.
Knowledge of standards, regulations, and protocols for proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory materials, chemicals, and waste.
Skill in time management, organization, and multitasking in high-volume environments.
Skill in maintaining detailed, thorough, and accessible records of research activities.
Ability to set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, or instruct users in the operation of laboratory equipment and instruments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external vendors.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience with American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and support to students, faculty, and researchers in designing, planning, and carrying out laboratory activities.
Assist with fabrication, prototyping, and testing of experimental materials, models, and devices.
Set up, calibrate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on equipment, instruments, and tools.
Monitor laboratory operations and procedures to promote a safe working environment and adherence to safety protocols.
Enforce proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials and waste.
Perform administrative duties related to scheduling, resource management, inventory tracking, and record-keeping.
Provide technical support and preventive maintenance for instructional production equipment, computers, software, studios, and classroom technology.
Coordinate equipment repairs, vendor services, inventory and checkout systems, studio reservations, shipments, and facilities services.
Manage equipment and chemical inventories.
Hire, train, and supervise student lab assistants.
Instruct students, researchers, and laboratory users on laboratory procedures and proper use of equipment, machinery, and related technology.
Perform other duties as assigned.