Laboratory Coordinator III

Job Description

This position supports the School of Art and Design (SoAD). The staff member provides logistical support in the management of all SoAD art studios, classrooms, and other areas. Serves as a building coordinator for Arts Annex, Crabbe Hall, and secondary building coordinator for Guggenheim Hall. Serves as a liaison between the university’s Health and Safety department and SoAD. Coordinates room/facilities scheduling, manages and supervises student employees, purchases equipment and supplies. Performs other administrative duties as assigned in the complex nature of the operating procedures of SoAD. Assists students and professors with proper and safe usage of tools and equipment used various aspects of art production and art specific spaces. Has decision making responsibility for areas with considerable potential for safety hazards (wood working, welding, bronze casting, acids in printmaking, chemicals in photo, firing kilns and foundry, and more).

The selected staff member is responsible for: Administrative duties, ie. (purchasing equipment and supplies, email correspondence with all campus employees and students. Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of multiple student workers. Submitting work orders for staff and faculty. Serve the needs of upper administration and faculty while remaining neutral and unbiased. Fixing and operating tools and equipment. Contact person for police, health and safety, faculty, students, staff, etc. HAZMAT disposal, All SoAD room/facilities scheduling logistics. Upholding all measures of safety throughout SoAD buildings and spaces including determining operating and record keeping procedures which may include fabricating new lab/studio apparatuses as needed. May be instructor of record in occasional special topics courses of 1-3 credits per semester. 

The ideal candidate will oversee the technical operations of all area facilities (Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Drawing, Fibers, Foundations, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture). The Lab Coordinator will create a safe work environment in all laboratories, studios and classrooms and serve as the school health and safety coordinator for compliance with university health & safety, HAZMAT tagging and disposal, EPA, and OSHA regulations. Responsibilities include organizing and maintaining all areas tools and equipment, all equipment maintenance and repair, submitting and tracking work orders, purchasing and delivery of supplies and materials. The Laboratory Coordinator will work with department faculty on special projects as needed to organize, repair, and maintain all labs in support of area initiatives. They will organize and execute the health & safety training for all school equipment and materials. Candidates must be highly organized, safety minded, self-motivated, and able to interact with faculty, staff and students. The Laboratory Coordinator position may include some weekend and evening hours. Physical demands include, but are not limited to, the possibility of lifting, carrying, and transporting of objects at or over 50 lbs; reaching; kneeling; climbing stairs, ramps, and ladders; standing and sitting for long periods; loud work environment. 

Primary Job Duties

Room/Facilities maintenance, safety, and proper use of equipment - 30%
This position is responsible for managing the studio facilities and safe use of equipment and materials therein. Knowledge of both large and small power tools is required. Knowledge of multiple artistic processes is also helpful, including but not limited to welding, woodworking, metals, sculptural foundry, ceramics, photo, printmaking, digital fabrication, and printer/copiers is also helpful.

Room/Facilities scheduling of classes, studios, meetings - 25%
Scheduling of all CRN entries to unlock doors with card swipe entry for all classes, schedule artist talks, meetings, and other room usage and reservations for SoAD, as well as occasionally PVA. After Scheduling is determined, this position is also responsible for managing the entry of the reservation into 25Live Pro and any special equipment or resources needed. 

Hiring, Training, Supervision of Student Studio Techs - 30%
This position hires, trains, schedules, and supervises student workers each semester to serve as Studio Technicians to provide manual labor, cleaning, organizing, fixing equipment, receiving and delivering packages and mail, assisting students, moving offices, painting, and anything else as needed. This position may be called upon to drive a cargo van or large truck (24 foot) to transport equipment. 

Purchasing, maintaining, and repair of equipment, tools, and supplies - 15%
This position purchases equipment, educational supplies, office equipment, office supplies, and repair supplies as needed.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Special qualifications

Licenses: Driver's license with ability to drive a passenger van.

Education: Required: A BA or higher in studio or similar professional equivalent experience. Preferred: MFA

Experience: in safety among woodworking, welding, sculpture, metals, forging, ceramic firing, printmaking chemical processes. 

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.