Director, Makerspace & Design Lab

Job description

Position Summary The Director, Makerspace & Design Lab will be responsible for leading the MakerSpace’s advanced manufacturing program and supporting the daily operations for all spaces managed by MakerSpace. In partnership with the Executive Director, MakerSpace advisory committee, MakerSpace and Design Lab managers and student management teams, the director will support the overall mission and vision of the MakerSpace. The Director will develop and implement strategies to address the instructional fabrication and manufacturing needs of students and researchers as well as align with college and university goals for engineering and experiential learning education. Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of best practices in training and mentoring for additive and subtractive manufacturing machines and materials, including but not limited to the advanced 3D printers, CNC machines, waterjet and fiber laser in MakerSpace-managed spaces, as well as supervising and supporting student trainers. They work with students, faculty and staff to recommend new equipment and workspace enhancements to ensure that MakerSpace managed learning and manufacturing spaces aligns with eviden...