Instructional Facility Manager

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Are you a visionary artist, skilled craftsperson, or innovative technologist eager to contribute your talents to a vibrant community? The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is seeking passionate and creative individuals to join our student art production support operations. Whether your expertise lies in traditional craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, or anything in between, we want to hear from you!

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• Job Classification: Full-Time, Salaried
• Grade Level: 7

BASIC FUNCTION

Lead the operations of the Fashion Design Technical Facility, including student employment and safety in coordination with Assistant Director. Provide instructional and technical assistance to studio patrons. Maintain studio equipment and inventory. Provide knowledge and assistance to other campus areas supporting sewing technologies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Administration

• Hire, Train, Supervise and Assess Student Employees in the delivery of critical services and support. Coordinates areas efforts to provide mentorship and foster a meaningful work experience
• Train and supervise the development of student employees in the maintenance of lab equipment and resources in coordination with the Assistant Director.
• Train and mentor student employees on facilitating daily equipment access.

Equipment & Facility Management

• Support the Assistant Director in maintaining the general operations of the Fashion Design Technical Facility.
• Advise Assistant Director on ordering for instructional resource needs to maintain adequate levels of materials in facilities.
• Manage inventory of circulating tools, lab supplies, and consumables.
• Help monitor and manage departmental supply purchases in coordination with the Assistant Director.
• Recommend new and potential acquisition purchases made within the instructional supply budget and for Capital Asset requests.
• Manage the general operation of Fashion Design Technical Facility during evening and weekend hours.
• Facilitate access to circulating equipment and associated resources to Fashion Design Department Students and Faculty.
• Provide critical coordination with IRFM Classroom Services to articulate classroom & department facility needs.
• Oversee daily preventative maintenance and repair to ensure the functional integrity of tools, equipment, and associated resources.
• Provide on-site problem-solving in regards to equipment repair to ensure a high degree of functionality.
• Coordinate product advice and logistics with the Material Source staff and point-of-sale assistants in AIADO Fabrication Facility.
• Implement preventative measures to ensure the functional integrity of equipment and other studio resources.

Teaching & Instruction

• Monitor and contribute to patron progress on projects in the Fashion Design Technical Facility.
• Provide direct instruction and technical assistance to facilitate faculty and students using the Fashion Design Technical Facility, Shoe Lab, and associated resources.
• Present authorization workshops and demonstrations to graduate and undergraduate students. Organize and perform training workshops and demonstrations regarding departmental equipment.
• Commit to, demonstrate, and enforce safety procedures.
• Monitor and contribute to patron progress in Fashion Design Technical Facility through in-person technical instruction and through an online resource tool system called Canvas.
• Aid and advise students on class projects, new equipment authorizations, and material questions through online consultation platforms.

Research & Development

• Keep current with curricular needs and changes within Fashion Design Department.
• Advise Assistant Director of student and faculty needs and recommend services and training activities that will improve the community output. Responsible for organizing and disseminating relevant knowledge gained through training to Fashion Design students and faculty.
• Aid in research, implementation, and maintenance of resources and equipment through direct communication between Assistant Director and external providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Studio Art, or related field preferred. Extensive knowledge and experience using a variety of sewing machines, shoe fabrication equipment, and related media required.

EXPERIENCE

• Supervisory experience in an industrial or educational facility is preferred. Teaching experience preferred.

SKILLS

• Strong managerial skills, including the ability to supervise staff, and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist and instruct students in the safe and conceptual construction of projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with office software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs or more in the performance of facility related duties.

UNION This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.