VCS Facilities Coordinator

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

9d•$45,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The VCS Facilities Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role supporting daily operations of the Visual Communications Studies (VCS) Department at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The position supports specialized instructional laboratories, production facilities, studios, and equipment resources used by students and faculty. The coordinator provides technical support and preventive maintenance for production equipment, computers, software, studios, and classroom technology. The role coordinates equipment repairs, vendor services, inventory and checkout systems, studio reservations, student lab assistants, shipments, and facilities services. It 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. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A bachelor's degree is preferred; the minimum stated qualification is a high school diploma or GED and four years of relevant experience, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience supporting instructional laboratories, studios, or production environments, including operating and maintaining specialized equipment and technology.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate repairs.
Ability to manage equipment checkout and reservation systems, supplies, and student assistants.
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 and accessible records of research activities.
Ability to set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, or instruct others in the use of laboratory equipment and instruments.
Ability to instruct students, researchers, and laboratory users on laboratory procedures and proper equipment, machinery, and technology use.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external vendors.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
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 fabricating, prototyping, and testing experimental materials, models, and devices.
Set up, calibrate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on equipment, instruments, and tools.
Provide technical support and preventive maintenance for instructional production equipment, computers, software, studios, and classroom technology.
Coordinate equipment repairs, vendor services, shipments, and facilities services.
Manage equipment and chemical inventories, equipment checkout systems, and studio reservations.
Hire, train, and supervise student lab assistants.
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 laboratory record-keeping.
Perform other duties as assigned.