Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Hiring for Craft Shop Coordinator () at SIU Edwardsville Main Campus Full Time

Working Position Title:Art and Design Craft Shop Coordinator Position Title:Craft Shop Coordinator (15702) Occupational Area:01 Department:653670 – Art and Design Job Posting Description:

Illinois Residency Requirement: This position requires Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date.

The Art and Design Department is accepting applications to fulfill the role of Craft Shop Coordinator to provide supervision and maintenance of the Art and Design woodshop equipment, to aid in the maintenance and repair of equipment in other art studios, to train and certify students in the safe use of woodshop equipment, to oversee graduate assistants in the wood shop, and to be responsive to the campus safety officer, the department safety committee members, and the department chair.

Responsibilities and Duties:

-Teach users how to safely and effectively use equipment including certification training of students for use of wood shop equipment. This includes creating instruction manuals for proper use that are accessible to all users, aiding in set up of equipment, and training users on proper and safe use of equipment. Instruction may be given to individuals or groups. Groups may include students, faculty, and staff.

-Maintain and repair teaching and studio equipment, including, but not limited to equipment in the wood shop and the following studios: sculpture, ceramics, metalsmithing, printmaking, photography, textiles, painting, and drawing.

-Research best practices for use of current equipment to maximize functionality, increase classroom application, and limit user risk. Obtain quotes for repairing various equipment used in the wood shop and art studios. Evaluate data to determine if equipment is worth repairing. Research and consult on new equipment purchases.

-Maintain hours in wood shop to help walk-ins who are certified in their wood shop safety training.

Benefits Package:

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:

*Medical, dental and vision insurance;

*University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)

*Life insurance;

*SURS retirement plan;

*Supplemental retirement savings plans;

*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;

*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;

*WorkLife programs;

*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);

*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);

*Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

How to Apply!

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About SIUE:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located 25 miles from downtown St. Louis. The city’s close proximity offers a vast array of museums, galleries, and other cultural opportunities. Faculty regularly exhibit, lecture, and lead workshops within the St. Louis region’s art community. The NASAD accredited Department of Art and Design moved into a renovated, state-of-the-art facility on the main SIUE campus in 2014. The new facilities include a 3,700-square-foot gallery space and generously equipped studio areas for concentrations including: ceramics, photography/digital imaging, sculpture, glass, textiles, metalworking/jewelry, graphic design/visual communication, painting, drawing and printmaking.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. Each member of the University is responsible for contributing to such a campus environment. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, see the Department Mission Statement at: https://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/art/about/index.shtml

SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email [email protected].

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the Campus Fire Safety Right to Know. For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

A. College course work in art, design, industrial education, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

-30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

-Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

-90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

-Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Progressively more responsible work experience in art, craft, and woodshop operations, including one (1) year (12 months) in the instruction of these operations.

C. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience assisting in the promotion, design, development, instructing, and management of art, craft, and woodshop programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

A master’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three years experience repairing studio equipment.

Considerable experience in solving problems with technological equipment. Familiarity with sources of information and parts for repair of equipment. Ability to improvise repairs of equipment for which repair parts and information are no longer available, or to find alternative ways of accomplishing its function.

An ideal candidate will possess understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the application of studio equipment, and the ability to convey the understanding, when necessary, to its users. Since all of the work of the position involves coordination with equipment users, strong verbal communication skills, both oral and written, are important.

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt Posting Salary:$45,097 annually Location:SIU Edwardsville Main Campus Work Week:M-F Shift Hours:8:30-4:30, occasional evenings Posting Start Date:08/01/2023 Posting End Date:08/15/2023