Temporary Instructional Support Technician I Art

Division of Academic Affairs

Arts & Sciences Department

*** Temporary Position - Anticipated end date December 22, 2023 ***

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Uses discipline-specific knowledge to provide support services for studio classes. Prepares required materials in art classes like shaping wood, prepares sets of canvas and clays, mostly prepares resistant material resources. Provides specialized technical maintenance and customer service support for faculty, staff, and students utilizing an art/design studio facility. Responds to requests in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures proper functioning and access to studio rooms, equipment, tools, supplies, and/or machinery. Assists with problem resolution and facility management activities as assigned or as needed. Supports streamlined operations and overall maintenance of one or more studio facilities. Maintains orderly, operable facility conditions at all times. May be require to perform expedited studio set ups and/or break downs within constrained time frames. May assist with product displays. Properly separate hazardous wastes and stores appropriately for chemical waste pickup. Assists with preparation of order lists for materials and supplies. Provides general technical support for instructional programs offered by the Art Program at the undergraduate level, in addition to research activities as appropriate. Participates in department meetings and activities. Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Bachelor's degree in an art discipline. Work experience in preparing materials for university-level art courses. Ability to learn and follow all studio safety practices. Ability to work with hazardous chemicals. After training, must be able to work independently under general supervision. Knowledge of the studio courses offered in an undergraduate university-level art program and their associated equipment and supplies. Strong interpersonal skills resulting in positive interactions with students, faculty, administrators, non-technical staff and, vendor representatives. Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Position requires ability to work flexible hours including early morning, late evening, and weekends when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent/Continuous reaching within arm's distance, frequent sitting in office chair or standing for up to 5-7 hours at a time. Occasional lifting/carrying of up to 30 pounds at waist level within office and laboratory areas, continuous use of hands to operate telephone, computer systems, laboratory equipment and preparation of labs, occasional reaching at or above waist level and shoulder level, occasional bending and/or stooping at the waist, continuous use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, and ability to stand/walk up to 20 minutes at a time, over uneven terrain, and up slopes.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Hiring Range: $3,815 - $4,150 per month