School of Engineering, Makerspace Manager-ENGIN
2 months ago
Oversees operation of and coordinates day-to-day activities and safety of the College of Mathematics and Science School of Engineering Makerspace. Provides administrative support duties related to the Makerspace. Assists with and helps facilitate events, meetings, and outreach activities in the Makerspace. Provides support and assistance related to facilities and equipment issues and repairs. Assists with the inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, and equipment essential to the operation of the Makerspace. Assists with the installation and set-up of equipment for faculty/student use as needed. May respond to and initiates inquiries, explain policies, and answer questions related to the Makerspace. Occasional evening and weekend work are required to respond to Makerspace needs. Continuation of this position beyond the academic year is contingent on the availability of funds.
College/Department Overview:
The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 135 Full time and over 70 part-time faculty in 6 academic departments and the School of Engineering. The College serves more than 3,000 undergraduate students in 29 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Mathematical Science, Engineering Physics, and Nursing. Accreditation/Certification is held by ABET, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Chemical Society. UCO is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. For further information see our website at
Department Specific Essential Job Functions- Oversees the management of the Makerspace facility.
- Performs technical and administrative tasks in the Makerspace.
- Serves as the Makerspace safety and chemical hygiene officer; ensures compliance with University, College safety regulations.
- Serve as a resource for students and faculty in manufacturing parts and devices for senior engineering design projects, research projects, and other projects.
- Oversees the development, implementation, and oversight of training programs for use of equipment in the Makerspace.
- Responsibilities include coordinating equipment/instrument maintenance and managing safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Responds to and reports safety issues in the Makerspace.
- Works with School of Engineering personnel to maintain inventories of equipment, materials, and chemicals.
- Works with UCO Environmental Health & Safety, the Fire Marshal, and Facilities Management to ensure a safe teaching and research environment in the STEM Building.
- Oversees maintenance contracts and warranties for School of Engineering (mainly in the Makerspace) equipment and maintains records in official files.
- Serves as the liaison with technical support for Makerspace equipment, eg quotes, repairs/service.
- Acts as the liaison between the Makerspace and the School of Engineering and College of Mathematics & Science Dean's Office.
- Assists with and helps facilitate events, meetings, and outreach activities in the Makerspace.
- Oversees swipe card access to Makerspace.
- Receives and distributes deliveries to the Makerspace.
- Inventories and maintains stocks of parts and supplies for equipment, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Scope & Impact: This position is an intermediate-level independent contributor whose actions may have a significant impact on a department's operations. This position may also affect operations of multiple work areas.
Communication & Interaction: Interacts with various levels within or outside the University to provide service, interpret and explain ideas and concepts, as well as resolve issues.
Effective Knowledge: Demonstrates functional expertise in a particular domain. Demonstrates ability to operate independently and without supervision for day-to-day operations.
Problem Solving & Judgement: Maintains a working knowledge of policies and procedures, generally accepted principles, and methods. Resolves day to day operational issues by collecting and interpreting information. Solutions may include modifying procedures and methods to address new conditions and may incorporate advice and input as needed from supervisor. This role includes broad responsibilities requiring the application of policies to dynamic and complex conditions. Problems generally require significant analysis and judgment. Solutions may include adapting existing policies and systems to address unique situations.
Budget Authority: May provide input into budget development by identifying operational needs and requirements. May assist with research, requirements gathering or other related efforts to develop budgetary requirements.
Policy & Procedure Authority: Primarily responsible for applying organizational policies and procedures and/or determining appropriate process to follow.
Reporting Relationships: Generally reports to manager or higher but may receive basic operational direction and guidance from senior level staff members.
Supervisory & Team Leadership Responsibilities: May provide functional subject matter expertise and guidance to junior staff.
Qualifications RequiredRequires a Bachelor's degree in job related field plus 4+ years of relevant work experience in the chosen field or 7+ years of equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.
Qualifications PreferredBachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology. Experience in lab safety and the repair and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical instruments. Experience in using and maintaining shop equipment, such as drill presses, lathes, band saws, computer numerical control milling machines and lathes.
Physical DemandsReasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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