Kennesaw State University · 11 hours ago
Studio Coordinator, School of Art and Design
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.13/hr - $21.30/hrKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, seeking to transform lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Studio Coordinator will oversee and manage academic lab activities for the School of Art & Design, ensuring a safe and well-equipped environment for students and instructors.
Education
Responsibilities
Oversees daily operations of the studios, which includes management and organization of the physical departmental space, studio(s), and operation of equipment
Develops technical operation and safety instructions and guides (and subsequent updates) to be included in the studio safety manuals
Develops, implements, communicates, maintains, enforces, and updates a safety program that complies with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), OSHA standards and best practices within the art studios
Identifies safety hazards and evaluate for resolution; inform and discuss with Area Head
Ensures that SDS forms of materials are available in the studio
Obtains missing forms via online investigation, requests to suppliers, and/or complies with the university system for making SDS forms available for reference in the studio
Ensures a safe working environment. Conduct daily and on-going evaluation of machines and equipment ensuring all are operating with the highest level of functionality and safety, making repairs as necessary and maintain equipment in the wood shop
Works with the Director to determine day-to-day operations, equipment and curricular needs
Manages resources and supplies, make necessary purchases of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure the studio is fully equipped
Responsible for the general appearance of the studio, extending to the appearance and cleanliness of the cabinets and shelves, floors, walls, and storage of materials in a proper place and manner
Prepares the studios for classes based on the specific needs of students and instructors
Offers presentations to students to familiarize them with any technical area, which relates to assignments of instructors
Provides assistance to instructors in various forms of scholarship including preparation for exhibitions and presentations
Conducts research to identify improvements that advance capabilities of fabrication research within the discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from an accredited institution of higher education
On the job training available for those with experience in 3D disciplines in an academic or related setting
Preferred
OSHA 10 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certification
First Aid and CPR certification
Familiarity with sculpture equipment repair and fabrication
Coursework and/or certification related to specific studio equipment such as forklifts, 3D printers, power tools, looms, printing presses, kilns, ceramics wheels, easels and chemical photo lab equipment such as enlargers and developers
Master of Fine Arts, preferred
Experience working with power tools and equipment related to sculpture and ceramics
Experience working in an educational setting
Supervisory work experience (students & part-time staff)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
13 paid holidays
Vacation
Generous retirement plans
Tuition waiver
Wellness options
And more!
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
Founded in 1963
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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