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Coordinator of Creative Design and Technologies

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Saint Michael's College is a respected liberal arts institution known for its commitment to fostering student growth through experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and inclusive community engagement. Established over a century ago, the college has evolved into a hub of innovation and creativity, emphasizing personalized education and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With a vibrant campus environment and a dedication to sustainability and social responsibility, Saint Michael's College provides an inspiring setting for students and faculty to thrive. The college actively supports technological advancement and creativity through its various academic and co-curricular programs, aiming to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. As part of this commitment, the college has established an Innovation Hub featuring the Creative Design Studio (formerly the Makerspace) and Mac Labs to foster hands-on exploration and digital fluency across campus. This Innovation Hub serves as a central resource for students, faculty, and staff to engage with emerging technologies and creative practices in a collaborative setting.

The Coordinator for the Creative Design Studio & Mac Labs plays a pivotal role in leading these dynamic spaces, overseeing daily operations, and spearheading educational programming that encourages innovation and design thinking. This position is ideal for a professional with experience managing a higher education makerspace, fabrication lab, or innovation center, who is passionate about mentoring students and collaborating across departments to enhance the learning experience. The coordinator is responsible for supervising student employees, developing workshops and technical trainings, and partnering with faculty and staff to integrate creative technologies into curricular and co-curricular projects. Working closely with the Information Technology team and other campus partners, the role also involves managing equipment lifecycles, ensuring safety protocols, and fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages participation from all community members. The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 per year, and it offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, generous paid time off, and retirement plans. Candidates who are enthusiastic about emerging tech, innovation education, and student mentorship will find this role rewarding and impactful within the college community.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing a makerspace or similar creative technology environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to design and deliver technical training and workshops
  • Experience supervising and mentoring students
  • Familiarity with safety protocols and equipment maintenance
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across campus
  • Proficiency with relevant software and technologies
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment
  • Ability to manage budgets and equipment lifecycle
  • Successful completion of background checks

Job Qualifications

  • Experience working in higher education
  • Experience managing a makerspace, fabrication lab, or innovation center
  • Experience teaching workshops or technical training
  • Experience supervising student employees
  • Familiarity with digital fabrication technologies (3D printing, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC, etc.)
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, CAD software, AI tools, or other creative technologies
  • Experience developing campus partnerships and collaborative programming
  • Experience managing budgets, purchasing equipment, and maintaining inventories for a makerspace, innovation center, or similar learning environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Premier, and Photoshop
  • Knowledge of operation and maintenance of FDM and resin 3D printers, sewing machine, embroidery machine, laser cutter, sticker maker, and vinyl cutter
  • Proficient in Teams and Zoom

Job Duties

  • Oversees the daily operation, safety, scheduling, equipment, and logistics of the Creative Design Studio and Mac Labs
  • Supports students, faculty, and staff in developing design, fabrication, creative technology, and problem-solving skills to achieve personal, curricular, co-curricular, and faculty research goals
  • Develops, markets, and delivers workshops, design challenges, events, and Credly-badged technical training that encourage creativity, innovation, and digital fluency
  • Collaborates with the Innovation Hub, Information Technology, faculty, academic departments, Student Affairs, and other campus partners to expand the reach of the Creative Design Studio and promote design thinking, digital fluency, technical competency, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the College
  • Collaborates with the Innovation Hub to develop innovative educational programming, community partnerships, microcredentials, summer camps, pop-up courses, and other revenue-generating initiatives utilizing Creative Design Studio resources
  • Develops training materials, processes, procedures and safety guidelines for equipment within Creative Labs
  • Oversees equipment lifecycle management, including inventory, maintenance, repairs, safety, replacement planning, and coordination with vendors and the Director of Information Technology
  • Recruits, trains, mentors, schedules, supervises, and develops student employees while fostering leadership, technical expertise, and excellent customer service
  • Fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment where students and colleagues of all backgrounds feel supported, respected, and encouraged to participate
  • Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess utilization, programming effectiveness, student engagement, and overall impact of the Creative Design Studio
  • Supports additional Innovation Hub initiatives and creative technologies as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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