Alfred University
Dimensional Studies Technical Specialist
School of Art & Design - Alfred, NY - Full Time
The Sculpture Tech Specialist will work closely with the Sculpture Dimensional Studies (SDS) Division faculty to develop and maintain facilities and equipment as it relates to programming in the SDS Division.
Salary: $22.55-$23.56/Hour, depending on experience. This is a 40 hour/week position.
Essential Functions:
This position has supervisor authority over student workers.
The primary responsibilities are to support and implement efficient studio operations which involve working with SDS faculty, technicians, students, and University staff (including Professors, Adjuncts, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Students, Work Study, Visiting Artists, other Studio Technicians, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities and Grounds staff). Responsibilities include research, planning and installation of new equipment, maintenance and repair of existing equipment as well as facilitating the design and fabrication of new systems to specific spaces. The Sculpture Tech Specialist will assist in the demonstration of proper and safe use of equipment to students and others in collaboration with Faculty. They will oversee other technical staff to develop, and implement, safe operation of SDS facilities, use of equipment and proper handling of materials (i.e; fire codes, MSDS, chemical storage and disposal, etc). Facilities of oversight include metal fab shop, metal casting foundry, plaster and wax working areas, fiber mixed media studio, sculpture galleries, sculpture classroom and Sculpture & Dimensional Studies Studio Spaces.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the
ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial
lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in
all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in
an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836."We've always been a place for makers, especially those
who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and
community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent
thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built
upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international
renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the
spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United
States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American
and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious
students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution
offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering,
business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and
graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative
valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
Salary: $22.55-$23.56/Hour, depending on experience. This is a 40 hour/week position.
Essential Functions:
This position has supervisor authority over student workers.
The primary responsibilities are to support and implement efficient studio operations which involve working with SDS faculty, technicians, students, and University staff (including Professors, Adjuncts, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Students, Work Study, Visiting Artists, other Studio Technicians, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities and Grounds staff). Responsibilities include research, planning and installation of new equipment, maintenance and repair of existing equipment as well as facilitating the design and fabrication of new systems to specific spaces. The Sculpture Tech Specialist will assist in the demonstration of proper and safe use of equipment to students and others in collaboration with Faculty. They will oversee other technical staff to develop, and implement, safe operation of SDS facilities, use of equipment and proper handling of materials (i.e; fire codes, MSDS, chemical storage and disposal, etc). Facilities of oversight include metal fab shop, metal casting foundry, plaster and wax working areas, fiber mixed media studio, sculpture galleries, sculpture classroom and Sculpture & Dimensional Studies Studio Spaces.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people's lives.
- Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.
- Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience.
- Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.
- Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned.
- Education:
- Preferred: Master of Arts Degree (MFA) with two years of related experience and/or training.
- Bachelor's Degree (BA), required, with four years of related experience and/or training; or equivale combination of education and experience.
- Forklift Operation
- Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from faculty visiting artists, techs, students and the public. Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies, procedures, information, ideas, and instructions effectively to a wide range of skill levels, personalities, and backgrounds.
- Mathematical Skills
- Ability to track budget, calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Computer Skills
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Trello. Knowledge of how to print documents and the use of different platforms and apps is also required. Familiarity with CAD software is a plus. Communication by email is a must.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the
ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial
lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in
all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in
an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836."We've always been a place for makers, especially those
who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and
community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent
thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built
upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international
renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the
spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United
States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American
and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious
students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution
offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering,
business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and
graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative
valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
